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The Mahindra Fusion Festival 2026: Everything You Need To Know

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Mahindra has officially announced the return of Mahindra Fusion Fest, the revolutionary celebration of art, fashion, and music, set to take place on 7 March 2026. The news was announced at the Festival of Motoring, where guests were treated to a special appearance by Nomuzi “Moozlie” Mabena, who shared the exciting update live on stage.

Full Event Details

Date: Saturday, 7 March 2026
Venue: TBC
City: TBC
Tickets: TBC
Sale Day: TBC

A Legacy of Creativity and Celebration

Moozlie, who was a standout feature at the inaugural 2025 Mahindra Fusion Fest, has since deepened her partnership with Mahindra as an ambassador across several of the brand’s initiatives. Her involvement marks the continuation of Fusion Fest’s commitment to amplifying young creative voices in South Africa.

The first Fusion Fest in 2025 brought together emerging talents—including fashion designers, sculptors, and musicians—alongside some of South Africa’s most celebrated acts like Cassper Nyovest, K.O., Matthew Mole, Mi Casa, Kamo Mphela, and Aymos. Over 7,000 fans were in attendance to witness this dynamic cultural blend.

2026: Bigger, Bolder, and Nationwide

Speaking at the Festival of Motoring, Rajesh Gupta, CEO of Mahindra South Africa, reflected on the festival’s purpose and growth:

“The Mahindra Fusion Fest was conceptualised to celebrate South Africa’s youthful energy where its many different peoples and cultures have created a unique, and dare we say unmatched, creative scene… Fusion Fest 2026 will be bigger, and we should also have built up roadshows in Durban and Cape Town.”

This vision will be realized through regional Fusion Fest roadshows later this year in Durban and Cape Town, which will serve both as fan experiences and talent scouting events. Selected performers from these satellite events will be invited to showcase their work on the main stage in March 2026.

A Platform for Innovation and Expression

Beyond entertainment, Fusion Fest has also become a stage for design and innovation. At the 2025 event, Mahindra debuted the XUV 3XO Thula Sindi Edition, a custom-designed SUV created in collaboration with the fashion icon Thula Sindi. This bespoke model, revealed again at the Festival of Motoring, was a crowd favourite and is available to order via Mahindra’s national dealer network of nearly 100 outlets.

Rajesh Gupta added:

“Since our show in February, Mahindra has set a new growth trajectory… We see our growth as confirmation that South Africa has truly made the Mahindra brand part of its landscape, and we look forward to growing further, with Mzansi as our home outside India.”

What’s Next?

With the date now locked in, planning for Fusion Fest 2026 is officially underway. Mahindra has promised to reveal line-up announcements, competition details, and fan engagement opportunities in the coming months.

Young creatives, fans, and cultural enthusiasts are encouraged to keep an eye on Mahindra’s platforms for ways to win access, perform, or even collaborate at next year’s festival. Stay connected and follow the hashtags #MahindraFusionFest and #MahindraSA for real-time updates and announcements.

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