Nightlife, Restaurants and Entertainment
There are many things to do at night in Nelspruit…
Nelspruit offers many options for evening entertainment, including nightclubs, theatres, movies, live music, restaurants, gambling, shows and cultural performances.
Nelspruit has an abundance of talented local artists who provide excellent performances and live music.
Live Performances
Nelspruit hosts national and international bands at the various venues which caters for vibrant and extremely entertaining productions. Highlights have included Seether, Freshly Ground, Prime Circle, The Parlotones, Mafikizolo and Steve Hofmeyr. See our Events Guide to see who is playing where…
For a cultural experience where local is definitely lekker, the Casterbridge Music Development Academy (CMDA) will have a performance for you to enjoy! Opera, Afro Jazz, Poetry or Sokkie Dans, CMDA caters for every taste! CMDA is a registered Non-Profit Organisation, based in White River. The CMDA’s focus is to identify teenagers with an interest and talent in music and the performing arts and to actively develop that talent by providing venues, equipment and the necessary music, drama and vocal teachers.
Restaurants
The restaurants and pubs in and around Nelspruit offer a wide range of cuisine, reflecting the diverse cultures and people of the area.
There are many popular franchise restaurants for you to choose from and most of these are found in either Riverside Mall or I’langa Mall.
For a fine dining experience visit Orange Restaurant which boasts a dramatic view of the city, Kuzuri Restaurant in the heart of the peaceful and beautiful Lowveld National Botanical Garden or even try Magnolia at Casterbridge in White River for a romantic fine dining evening. Saffron in Ferreira Street is also a very popular choice and offer a great selection of tapas and an unmatched wine list.
There are many restaurants in the city that have made a name for themselves amongst locals and visitors alike. See our Restaurant Guide to find the one that suits your palate best!
Cinema
Movie lovers can find the Movies@Emnotweni Cinema at Riverside Mall or Ster-Kinekor in iLanga Mall, which offers the latest releases in a comfortable environment. Daily newspapers publish schedules of all screening times or visit our movie guide to see what is currently showing.
For a more unique cinema experience, take a short trip to the Casterbridge Cinema in White River. With 96 velvet read seats, a vintage styled snack bar and fresh popcorn – it’s a movie experience not be missed. Casterbridge Cinema presents a wide variety of movies but mostly showcase foreign and art movies. Please see their listing for more details here
Emnotweni Casino
Along the banks of the Crocodile River in Nelspruit, you will find an ideal entertainment destination – Emnotweni Casino! Emnotweni is Zulu slang, meaning ‘where the money is at’. The Casino has 367 slot machines, 10 Blackjack and Roulette tables – including Mpumalanga’s only electronic Roulette table, and the Salon Prive which caters for those with deeper pockets. Why not try your luck at Emnotweni Casino for some good fortune and good fun!
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