What's on?
A guide to Events and Festivals across SA from:
15 March to 15 April 2019
A quick pick to gigs, events and festivals happening across South Africa over the next 30 days.
So, pick and go! As Redmerski in The Edge of Always, said "I guess sometimes the greatest memories are made in the most unlikely of places, further proof that spontaneity is more rewarding than a meticulously planned life."
Click on the provinces below to see the events happening near you:
• Gauteng
• North West
• Western Cape
• Eastern Cape
• Mpumalanga
• KwaZulu-Natal
• Free State
• Limpopo
• Northern Cape
WHAT'S ON: GAUTENG
Date: Saturday, 16 March 2019
LYFAO - Larf Your Faarkin Ass Off
Tickle your funny bone with a dynamic line-up of super talented comics. LYFAO to the likes of Harhan East, Donovan Goliath, Muthu Murugan, Mel Miller and Karou Charou.
- Time: 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm
- Location: Marlboro Community Centre, 51 Zinnia Drive, Sandton
- Price: Early Bird Adult - R120 | General ADM Adult - R150
Closest Car Rental Branch Near Me: Sandton Car Hire
Date: Saturday, 23 March 2019
Prime Circle at Platteland
Make a date with your partner, friends or family to enjoy a night out with South African rock royalty, Prime Circle LIVE at Platteland.
- Time: 6 pm to midnight
- Location: Platteland, 270 Witch-Hazel Avenue, Eco Boulevard, Centurion
- Price: Presold Tickets - R100 | Balcony Lounge - R200
To get more Information click here
Closest Car Rental Branch Near Me: Centurion Car Hire
Date: Sunday, 31 March 2019
OnePlan Muddy Puppy
A 2.4km obstacle course fun-run/walk for you and your furry friend, Muddy Puppy entails crawling, climbing, jumping, slipping, sliding and lots of barking fun.
- Time: 7 am to 12 pm
- Location: The Wedge, Muldersdrift Road, Krugersdorp
- Price: Handler Entry Fee - R160 pp in advance, R200 on the day | Dogs - Free | Kids u12 - Free
Join the Muddy Puppy event here
Closest Car Rental Branch Near Me: Lanseria Car Hire
WHAT'S ON: NORTH WEST
Date: Every Saturday
The Life Market
The Life Market in Potchefstroom is a lovely local market where you will find fresh, interesting and unique foods as well as decor and clothing.
- Time: 9 am to 2 pm
- Location: Corner of Wolmarans and Piet Bosman Street, Potchefstroom
- Price: Free Entry
For more information click here
Closest Car Rental Branch Near Me: Klerksdorp Car Hire
Date: Friday, 15 March, to Sunday, 17 March 2019
UTL-X Action
Africa's Elite Action Sport Festival is back for another year at Sun City! Featuring skateboarding, BMXing, Surfing and Freestyle Motorcross, this festival is an adrenaline junkie's dream.
- Location: The Athlete's Playground, Sun City Resort
- Price: R100
For more information on UTL-X Action click here
Closest Car Rental Branch Near Me: Rustenburg Car Hire
Date: Thursday, 28 March to Sunday, 31 March 2019
Battle of the Giants
SABOD (South Africa Body of Dance) and Sun International will be hosting this year's Battle of the Giants All Styles DanceSport Festival. Attracting over 1000 dancers to compete in over 20 different dance styles, this is an event not to be missed.
- Time: Whole day event from 9 am
- Location: Sun City Resort
- Price: R140
For Battle of the Giants information click here
Closest Car Rental Branch Near Me: Rustenburg Car Hire
WHAT'S ON: WESTERN CAPE
Date: Friday, 15 March to Sunday, 17 March 2019
Bazique
This 3-day music festival is South Africa's most original, large-scale festival of the performing arts. Set in a surreal lakeside venue, the 2019 festival will include 8 international DJ's and 60 local live bands, art installations, silent discos and a whole lot of the unexpected.
- Time: Gates open at 11 am on Friday, music finishes at 7 pm on Sunday
- Location: Elgin Grabouw Country Club, 26 Worcester Street, Grabouw
- Price: R650
For more info on Bazique, click here
To book your spot at Bazique, click here
Closest Car Rental Branch Near Me: Stellenbosch Car Hire
Date: Friday, 29 March 2019 and Saturday, 30 March 2019
Cape Town Jazz Festival
The largest jazz festival on the African Continent, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival is renowned for delivering a star-studded line up.
- Location: Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
- Price: Weekend Pass R1290 | Day Pass R850
For more info on Cape Town Jazz Fest, click here
Click here to book a Weekend Pass or Click here to book a Day Pass
Closest Car Rental Branch Near Me: Cape Town International Airport Car Hire
Date: Saturday, 13 April, to Sunday, 14 April 2019
Pinotage & Biltong Festival 2019
With a mix of Pinotage, biltong, live music, gourmet eats and a scenic wine farm, the 2019 Pinotage and Biltong Festival promises the most beautiful, taste-bud pleasing weekend.
- Time: 11 am to 5 pm
- Location: Perdeberg Cellar, Windmeul, Paarl
- Price: Online Tickets - R230 pp | On the Day - R270 pp | VIP Tickets - R500 pp
For more info on the Pinotage & Biltong Festival, click here
To book your palce at the Pinotage & Biltong Festival, click here
Closest Car Rental Branch Near Me: Bellville Car Hire
WHAT'S ON: EASTERN CAPE
Date: Saturday, 16 March 2019
Arno Carstens Live @ The Music Kitchen
Award winning singer/songwriter, Arno Carstens, will be performing live at one of Port Elizabeth's premier live music spots, The Music Kitchen. With a bonfire, a laid-back setting and home-style comfort food, this promises to be an evening to remember.
- Time: 6 pm to 10.30 pm
- Location: The Music Kitchen, 69 Mangold Street, Port Elizabeth
- Price: R150
To book your ticket for Arno Carstens, click here
Closest Car Rental Branch Near Me: Port Elizabeth Car Hire
Date: Every day
Horse Riding @ Addo Elephant National Park
Go on a game drive with a difference. The Addo Horse Trails take riders from the main camp and through the stunning Nyathi area of the park, home to the Big 5.
- Time: Morning Ride - 8.30 am | Afternoon Ride - 2 pm
- Location: Addo Elephant National Park, R335 Paterson Road, Addo
- Price: Morning Ride - R535 pp | Afternoon Ride - R575 pp
To get more information click here
Closest Car Rental Branch Near Me: Port Elizabeth Car Hire
Date: Friday, 5 April to Sunday, 7 April 2019
Bathurst Agricultural Show
Returning for its 111th year, The Bathurst Agricultural Show celebrates local farmers, home industrialists, crafters, artists and more. The show features heavy duty farm equipment, arts and crafts, livestock, local produce, equestrian events, a funfair and entertainment for the whole family.
- Time: 7 am until late
- Location: Bathurst Agricultural Society, Showground Road, Bathurst
- Price: Adults - R60 pp | Children - R20 pp
For more info on the Bathurst Agri Show, click here
Closest Car Rental Branch Near Me: East London Car Hire
WHAT'S ON: MPUMALANGA
Date: Wednesday, 20 March to Sunday, 24 March 2019
Wakkerstroom Music Festival
The Wakkerstroom Music Festival is aimed at promoting classical music in South Africa. The festival offers a wide variety of concerts in almost all music genres and features over 50 performances by more than 120 artists.
For more info on the Wakkerstroom Music Festival, click here
To book your place, click here
Closest Car Rental Branch Near Me: Nelspruit Airport Car Hire
Date: Friday, 29 March 2019
Louise Carver & Ard Matthews
Fans of Louise Carver and Ard Matthews won't want to miss this collaboration. Two of South Africa's most talented artists, along with acoustic accompaniment, will entertain fans with their hit songs.
- Time: 6 pm to 10 pm
- Location: The Barnyard White River, Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre, White River
- Price: R250 pp
For more info and bookings, click here
Closest Car Rental Branch Near Me: Nelspruit Airport Car Hire
Date: First Saturday of every month
The Family Market at Halls Gateway
With a fun, friendly and relaxed atmosphere, The Family Market boasts a variety stalls and shops for everyone to enjoy - offering everything from tasty treats and meals to arts, crafts and furniture.
- Location: Halls Gateway, Nelspruit
- Price: Free Entry
Closest Car Rental Branch Near Me: Nelspruit Airport Car Hire
WHAT'S ON: KwaZulu-Natal
Date: Saturday, 16 March 2019
The St Patrick's Day Fun Bus
The annual Irish Pub Crawl is back! Get your Irish A-game on, hop on the party bus and be part of an epic pub crawl, visiting Durban's finest Irish pubs. Remember, dressing up is compulsory.
- Time: 3 pm to 10 pm
- Location: O'bryan's Glenwood, 131 Helen Joseph Road, Glenwood
- Price: R150 pp
For more info on the St Patrick's Day Fun Bus, click here
To book your seat on the bus, click here
Closest Car Rental Branch Near Me: Durban Car Hire
Date: Thursday, 21 March 2019
Crimson House & The Black Cat Bones
See two of South Africa's finest bands, The Crimson House and The Black Cat Bones, performing LIVE for one night only at the Northwood Crusaders Sports Club.
- Time: 5 pm to 11 pm
- Location: Northwood Crusaders Sports Club, 10 Ranleigh Crescent, Durban North
- Price: Online - R120 pp | At the Door - R150 pp
For more info and to book, click here
Closest Car Rental Branch Near Me: Umhlanga Car Hire
Date: Thursday, 21 March 2019
CraftFest
The Shongweni Farmers Market are once again hosting their annual CraftFest - a festival of craft beer, gin, cider and wine, gourmet food and exclusive lifestyle crafts, as well as great music, live performances and a dedicated kids' zone.
- Time: 10 am to 4 pm
- Location: Shongweni Farmers Market, MR551, Shongweni
- Price - Adults: Pre-sale - R120 pp | At the door - R130 pp
- Price - Children: 12 to 17 years - R60 pp | Under 12 years - Free
For more info on the CraftFest, click here
Closest Car Rental Branch Near Me: Pinetown Car Hire
WHAT'S ON: FREE STATE
Date: Saturday, 16 March 2019
Come Alive Fun Festival
Celebrate diversity at the annual Come Alive Fun Festival in Bethlehem. This Hawaiian themed event is a celebration of music with a great line-up of local artists, DJ's, comedy and fashion.
- Time: 2 pm until late
- Location: Take 2 Chesanyama, Bakenpark, Bethlehem
- Price: Presale - R60 | At the Gate - R80 | VIP Tickets - R250
Closest Car Rental Branch Near Me: Bloemfontein Airport Car Hire
Date: Saturday, 23 March 2019
Parys Wine Event 2019
On arrival, you will be given a wine glass, wristband and a map showing you the way to an amazing wine tasting experience - taste wines from 19 different wineries and more than 60 different wines while roaming the streets of Parys.
- Time: 10 am to 4 pm
- Location: The Garden, 8 Middel Street, Parys
- Price: Wine Tasting - R120 pp | Tasting with Breakfast - R160 pp
For more info and bookings, click here
Closest Car Rental Branch Near Me: Klerksdorp Car Hire
Date: Sunday, 31 March 2019
Free State Organic Food & Wine Show
The second annual Organic Food & Wine Show in Bloemfontein serves up a variety of food stalls, a selection of more than 50 wines, food and wine talks, live music performances and much more.
- Time: Friday, 5 pm to 10 pm | Saturday, 10 am to 3pm
- Location: Urth, 2147 Edenvale, Kenneth Kaunda, Bloemfontein
- Price: Day 1 (Friday) - R200 pp | Day 2 (Saturday) - R180 pp | 2-day Pass - R300
Click here for more info and bookings
Closest Car Rental Branch Near Me: Bloemfontein Airport Car Hire
WHAT'S ON: LIMPOPO
Date: By booking
Wine & Gin Tasting
The Venue is the place-to-be in Hoedspruit. Their Boutique Wine or Craft Gin tastings, presented by qualified experts, accompanied by delicious snacks are a must for a relaxing afternoon out with friends and family.
- Location: The Venue, Bosveld Centre, Portion 24 Welverdiend Farm, Hoedspruit
- Price: Gin Tasting - R180 pp | Wine Tasting - From R160 pp
Closest Car Rental Branch Near Me: Polokwane Car Hire
Date: Saturday, 16 March 2019
Ebenezer Mile Swim
Every year in mid-March the air at the Mountain Yacht Club, Ebenezer Dam, is filled with excitement and adrenaline as hundreds of eager swimmers take to the water to stake their claim in the Ebenezer Mile & 3000m Swim.
- Time: 8 am
- Location: Mountain Yacht Club, Ebenezer Dam, Haenertsburg
- Price: Presold Tickets - R100 | Balcony Lounge - R200
For more information, click here
To enter the Ebenezer Mile, click here
Closest Car Rental Branch Near Me: Polokwane Car Hire
Date: Wednesday, 20 March to Sunday, 24 March 2019
Magoebaskloof Getaway Hiking Trail
The 2-hour Magoebaskloof Hiking Trail will take you through spectacular natural forest, past stunning waterfalls and offers picturesque views. Book now to enjoy this little slice of heaven in Limpopo.
- Time: Bookings only
- Location: Magoebaskloof Getaway, Magoebaskloof, Haenertsburg
- Price: On request
For more information, click here
Closest Car Rental Branch Near Me: Polokwane Car Hire
WHAT'S ON: NORTHERN CAPE
Date: Daily
Hiking Augrabies Falls National Park
The self-guided, 5km Dassie Hiking Trail at Augrabies Falls National park starts at the park's main camp and takes hikers on a circular route along a gorge with spectacular views to Arrow Point, through the Potholes section and on to Moonrock section for the most fantastic views of the park.
- Time: 7 am to 6 pm
- Location: Augrabies Falls National Park, Augrabies
- Price: On request
Closest Car Rental Branch Near Me: Upington Car Hire
Date: Saturday, 23 March 2019
Kimberley Town & Country Market
The Kimberley Town & Country Market adheres to the theme of "made, sewn, baked and grown" goods; all food, beverages, arts and crafts sold adhere to one or more of these criteria. The market offers artisan cheeses and breads, specialty baked treats, fresh produce, and crafts of every colour, size and shape.
- Time: 9 am to 2 pm
- Location: Queen's Park, Park Road, Kimberley
- Price: Free
For more info on the Kimberley Town & Country market, Click here
Closest Car Rental Branch Near Me: Kimberley Car Hire
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