Category: Events

  • “Outside Already” Announces Their Cultural Event In Pitori This August

    “Outside Already” Announces Their Cultural Event In Pitori This August

    📸: Supplied Outside Already has announced its flagship national cultural event taking place on 8 August 2026 at 012 Central. Featuring Kelvin Momo, MĂśrda and Kojo Annan, the gathering aims to unite music, culture, leadership and community ahead of Women’s Day celebrations in South Africa. Key Highlights MĂśrda, Kojo Annan And Kelvin Momo Join Outside…

  • MTN Bushfire Festival 2026 In Eswatini: Everything You Need To Know

    MTN Bushfire Festival 2026 In Eswatini: Everything You Need To Know

    📸: Supplied MTN Bushfire 2026 returns to Eswatini’s Malkerns Valley from 29–31 May. Featuring Uncle Waffles, Kokoroko, and a Busi Mhlongo tribute, the festival unites artists from 20 countries across six stages. This conscious celebration blends music, activism, and family-friendly arts. Limited tickets remain online as the event nears its 14th consecutive sell-out. Key Highlights…

  • FerrĂŠ Gola Brings Congolese Rumba To Joburg For Historic Mzansi Debut

    FerrĂŠ Gola Brings Congolese Rumba To Joburg For Historic Mzansi Debut

    📸: Supplied Congolese rumba icon FerrĂŠ Gola, known as “Le Padre,” will make his historic Johannesburg debut on 16 May 2026, at Gold Reef City’s Lyric Theatre. This highly anticipated live acoustic performance follows a sold-out Paris arena show, offering South African fans an intimate celebration of African musical excellence and heritage. Key Highlights Congolese Legend FerrĂŠ Gola To…

  • [TICKETS] Scorpion Kings Live 2026 “A Family Affair” At FNB Stadium

    [TICKETS] Scorpion Kings Live 2026 “A Family Affair” At FNB Stadium

    📸: Supplied Scorpion Kings Live Hints At Day 2 Event Due To A High Ticket Demand From First Day Sale 6 May 2026 If you’re trying to get Scorpion Kings Live 2026 tickets, availability is now extremely limited following the additional ticket release on 6 May at 5pm. This second drop was introduced after record-breaking demand saw…

  • The Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz 2026: Everything You Need To Know

    The Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz 2026: Everything You Need To Know

    📸: Supplied Marking its 27th year, the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz 2026 returns to Sandton on 25–26 September. Featuring icons like AngĂŠlique Kidjo and Kamasi Washington, the festival honors national milestones through four curated stages. Beyond music, it remains a vital economic engine, driving Gauteng’s tourism and supporting local entrepreneurship. Key Highlights Headline 29 April 2026 Johannesburg’s…

  • Scorpion Kings Live At FNB Stadium 2026: Everything You Need To Know

    Scorpion Kings Live At FNB Stadium 2026: Everything You Need To Know

    📸: Supplied Amapiano pioneers DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small have announced Scorpion Kings Live: A Family Affair, scheduled for September 19, 2026, at Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium. Following their massive 2025 Loftus Versfeld show, this event aims to host 70,000 fans, marking a historic milestone in the genre’s global cultural evolution. Key Highlights Scorpion Kings…

  • Red Bull Symphonic 2026: When Will The Headliner Be Announced?

    Red Bull Symphonic 2026: When Will The Headliner Be Announced?

    📸: Red Bull Red Bull Symphonic has evolved into a major cultural milestone for South African music. Based on historical data and the gamified “You Conduct” campaign, the 2026 headliner announcement is close. This highly anticipated edition promises unprecedented audience collaboration, elevating a deeply beloved artist to the grand orchestral stage. Key Highlights The Podium…

  • SiR At “Once Upon A Time In Joburg” 2026: Everything You Need To Know

    SiR At “Once Upon A Time In Joburg” 2026: Everything You Need To Know

    📸: SiR R&B sensation SiR has been announced as the headliner for the “Once Upon a Time in Joburg” festival on May 23, 2026. Organizers teased fans with lyrics from his hit songs before making it official. Tickets will go live soon for what promises to be an unforgettable musical experience. Key Highlights R&B Star…

  • TiMO ODV On What To Expect From His B2B Set At Ultra South Africa

    TiMO ODV On What To Expect From His B2B Set At Ultra South Africa

    📸: Supplied TiMO ODV is preparing for a collaborative back-to-back set with Kyle Cassim at ULTRA South Africa 2026. Known for blending melodic techno and indie dance, the “Save Me” artist aims to showcase local talent on a global stage, featuring his new single “Me, I Dance” and various unreleased studio projects. Key Highlights Johannesburg…

  • Billboard Africa And Hennessy Host The Editor’s Table In South Africa

    Billboard Africa And Hennessy Host The Editor’s Table In South Africa

    📸: Supplied Billboard Africa and Hennessy hosted an exclusive “Editor’s Table” dinner in Johannesburg to celebrate South African music leaders. The event combined luxury hospitality with deep industry discourse, featuring icons like Shekhinah and Khuli Chana. This pan-African initiative aims to strengthen professional connections and cultural storytelling across the continent throughout 2026. Billboard Africa and…

  • Dave Announces South African Tour In South Africa This October

    Dave Announces South African Tour In South Africa This October

    📸: Supplied British rap superstar Dave will perform in South Africa for the first time in October 2026, with shows in Pretoria and Cape Town. The tour supports his critically acclaimed album The Boy Who Played the Harp and follows a record-breaking career that has redefined UK rap and global contemporary music. Key Highlights Pretoria Cape Town…

  • Cape Town’s Festival Week Turns To Curation And Genre-Blending

    Cape Town’s Festival Week Turns To Curation And Genre-Blending

    📸: Supplied Cape Town’s 2026 Jazz Week signals a transition from massive festival spectacles to a permanent cultural infrastructure. Through “third spaces” like Vault On Bree, genre-fluid lineups featuring the Scorpion Kings, and brands like G-STAR acting as heritage supporters, the city is building a sophisticated system for the African creative economy.  Cape Town Jazz…

  • [REVIEW] Doja Cat’s Move Afrika Set Proves She Is The Greatest

    [REVIEW] Doja Cat’s Move Afrika Set Proves She Is The Greatest

    📸: Global Citizen From Moonchild Sanelly’s electrifying surprise-filled set to Doja Cat’s masterclass in theatrical performance, Move Afrika delivered one of the most culturally anchored concert experiences South Africa has seen in years. With Kamo Mphela joining as a surprise guest and a crowd that called Doja Cat by her South African name, the night…

  • Lollapalooza Turns 2026 Lineup Reveal Into An Interactive Campaign

    Lollapalooza Turns 2026 Lineup Reveal Into An Interactive Campaign

    📸: Lollapalooza Lollapalooza’s 2026 lineup rollout shows how festival marketing has evolved beyond simple announcements. Through puzzles, real-world activations and community-driven speculation, the campaign turns the lineup reveal into a week-long cultural moment. Fans decode clues, experience brand activations and share theories online, creating a self-amplifying hype cycle that keeps the festival dominating social media…

  • Jill Scott Tour In South Africa 2026: Everything You Need To Know

    Jill Scott Tour In South Africa 2026: Everything You Need To Know

    📸: Jill Scott Grammy-winning R&B veteran Jill Scott has officially announced the expansive “To Whom This May Concern” world tour, concluding with two major South African concerts in November 2026. Supporting her first full studio album in over a decade, the 36-date run promises live band, residency-style performances. Scott will finally perform in Pretoria on…

  • Queertopia Festival 2026 Headliners: Everything You Need To Know

    Queertopia Festival 2026 Headliners: Everything You Need To Know

    📸: Supplied The 5th edition of Queertopia.za takes over Constitution Hill from 28 February to 1 March 2026. Organizers Other Village People have expanded the festival to feature two international headliners, TheARTI$T (USA) and wordsofAzia (France/Ivory Coast), alongside local legends like Zamajobe and Manana. The event promises a safe, inclusive celebration of queer expression with…

  • J. Cole ‘The Fall-Off’ World Tour 2026: Everything You Need To Know

    J. Cole ‘The Fall-Off’ World Tour 2026: Everything You Need To Know

    📸: Supplied J. Cole has officially announced ‘The Fall-Off Tour,’ a massive 50-city global run supporting his latest album. Kicking off in Charlotte this July, the tour will hit North America, Europe, and Australia before concluding with a historic stadium show in Johannesburg on 12 December 2026, making his return to South Africa in a…

  • Martell Debuts ‘Maison Martell’ Residence In Joburg This March

    Martell Debuts ‘Maison Martell’ Residence In Joburg This March

    📸: Supplied Martell Cognac is launching Maison Martell, a new traveling cultural residence debuting in Johannesburg from 8-22 March 2026 at Montecasino. The concept blends French heritage with South African creativity, offering intimate culinary, fashion, and musical experiences. Positioned as “slow luxury,” the event features limited daily tickets to ensure exclusivity. Event Details Martell Launches Immersive…

  • Doja Cat Live In South Africa 2026: Everything You Need To Know

    Doja Cat Live In South Africa 2026: Everything You Need To Know

    📸: Supplied Global Citizen’s Move Afrika returns for its third year, headlining Doja Cat for shows in Kigali (17 March) and Pretoria (20 March). Partnering with pgLang, the tour aims to boost Africa’s creative economy, targeting over 90% local crew employment. The initiative also advocates for stronger healthcare systems across the continent. Tickets for South…

  • Collective Club Launches Monthly Creative Meet In Braamfontein

    📸: Supplied Johannesburg’s creative community gets a new hub with the launch of Collective Club’s Creatives Meet. Debuting Friday, 13 February 2026, at Pulse 99 Coffee in Braamfontein, the monthly event aims to break the isolation of freelance life. At no fee, photographers, writers, and designers can network, collaborate, and connect in a relaxed, music-led…