# Festivals in Durban | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Durban. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in [CITY]. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in [CITY], you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in [CITY] listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Durban

- **Event Name**: Kota Festival in eThekwini (People's Park Moses Mabhida Stadium)
  - **Description**: KZN KOTA LOVERS 🥪❤️ Do join us yet again for a Family Day on the 6th of June 2026. We bringing All Kasi Kota Flavors from around KwaZulu-Natal to one place, it's the Ethekwini Kota Festival powered by Albany Bread!! 🥪🔥❤️

This is a full jam pack show, fea
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Jun 06 2026 at 10:00 pm (+02:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durban/kota-festival-in-ethekwini-peoples-park-moses-mabhida-stadium/200029680796634
  - **Venue**: Peoples Park Moses Mabhida Stadium
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, food-drinks, art, trips-adventures, entertainment, kids
- **Event Name**: Christmas lights Festival Kwadukuza 2025
  - **Description**: Christmas lights Festival and Markets Kwadukuza 2025

Venue: To be announced 
Dates: 24th  to 25th October 2025
Time: 2pm  to 10 PM

After a successful debut at sandton convention center in Johannesburg 2023 and Cape Town 2025. The festival is  set to be
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  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 pm (+02:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durban/christmas-lights-festival-kwadukuza-2025/200028754286533
  - **Venue**: Stanger Kwadukuza
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  - **Categories**: festivals, exhibitions, art, kids, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: PHANTANE DURBAN STREET MILE
  - **Description**: The Phantane Durban Street Mile makes history as the first ever One Mile Race in KwaZulu-Natal to offer a R40 000 purse.

For the first time athletes will race at the iconic Greyville Racecourse with equal rewards of R8 000 each for the first male and fem
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  - **Date**: Sun May 31 2026 at 06:30 am – Sun May 31 2026 at 07:00 am (+02:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durban/phantane-durban-street-mile/200029908662327
  - **Venue**: Greyville Racecourse
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  - **Categories**: sports
- **Event Name**: Freedom Reggae Festival and Rastafair
  - **Description**: Freedom Reggae Festival and Rastafair at The Freedom Cafe featuring The Meditators and friends!Guest artist: Luwe Da Lion Sunday 26th April 2026 Time 3pm till late R100 entrance fee, includes delicious Ethiopian Cuisi
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 26 2026 (+02:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durban/freedom-reggae-festival-and-rastafair/80002610626483
  - **Venue**: Freedom Café, Saint Mary's Avenue, Windermere, Berea, South Africa
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  - **Price**: ZAR 100
  - **Categories**: festivals, reggae, freedom-festivals, food-drinks, art
- **Event Name**: VonQuePhotography Live Ethekwini Kota Festival
  - **Description**: Bag free professional photoshoots when you spot VonQuePhotography Live at EThekwini Kota Festival 2026.
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 12:00 am – Sat Jun 06 2026 at 12:00 pm (+02:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durban/vonquephotography-live-ethekwini-kota-festival/80002845580417
  - **Venue**: Stamford Hill
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  - **Categories**: live-music, festivals
- **Event Name**: Multi-Music Festival
  - **Description**: The FIRST-EVER Multi-Music Festival! 

Come and see up-and-coming local stars such as Shashika, David Hennessy, Sanny J AND MORE!

Not to mention the dance stylings of young Jayson and the ever-popular local resident comedian, Sir Bastian 😎

Saturday, 16
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 pm (+02:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durban/multi-music-festival/200029742421234
  - **Venue**: David landau conference centre
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  - **Categories**: music-festivals, entertainment, festivals, music, comedy
- **Event Name**: Durban Ski Boat Club Festival
  - **Description**: Don’t miss your chance to win a brand new Seacat 565 plus 2 x 100HP Yamaha motors worth R1 050 000! Plus an additional R350 000 in prizes.

Enter now!
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun Apr 26 2026 at 05:00 pm (+02:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durban/durban-ski-boat-club-festival/200029727331132
  - **Venue**: 1 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Durban, South Africa
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## Trending Events in Durban

- **Event Name**: Kota Festival in eThekwini (People's Park Moses Mabhida Stadium)
  - **Description**: KZN KOTA LOVERS 🥪❤️ Do join us yet again for a Family Day on the 6th of June 2026. We bringing All Kasi Kota Flavors from around KwaZulu-Natal to one place, it's the Ethekwini Kota Festival powered by Albany Bread!! 🥪🔥❤️

This is a full jam pack show, fea
  - **Venue**: Peoples Park Moses Mabhida Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Mandisi Dyantyis "Symphonic Celebration" - The Playhouse
  - **Description**: Take the beautiful compositions of Mandisi Dyantyis, add his powerful voice with his regular band and singers, and then, add a Symphonic Orchestra!
Mandisi Dyantyis, in collaboration with Real Wired Music present Mandisi Dyantyis “Symphonic Celebration”
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  - **Venue**: The Playhouse Company,Durban
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- **Event Name**: ISUZU IRONMAN 70.3 Durban
  - **Description**: Durban, situated in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is a natural paradise known for its sun-kissed beaches and subtropical climate. Easily accessible from all the main airports of South Africa, Durban is a multi-cultural showpiece internation
  - **Venue**: Suncoast Blvd, Durban, 4001, South Africa
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- **Event Name**: Bryan Adams: Roll with the Punches
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsBryan Adams has 13 upcoming events.
  - **Venue**: Durban ICC
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- **Event Name**: Day Picnic With Lwah Ndlunkulu
  - **Description**: Join us for an unforgettable Day Picnic with Lwah Ndlunkulu at the beautiful People’s Park, located at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium.

This exciting outdoor experience promises great music, vibrant energy, and the perfect picnic atmosphere for friends
  - **Venue**: People's Park Moses Mabhida Enchanted Playground
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- **Event Name**: UB40 Feat Ali Campbell
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsUB40 Featuring Ali Campbell has 24 upcoming events.Seatmaphttps://media.ticketmaster.eu/southafrica/856e887ba5080d0256f0708daa13df48.png
  - **Venue**: Durban ICC
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- **Event Name**: Zack Knight Reloaded - Durban
  - **Description**: Get ready for an unforgettable night of music as Zack Knight brings his electrifying live performance to South Africa this May!

Known for his signature blend of R&B, pop, and South Asian influences, Zack Knight has captivated audiences worldwide with
  - **Venue**: The Globe-Suncoast Casino
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- **Event Name**: Durban's Ultimate Hiking Challenge 2026
  - **Description**: 🔥 𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗕𝗔𝗡’𝗦 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝟱 𝗛𝗜𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.

✨ 🔥 5 𝗛𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗦 • 𝟭𝟮𝟵𝗞𝗠 𝗧𝗢𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 • 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗖 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗬 • 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗭𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧!! 🔥 ✨

If you’ve been waiting for the next big challenge… this is it.
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  - **Venue**: Durban Beachfront Promenade
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- **Event Name**: Best of the Best Marathon 2027
  - **Description**: The BEST OF THE BEST MARATHON continues to set the pace as one of the fastest growing road races in KwaZulu Natal. Since its establishment, the event has consistently attracted athletes of all levels seeking a professionally organised and truly memorable
  - **Venue**: Kings Park Athletics Stadium
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## Browse Festivals Events by Date

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Durban?
  - **A:** Kota Festival in eThekwini (People's Park Moses Mabhida Stadium) (Sat Jun 06 2026 at 10:00 am at Peoples Park Moses Mabhida Stadium), Christmas lights Festival Kwadukuza 2025 (Fri May 15 2026 at 02:00 pm at Stanger Kwadukuza), PHANTANE DURBAN STREET MILE (Sun May 31 2026 at 06:30 am at Greyville Racecourse), Freedom Reggae Festival and Rastafair (Sun Apr 26 2026 at Freedom Café, Saint Mary's Avenue, Windermere, Berea, South Africa), VonQuePhotography Live Ethekwini Kota Festival (Sat Jun 06 2026 at 12:00 am at Stamford Hill).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Durban in April 2026?
  - **A:** Freedom Reggae Festival and Rastafair (Sun Apr 26 2026 at Freedom Café, Saint Mary's Avenue, Windermere, Berea, South Africa), Durban Ski Boat Club Festival (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 08:00 am at 1 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Durban, South Africa).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Durban?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Durban on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Durban?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Durban?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Durban include Peoples Park Moses Mabhida Stadium, Stanger Kwadukuza, Greyville Racecourse.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Durban?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Durban range from ZAR 100 to ZAR 100. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Durban?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Durban include Kota Festival, Glow Festival, Phantane Durban Street Mile.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Durban?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Durban.

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