Moonlight Festival at Riverside Castle
A Friday evening under the stars at a castle-style event venue in Pretoria East.
Friday, 21 August 2026
16:00 to 21:00
Zwavelpoort Pretoria East
R100 per person
Planning a Year-End Function or Corporate Event?
Join us for a relaxed evening with live music, food stalls, drinks and time to experience Riverside Castle after hours. If you are planning a year-end function, client evening, team celebration or leadership event, the Moonlight Festival is a simple way to see how the venue could work for your guests.
What your evening includes:
Enjoy live music, food stalls, drinks, an open-air atmosphere and time to explore one of Pretoria East’s most distinctive event venues.
- Live music & DJ
- Food stalls
- Drinks available (please note that Riverside Castle is a cashless venue; we only accept cards)
- Mini charcuterie snack box and gin cocktail included
- Scenic castle setting
- Time with a venue coordinator to discuss dates & numbers
- Guided tour of the function spaces
- Limited tickets available
Why hold your year-end function at Riverside Castle
Riverside Castle is a castle-style venue in Pretoria East that has been running since 2007. We handle the full event on one site, so your team arrives, celebrates, and leaves without the day falling apart in the gaps.
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Everything on one site. Venue, in-house catering, decor, and a cash bar, handled by one team.
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Spaces for any size. From a 30-person team dinner to a 400-guest function.
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Easy logistics. On-site safe parking and a back-up generator for load shedding.
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One point of contact. A coordinator who answers the phone and runs the night.
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Stay over. Limited on-site accommodation for travelling guests.
Spaces For Events Of Different Sizes
Riverside Castle offers several indoor and outdoor spaces for functions, conferences, weddings and private celebrations in Pretoria East.
List of Services
What Guests Notice About Riverside Castle
Planning a Year-End Function in Pretoria East?
Riverside Castle hosts corporate events, year-end functions, conferences, and private celebrations on a single estate in Zwavelpoort, Pretoria East. The venue offers indoor and outdoor spaces, in-house catering, safe parking and a team that helps manage the details from enquiry to event day.
FAQs
Here are a few common questions and answers about the Moonlight Festival
What is included in the R100 ticket?
Entrance to the festival, one gin cocktail and a small charcuterie box.
Are tickets limited?
Yes.
This is to ensure that everybody gets the most out of the event.
Where is Riverside Castle?
Plot 204 Graham Road (Lynnwood Road Extension), Zwavelpoort, Pretoria East.
Is parking available?
Yes.
There is ample parking on the premises, and we provide security for the event.
Can I speak to someone about a year-end function on the night?
Yes.
A coordinator will be on hand to check availability and hold a date for you.
Can couples attend if they are looking for a wedding venue?
Most definitely yes.
Are food and drinks included or sold separately?
A small charcuterie box and a gin cocktail are included in the entrance fee.
All other food items and drinks are sold separately.
Is the event family-friendly?
Yes.
We encourage you to bring your family along.
What happens if it rains?
Many of our venues are covered, and we will set up the event under cover in the case of rain.
Do you allow independent stalls for the Moonlight Festival?
Yes, we do.
Spaces are limited.
You can apply by submitting the form below.
Please note that spots are limited, and Riverside Castle will select a small group of stalls for this event.
Vendor & Exhibitor Enquiries
Bring Your Stall to the Moonlight Festival
Moonlight Festival brings live music, food stalls and a market feel under the stars. Vendor spots are limited, and Riverside Castle selects a small group of stallholders for the event. Submit your details below, and the team will reach out if your stall fits the event.
Open to:
- Food and drink stalls
- Market, craft and gift stalls
- Event industry suppliers and promotion, such as photographers, decor and entertainment
Vendor Enquiry Form
Spots are limited, and there is no cost to apply. Riverside Castle reviews every submission and contacts selected vendors directly.
Also Looking For A Wedding Venue?
If you are recently engaged, the Moonlight Festival gives you a relaxed way to experience Riverside Castle before booking a formal viewing. Walk the grounds, see the castle setting, and picture your ceremony and reception under one roof.
