Kaytranada Cape Town and Joburg shows kick off Music Week
Kaytranada Cape Town and Johannesburg shows open Milk + Cookies Music Week on 18 and 20 December 2026.
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Events
Spring Fiesta 2026 tickets on sale for Boksburg festival
Spring Fiesta 2026 tickets are on sale for the 3 October Boksburg festival, with Blxckie, Atjazz and Fish Go Deep among the acts confirmed so far.
International
Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin announce first pregnancy at Cannes Film Festival
Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin are expecting their first baby, with Palvin showing off her bump at Cannes 2026 in a surprise red carpet announcement.
International
Cannes Film Festival 2026 opens with Peter Jackson’s honorary Palme d’Or and Demi Moore in Jacquemus
The 79th Cannes Film Festival opened with Peter Jackson's honorary Palme d'Or and Demi Moore on the red carpet. Here's what happened opening night.
International
Stagecoach 2026 hit by emergency evacuation as high winds force 75,000 fans off the grounds
Stagecoach 2026 was evacuated Saturday due to high winds, cancelling sets by Journey and Riley Green and forcing headliner Lainey Wilson to push back her show.
Lifestyle
Milk and Cookies Festival Cape Town review: Gunna headlines 12,000-strong Kenilworth Racecourse
Milk and Cookies Festival returned to Kenilworth Racecourse in Cape Town with Gunna, Majid Jordan and Odeal on the bill, drawing an organiser-reported crowd of more than 12,000 and setting up a Johannesburg finale next weekend.
Local
Cotton Fest cancelled as shareholder battles end Riky Rick’s flagship youth festival
Cotton Fest has been cancelled after shareholder disputes, ending Riky Rick’s flagship youth culture festival.
Events
Majid Jordan coming to South Africa in 2026: Here’s everything you must know
The OVO Sound duo joins Milk + Cookies Festival 2026 – dates, venues, tickets and what fans can expect.
Events
Sundance Film Festival 2026: What to expect from the last hoorah in Utah
The Sundance Film Festival 2026 will be the final edition hosted in Utah before moving to Colorado — and organisers are promising an unforgettable send-off that honours Robert Redford’s legacy and celebrates global independent storytelling.
Events
Milk + Cookies Festival 2026: Headliners, festival dates, how to buy tickets
The Milk + Cookies Festival returns to South Africa in 2026 with two major events in Cape Town and Johannesburg, featuring global star Gunna and top local acts including DJ Kent and Vigro Deep.
Events
Gunna adds South Africa dates to 2026 world tour
American rapper Gunna will perform in Cape Town and Johannesburg in January 2026 as part of his “Wun World Tour”.
Local
In The City clears the air on Summer Walker performance blunder
In The City organisers have released a statement addressing the controversy surrounding Summer Walker’s shortened performance at SunBet Arena.
International
Central Cee is coming to South Africa in 2025
UK rapper Central Cee will headline Day One of Hey Neighbour Festival 2025 in Pretoria, marking his first performance in South Africa.
Events
Hey Neighbour 2025 Festival cancelled: Here’s everything you must know
The Hey Neighbour Festival has officially been cancelled for 2025, with organisers promising a return in 2026 and refunds available for ticket holders.
Events
DStv Delicious Festival 2025: Headliners, important event details, road closures
The DStv Delicious Festival 2025 takes place this weekend at Kyalami with Lauryn Hill headlining, but traffic disruptions are expected in Johannesburg.
Cape Town Buzz
Comic Con Cape Town 2026: Dates, Celebs, What to expect, how to buy tickets
Comic Con Cape Town 2026 has officially been announced! The CTICC2 will host the event from 30 April to 3 May 2026, with tickets going on sale in October.
Crime
Burning Man festival overshadowed by alleged homicide investigation
Authorities are investigating a possible Burning Man homicide after an unidentified man was found dead in a pool of blood during the Nevada desert festival.
Viral News
Tomorrowland issues update on festival after main stage fire
Tomorrowland’s main stage suffered a devastating fire—organisers have vowed to keep the festival going and are figuring out how to proceed over the weekend.
Events
Hey Neighbour 2025: Headliners, festival dates, how to buy tickets
Hey Neighbour has announced Central Cee, Doja Cat, Leon Thomas and Black Coffee as headliners for its 2025 edition, with the festival set to return to Pretoria in August.
Events
Black Coffee set to headline 2025 Hey Neighbour Festival main stage
Black Coffee has been confirmed as a main stage headliner for the 2025 Hey Neighbour Festival, joining a line-up that includes Doja Cat and Central Cee.
International
Drake confirms OVO Fest returns in 2025 after three-year hiatus
Drake announces the return of OVO Fest in 2025 and continues his legal battle with UMG over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track.
Events
Rocking the Daisies 2025: Headliners, festival dates, how to buy tickets
Rocking the Daisies has announced Summer Walker as a headliner for 2025. Here’s what we know about the festival dates and ticket details.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town Carnival 2025: Who will be there, what to expect, traffic and parking info
Cape Town Carnival 2025 is set to bring an eccentric atmosphere to the Green Point Fan Walk—here’s what to expect, who will be there, and how to navigate road closures.
Viral News
Summer Walker blasts ‘fake’ Tomorrow Can Wait Festival
The festival, promoted as a three-day music extravaganza, is set to take place at Legends Adventure Farm and MX Track from 4 to 6 April 2025.
Events
Italy in Town Festival: Dates, what to expect, how to buy tickets
The festival, supported by the Italian Consulate in Cape Town, offers an immersive two-day experience for all ages.
Viral News
Frenzy over Kaytranada tickets causes Howler crash
The Howler app crashed on Monday due to high demand for Kaytranada tickets, with organisers now offering a new presale time.
Events
Kaytranada live in South Africa: Dates, how to buy tickets
This marks his first performance in the country since he wowed fans at AFROPUNK Joburg back in 2018.
Events
Busta Rhymes and Jason Derulo to co-headline DStv Delicious Food Festival on Saturday
Busta Rhymes and Jason Derulo have been announced as the new headliners for Saturday at the DStv Delicious Festival, replacing Janet Jackson.
