Upcoming festivals in South Africa

Cape Town International Jazz Festival (25 – 26 April 2025) – BUY TICKETS

• • One of Africa’s largest jazz festivals, featuring local and international artists in Cape Town.

AfrikaBurn (28 April – 04 May 2025) – BUY TICKETS

• • South Africa’s version of Burning Man, held in the Tankwa Karoo, celebrating art, self-expression, and community.

Splashy Fen Music Festival (17 – 21 April 2025) – BUY TICKETS

1. • A multi-genre music festival in the Drakensberg mountains, featuring folk, rock, and electronic acts.

National Arts Festival (Grahamstown Festival) (26 June – 06 July 2025) – BUY TICKETS

• • One of the biggest arts festivals in Africa, showcasing theatre, dance, music, and visual arts (though the main event is later, preparations and fringe events start earlier).

Knysna Oyster Festival (04 – 13 July 2025) – BUY TICKETS

• • A food and sports festival in Knysna, famous for oyster tastings, wine, and outdoor activities.

Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) (17 – 27 July 2025) – BUY TICKETS

• • Africa’s longest-running film festival, showcasing local and international films

Comic Con Cape Town (01 – 04 May 2025) – BUY TICKETS

• A pop-culture festival with celebrity guests, comic artists, gaming, and cosplay.