Live it up!
Reasons to go out, have fun and make memories.
/ Durban
Making a splash SA’S longest running music festival, Splashy Fen, is rocking the Underberg from 13-16 April. Expect stunning performances by international headliners The Temper Trap, as well as top local stars like Jeremy Loops, Civil Twilight and Arno Carstens. Tickets are R765 for adults and are available from nutickets.co.za.
Easy riders If you’re into bikes, or just love a great party, then Margate Beach is the place to be this month. From 27-30 April, the South Coast Bike Festival will be revving up tons of fun, including live music by the Hinds Brothers and Black Water Band. Cool off at the Castle Lite Pool Party or brush up on your riding skills. To register, visit southcoastbikefest.co.za.
New kids on the block KZN’S freshest musical offering, the Outland Festival, promises a terrifically curated mix of SA sounds in a beautiful setting. The line-up includes Prime Circle and Monark, and it all takes place from 14-16 April at the Sierra Farm in Mooi River. Tickets start from R450, get yours via computicket.com.
Cape Town
Get jazzy with it The world-renowned Cape Town International Jazz Festival has been filling the Mother City with sweet sounds for 18 years now, and you can expect brilliance, beauty and an amazing vibe at the CTICC from 31 March-1 April. The line-up includes global talents like En Vogue and Gretchen Parlato, and SA favourites like Judith Sephuma and the Soweto String Quartet. Tickets start at R690. Get yours via computicket.com.
Big cheeses Foodie alert! Don’t miss incredible cheeses, wines, spicy preserves and other delectables at the SA Cheese Festival from 28-30 April. The setting is Stellenbosch’s beautiful Sandringham estate, and the attractions also include live music, presentations by celebrity chefs and fun activities for kids. Tickets are R130, and are available from computicket.com.
Grand designs Looking for ideas, inspiration and the hottest decor trends? You’ll find all of that – plus a pop-up artisanal food market – at Decorex, an annual expo dedicated to all things design. It runs at the CTICC from 27-30 April. Tickets are R95 and are available from computicket.com.
Joburg
Dancing queen Fabulous, fresh and funny, the hit musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is set to light up Montecasino’s Teatro, from 29 April-28 May. Expect outrageous costumes, gravity-defying headdresses, elaborate scenery and infectious tunes. Tickets start at R150. Get yours via computicket.com. Tons of fun Looking for an outing that delights all ages and stages? The annual Soweto Family Fun Day at the Dobsonville Stadium features indigenous games, face painting, inflatable rides, magic shows and sensational live music. It runs from 6-8 April, with tickets starting at R30 and are available at computicket.com.
Nationwide
Indie sweethearts Lumineers fans, rejoice! The award-winning American folk rockers are returning to SA to promote their latest album Cleopatra, and you don’t want to miss this great show. They kick off at Cape Town’s Green Point Park on 26 April and move on to Joburg’s Ticketpro Dome on 28 April. Tickets start from R545 and R405 respectively. Get yours via computicket.com.