The Absa Group is thrilled to announce the anticipated Absa Champagne in Africa Festival, celebrating 21 years of excellence and sophistication alongside our valued clients and in
collaboration with the finest French Champagne Houses.This year, we are elevating the experience with two exciting nights open to the public, in addition to our esteemed
Captains of Industry and valued clients who will grace this exquisite social soirée. Join us for a rare and elegant opportunity to savour the nectar and taste the stars from 35 fabulous Champagne houses.
What’s Champagne without gastronomy?
Prepare for a finely paired gastronomic and theatrical menu that will delight your taste buds, along with an immersion into the worlds of art and fashion, from the first sip to the last drop. The fabulous Absa Champagne in Africa Festival will be hosted at the grand Summer Place venue in Sandton and open to the public on the 10th and 11th of November 2023.Join us in celebrating the elegance and sophistication of Champagne. It’s a testament to Absa’s and Champagne’s unwavering commitment to excellence, attention to detail, meticulous planning, and the passage of time. We celebrate the unrivalled success of our clients, colleagues, and the Pan-African community. The annual Absa Champagne in Africa Festival is a highly anticipated and exclusive Champagne event on the social calendar, where enthusiasts of life and Champagne connoisseurs gather to celebrate at Africa’s only true Champagne festival.
Sydney Mbhele, Group Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer at Absa Group, expressed his excitement, saying, “We are delighted to host this scintillating Absa Champagne in Africa Festival. This year, we are reaching for the stars, toasting to 21 years of African success stories. Champagne represents superior experiences,delectable cuisine, and great conversations – these are the moments we cherish and share with our festival guests, and we look forward to delighting them once again.”
Mbhele continued, “We are proud to witness the continued growth of the festival and eagerly anticipate celebrating with prestigious Champagne and luxury brands that captivate the world’s attention with their distinct flavours and diverse styles, appealing to all five senses.”
Champagne has a remarkable way of launching ships, sealing deals, marking love affairs, and bringing people together in friendship and festivities. It is a symbol of world-class excellence and universal success. What better way to celebrate Absa and our valued clients than through the Absa Champagne in Africa Festival, a perfect way to conclude the year on a positive and optimistic note.
This event is curated in collaboration with the Ambassadeur Dignitaire of L’Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne, members of the centuries-old French order tasked with extolling the virtues of Champagne globally. This year, up to 35 different Champagne producers will join in the festival.
To discover everything that the majestic, universal icon Champagne has to offer, purchase tickets at [https://cib.absa.africa/champagne-in-africa] for R1950,00 per person Join us as we celebrate the taste of unrivalled success.