Events happening in South Africa

Our arts festival aboard a cruise liner, the Oppiwater Arts Festival, will set sail for its twelfth year on the luxurious MSC Opera in 2026, featuring the best in theatre, drama, comedy, music, opera, and dance! This is the ideal way to attend an arts festival, as your food and accommodation are included in your cabin fare.

Please note that the Oppiwater fee grants you access to the festival but does not include individual tickets to any of the productions. By paying the Oppiwater entertainment fee, you will have access to subsidized tickets (from R100.00 to R225.00 per ticket, compared to commercial prices of R190.00 to R390.00).

Tickets for the various productions should be booked at LTickets.co.za, preferably before boarding. The festival program will be announced on 8 October 2025, and some of the best productions and artists in the country are already confirmed. 

Bookings can be made below or at www.oppiwater.com, or by calling 011 844 6073. For more information, please call Lefra at (011) 815 3000 or send an email to oppiwater@rsg.co.za.

OPPIWATER ARTS FESTIVAL 2026, CAPE TOWN – NAMIBIA CONTACT DETAILS
Start Date:	09 April, 2026
End Date:	14 March, 2026
Phone:	011 815 3000
Venue:	Cape Town
Website:	www.oppiwater.com

Lumin Essence Short Film Festival Art Exhibition Benefit Auction and Live Music

Where:  Timberlake Organic Village, N2 halfway between Wilderness and Sedgefield, Wilderness, 6560

Date:
25 April 2026
14:00 to 22:00

Website: ingridnuss.co.za/lumin-essence

Event Description:

Lumin Essence unfolds at Timberlake Organic Village on the N2 between Sedgefield and Wilderness in the heart of the Garden Route, bringing together film, art, music and community in a shared celebration of creativity and upliftment.

At the heart of the event is the short film festival, showcasing thought provoking films that resonate with themes of inspiration and community connection. Engaging discussions with filmmakers will deepen the audience’s experience of the stories presented.

Complementing this, the art exhibition will feature local artists whose works embody creativity and community spirit. Live art demonstrations will invite attendees to appreciate the unfolding creative process and perhaps spark their own artistic ambitions.

The benefit auction aims to support local arts and community initiatives, offering curated art pieces and unique experiences. An enthusiastic auctioneer will heighten the excitement, with every bid contributing to a vibrant cultural landscape.

As the day unfolds, live music performances will fill the atmosphere with uplifting melodies, creating a joyful space for connection and celebration of local talent.

Lumin Essence invites everyone to take part in this inspiring gathering, where creativity shines and every interaction has the potential to spark new ideas and strengthen our bonds. Together, we nurture and celebrate our community’s artistic spirit.

Lumin Essence Short Film Festival, Timberlake Village CONTACT DETAILS
Start Date:	25 April, 2026
End Date:	25 April, 2026
Venue:	Timberlake Organic Village, N2 halfway between Wilderness and Sedgefield
E-mail:	ingrid@ingridnuss.co.za
Website:	ingridnuss.co.za/lumin-essence/

HOSTEX – AFRICA’S FOOD, DRINK AND HOSPITALITY TRADE EXPO. You’ll find products and services in hospitality, catering, décor and food & beverage, a well as a host of brand new features.

Visit: https://www.hostex.co.za

HOSTEX – AFRICA’S FOOD, DRINK AND HOSPITALITY TRADE EXPO CONTACT DETAILS
Start Date:	08 March, 2026
End Date:	10 March, 2026
Phone:	0118351565
Venue:	Sandton Convention Centre

Bryan Adams Roll with the Punches tour at Time Square’s SunBet Arena

First show sold out, tickets moving fast for Sunday, 26 April 2026

Global icon Bryan Adams is heading back to South Africa in 2026. With a career spanning four decades, countless chart-topping hits, and a reputation as one of the world’s most electrifying live performers, Adams is set to light up stages across South Africa with his signature anthems and unmatched stage presence.

A Big Concerts Experience, in association with Hot 102.7 FM, KFM 94.5 and East Coast Radio, the Roll With The Punches Tour comes to SunBet Arena at Time Square in Pretoria on Sunday, 26 April 2026. The show on Saturday, 25 April is already sold out.

Adams has been touring the world for nearly four decades. His music has achieved #1 status in more than 40 countries and he is the recipient of numerous awards including a Grammy, American Music Awards and three Academy Awards, five Golden Globe nominations, and he is a Companion of the Order of Canada.

In 2018 Adams ventured into the world of musical theatre, co-writing the songs for Pretty Woman: The Musical and released his 16th studio album, So Happy It Hurts in 2022.

He also followed Taylor Swift in re-recording some of his biggest songs with a double album of classics in 2023, and released a three album box set from his residency at The Royal Albert Hall shortly afterwards.

In August 2024, Bryan launched Bad Records, his own independent label, with a limited edition 7”, digital single and video of two songs Rock And Roll Hell and War Machine.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster and Big Concerts.

Important:

Fans are strongly advised against purchasing tickets from Viagogo and other secondary sites. These tickets are unlawfully resold by deceitful sellers for commercial purposes at multiple times the face value and are not legitimate tickets. Should you purchase these tickets, you will be denied entry into the venue, and you will not be entitled to a refund.

EVENT DETAILS:

DATE:	Saturday, 25 April 2026 (SOLD OUT)Sunday, 26 April 2026
TIME:	19h00
COST:	From R940 per person via Ticketmaster
VENUE:	SunBet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria

Event Courtesy of www.corporateimage.co.za

Bryan Adams Roll with the Punches tour at Time Square’s SunBet Arena CONTACT DETAILS
Start Date:	26 April, 2026
End Date:	26 April, 2026
Venue:	SunBet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria

Pour another Red Red Wine as UB40 announces extra Pretoria date

Second show added after first sells out

Reggae royalty, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, is heading to South Africa this year. With Campbell’s unmistakable vocals, and the band’s signature horn lines and laid-back groove, their sound continues to resonate with audiences across the world. Expect timeless hits like Red Red Wine and Kingston Town, brought to life with a live show guaranteed to have you singing every word.

Campbell, founder of UB40 and the authentic voice behind the band’s biggest hits, said: “When I first founded UB40 back in 1978, I put everything I had into it – including the compensation money I’d received from a criminal injury claim. None of us could have imagined we’d go on to sell over 100 million records and take reggae from Birmingham to the world. It’s been an incredible journey.

The seminal reggae pop band from Birmingham, was originally formed by a group of friends from diverse ethnic backgrounds. From the beginning, the band became known for its socially aware lyrics and laid-back reggae rhythms. With Campbell’s unmistakable voice leading the way, UB40 blended reggae, dub, and pop into a sound that helped bring the genre into the mainstream.

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will be at Sunbet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria on Saturday, 6 June 2026 (SOLD OUT) and Sunday June 7 2026 at 19h00 in a Big Concerts Experience in association with KFM 94.5 and Hot 102.7.

EVENT DETAILS

DATES & TIMES:	Saturday, 6 June 2026 SOLD OUTSunday, 7 June 2026 at 19h00
COST:	R800 per person via Ticketmaster
VENUE:	SunBet Arena, Time SquareMenlyn Maine, Aramist Avenue 209, Menlyn, Pretoria

Event Courtesy of www.corporateimage.co.za

UB40 at Time Square CONTACT DETAILS
Start Date:	06 June, 2026
End Date:	07 June, 2026
Venue:	SunBet Arena, Time Square Menlyn Maine, Aramist Avenue 209, Menlyn, Pretoria