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13th European Film Festival South Africa

Sep 17-27, 2026 Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban

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The 13th European Film Festival South Africa runs from September 17 to 27, 2026, presenting a curated selection of films from across Europe. The festival's main program is hosted in Johannesburg, Cape...

Film Festival European Cinema +3

Ugu Maskandi Festival

Sep 26, 2026 Port Shepstone

Recently ended

The Ugu Maskandi Festival is an annual cultural and music event celebrating Maskandi music, culture, and local enterprise. The landmark sixth edition is scheduled to take place on September 26, 2026, in...

Music festival Maskandi +3

One Night Two Legends Total Mayhem

Sep 26, 2026 Nongoma

Recently ended

The One Night Two Legends Total Mayhem show features performances by popular dancer Zodwa Wabantu and maskandi legend Thokozani “Somnandi” Langa. The cultural event is scheduled to take place on September 26,...

Cultural events Music +3

eThekwini Shisanyama Festival

Sep 26, 2026 Durban

Recently ended

The eThekwini Shisanyama Festival returns for its second edition on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Berea Rovers in Durban, South Africa. This one-day event celebrates South African food, culture, and music, featuring...

Food & drink Music +7

INK-Kasi Xperience Tourism Awareness Month Tour

Sep 22, 2026 Durban, eThekwini Municipality

Recently ended

The INK-Kasi Xperience Tourism Awareness Month Tour took place on September 22, 2026, in the INK communities of Inanda, Ntuzuma, and KwaMashu within Durban, South Africa. This heritage tour engaged over 200...

Heritage Tourism +6

eKasi Business Expo

Sep 19-20, 2026 eThekwini, eThekwini Municipality

The eKasi Business Expo is a two-day exhibition connecting township entrepreneurs from Inanda, Ntuzuma, and KwaMashu with government departments and development agencies to access finance, markets, and support.

Business Exhibition +6

Durban Fashion Fair

Sep 16-18, 2026 Durban

The 15th anniversary of the Durban Fashion Fair (DFF), a flagship fashion event by the eThekwini Municipality, will take place from September 16 to 18, 2026, at the Durban Exhibition Centre in...

Fashion Runway Show +4

JOMBA contemporary dance festival

Aug 26 - Sep 7, 2026 Durban

JOMBA contemporary dance festival is a 13-day contemporary dance event in Durban, South Africa, featuring performances, artist residencies, workshops, public dialogues, youth platforms and digital dance. The 28th edition runs from 26...

Dance Contemporary Art +3

An exploration of classical and contemporary music from Beethoven to Bohemian Rhapsody

Sep 6, 2026 Durban

International pianist Samir Dookie will present a concert titled 'An exploration of classical and contemporary music from Beethoven to Bohemian Rhapsody' on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Held at St Cyprian’s Anglican Church...

Cultural events Concert +3

Durban Street Food Festival 2026

Sep 4-6, 2026 Durban

The Durban Street Food Festival 2026 is a three-day celebration of food, music, and culture, held from September 4 to 6, 2026, at the Pavilion Shopping Centre in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The festival...

Food Festival Street Food +7

Impucuzeko

Aug 29, 2026 Durban

Impucuzeko is a major maskandi music festival held annually at People's Park in Durban, South Africa. Often called the 'Maskandi World Cup,' the 2026 edition celebrated its 13th anniversary and was dedicated...

Music festival Maskandi +5

Andile Mbili One-Man Show

Aug 16, 2026 Durban

South African gospel artist and Uzalo actor Andile Mbili performs his first-ever solo concert at the BAT Centre in Durban on August 16, 2026. The show features a unique blend of gospel...

Gospel House Music +6

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