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Sean Paul Live at Sunbet Arena

Sean Paul Live at Sunbet Arena

Dec 4, 2026 Pretoria
Upcoming

Grammy Award-winning dancehall and reggae artist Sean Paul will perform at the Sunbet Arena in Pretoria on December 4, 2026. This concert marks a significant stop on his three-city South African tour,...

Concert Dancehall +4

Uitenhage Picnic

Dec 31, 2026 Uitenhage
Upcoming

The Uitenhage Picnic is a flagship community cultural event held in Uitenhage, Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa, on December 31. Known for generating significant economic activity, it is a key part of...

Community Event Picnic +5

Tyla's Cape Town Concert

Jan 4, 2027 Cape Town
Upcoming

Grammy-winning South African artist Tyla is scheduled to perform a concert in Cape Town on January 4, 2027. This event is a homecoming stop on her APOP World Tour, and the date...

Music Concert +3

Tyla's Johannesburg Concert

Jan 9, 2027 Johannesburg
Upcoming

Grammy-winning South African singer Tyla is scheduled to perform in Johannesburg on January 9, 2027. This concert is a part of her APOP World Tour, and the date remains confirmed on her...

Concert Music +3
Petals with Purpose: Spring Festival

Petals with Purpose: Spring Festival

Sep 26-27, 2026 Magaliesburg
Upcoming

Petals with Purpose: Spring Festival is a flower and nature festival held at Hadeco’s Magaliesberg Farm in Magaliesburg on 26 and 27 September 2026. The event features bloom fields, flower picking, live...

Flower Festival Nature +3
Macufe festival

Macufe festival

Sep 1-30, 2026 Free State province
Ongoing

The Macufe festival, a celebration of African unity, is scheduled for September 2026 in Free State Province, South Africa. Malian musician Salif Keïta cancelled his planned performance, citing concerns over xenophobic violence...

Music African Culture +3
Porsche Club Parade

Porsche Club Parade

Sep 24-25, 2026 Gqeberha
Upcoming

The Porsche Club Parade brings 120 luxury vehicles to Gqeberha for a biennial gathering of motoring enthusiasts. The event features a public exhibition of classic and modern models, followed by high-speed track...

Motoring Car Show +4

Kota Festival Johannesburg

Oct 3, 2026 Johannesburg
Upcoming

The Kota Festival Johannesburg is a food and entertainment festival scheduled for October 3, 2026. This event celebrates the popular South African street food 'kota', offering attendees various food stalls, live music,...

Food Festival Kota +4