Valentine’s Day does not come with a rulebook, and at Carnival City, it never has to. This February, love is celebrated not through a single experience, but through choice — refined dining, live music, or an all-day groove that stretches romance well beyond one evening. Whether couples are looking for elegance, atmosphere, or soulful connection, Carnival City offers carefully curated moments designed to match every kind of love story.
A Valentine’s Fine Dining Experience at Carnival City Hotel
Saturday, 14 February 2026
For those who believe romance is best expressed through flavour, finesse, and unhurried conversation, the Valentine’s Fine Dining Experience at Carnival City Hotel sets the tone for an unforgettable evening.
Guests are welcomed into a sophisticated setting where a multi-course menu unfolds with intention and care. The evening begins with olive bread, focaccia with roasted garlic and rosemary, and bread rolls, paired with black pepper shortbread, onion marmalade, and goat’s cheese mousse — an elegant introduction that signals what’s to come.
Starters follow with confit chicken and leek terrine, complemented by pickled shimenji mushroom, walnut ketchup, shiitake powder, and quinoa crumb, balancing richness with texture and depth.
For the main course, diners choose between three beautifully composed options: herb-crusted rack of lamb served with truffle pomme purée, glazed baby carrots, onion pearls, and chimichurri; pan-roasted sea bass with silky fennel purée, compressed fennel, citrus beurre blanc, and fennel pollen; or a roasted cauliflower steak paired with truffle and hazelnut cauliflower purée, hazelnut crumble, truffle oil, and mushroom jus.
The evening concludes on a sweet note with butterscotch panna cotta, pear sorbet, honeycomb, and raspberry gel — a dessert designed to linger, much like the night itself.
Event details
Date: Saturday, 14 February 2026
Time: 18h30 for 19h00
Cost: R1200 per couple
Bookings: Call 011 898 7112 (office hours only)
Venue: Carnival City Hotel, corner Century and Elsburg Road, Brakpan
An Evening of Romance: Valentine’s Day Live Performance
Saturday, 14 February 2026
For couples who prefer their romance carried by melody and mood, Carnival City offers a live Valentine’s Day performance at New Orleans Restaurant, Cocktail Lounge & Piano Bar.
Vocalist Monica Nyenge takes to the stage from around 5pm, bringing timeless love songs to life with her beautiful voice and natural stage presence. As the evening progresses, DJs continue the celebration from around 9pm, ensuring the atmosphere remains vibrant and romantic well into the night.
With free entry and a setting designed for intimacy and elegance, this experience invites guests to relax, listen, and let the music speak.
Event details
Date: Saturday, 14 February 2026
Time: Live performance from around 5pm; DJs from around 9pm
Cost: Free entry
Venue: New Orleans Restaurant, Cocktail Lounge & Piano Bar, Carnival City, Century and Elsburg Road, Brakpan
Beyond Romance: A Grown-Folk Music Experience
Saturday, 22 February 2026
Love does not end on Valentine’s Day — and Beyond Romance proves it. Taking place the following weekend at New Orleans, Carnival City, this afternoon-to-evening experience brings together soulful sounds, classic grooves, and grown-folk energy in one vibrant setting.
Hosted by Anto, Beyond Romance features a line-up of respected DJs including Khomza N, Deejay Mark, Theosoul, Greg, Bruce, and Eddie. Together, they create a musical journey rooted in connection, rhythm, and timeless love anthems — the kind that invite dancing, conversation, and shared moments.
Designed as a feel-good celebration rather than a formal affair, Beyond Romance offers a relaxed yet stylish way to extend the Valentine’s spirit.
Event details
Date: Saturday, 22 February 2026
Time: 14h00 – 22h00
Cost: Early Bird R100 per person; R120 per person at the door
Venue: New Orleans, Carnival City, Century and Elsburg Road, Brakpan
More information: 071 098 8909
Love, Your Way
From fine dining elegance to live music intimacy and soulful daytime grooves, Carnival City’s Valentine’s season is a reminder that romance is not one-size-fits-all. It is personal, expressive, and best celebrated in ways that feel authentic — whether over candlelit plates, heartfelt melodies, or dancefloor connections.
