# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Festival De Mexico 2026 | Montecasino
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm (+02:00)
- **Event Description**: *Tickets are available via www.connectentertainment.co.za

★★ FESTIVAL DE MEXICO 2026★★
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Festival De Mexico was born out of love for Mexican food, live music and of course the tequila. 11 festivals and over 50 000 attendees later, its safe to safe AAAAAAAARIBA! The festival has welcomed its new home for Johannesburgs biggest tequila and Mexican food festival yet again on Saturday 2nd May 2026 for our 12th installment of South Africas most favourite day out!

Montecasino’s Outdoor Event Arena will be blanketed in colorful décor to transform into the ultimate fiesta setting for Festival De Mexico. Get ready for the biggest Mexican food and tequila celebration with food from Joburgs best Mexican street food vendors, a whole lot of tequila, cocktails by the plenty, a piñata showdown, South Africas hottest chilli eating competition & entertainment in bucket loads.

A massive lineup that includes South Africas best bands and DJ’s which will be announced soon! Trust us Amigos it is HOT HOT HOT!

CHICO'S PLEASE NOTE THE ENTIRE FAMILY IS WELCOME!

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ _ South Africas best LIVE BANDS & DJ's
- To be announced.

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ _ENTERTAINMENT
- Paint & Sip Station
- Taco Pairing Station
- Signature cocktails
- Over 20 Mexican themed food trucks
- Penata Showdown
- Africas Hottest Chilli Eating Competition
- Face Painting
- Mariachi Bands
- Kiddies area to entertain the little ones

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ _PAINT AND SIP STATION
Toast to your creativity and Unleash your artistic flair! On the day, try your hand at painting a beautiful sugar skull or your version of a Tequila bottle at our sip and paint station.
- R300 to book your spot, best skull or painting wins a bottle of Don Julio 1942.
- Book via connect.howler.co.za
*Please note this ticket booking excludes your entrance into the festival

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ _TICKETING
Adults General Access Ticket
Early Bird - R150
Phase 1 - R200
Phase 2 - R250
Phase 3 - R300
Final Phase - R350

Adults VVIP Experience Standing Ticket
Early Bird - R750
Phase 1 - R850
Phase 2 - R950
Phase 3 - R1050
Includes VIP entrance, VIP deck area, Private toilets, Private bar area, Free roaming tapas styled food, Cocktail seating at a 1st come 1st serve bases.
*Unfortunately no under 18's allowed in the VVIP area

Adults VVIP Experience Table Bookings 
R1400 per person (minimum of 10 per booking)
Includes VVIP entrance, Your own couch pocket for 10 guests, 2 x Standard bottles, 24 Mixers, VVIP deck overlooking festival, Private Toilets, Private Bar area, Free food (roaming tapas) throughout the day

Lil Nino Ticket
Kids under 13 – R80
Kids under 18 - R100

Strictly catered for 6000 patrons, once tickets are sold out then we are sold out!
*Ticket price excludes booking fee and are available via www.connectentertainment.co.za

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ _VENUE
Montecasino, Montecasino Boulevard Fourways. Johannesburg
Doors open 12pm and close 10pm
For more information email info@connectentertainment.co.za
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Proudly brought to you by Connect Entertainment & Soul Candi Live.
www.connectentertainment.co.za

Enter at own risk. Connect Entertainment, Soul Candi Live & Montecasino do not accept any responsibility for any injuries, loss or damage to any persons whatsoever when entering the premises. Attendees grant the promoter and sponsors permission for photographers and videographers to take pictures of them at the event and to use these pictures for any means post event.
T's & C's apply

R.O.A.R - ID on request
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sandton/festival-de-mexico-2026-|-montecasino/200029100555044
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, art, entertainment, food-drinks, fine-arts, food-truck-festivals, contests, kids, live-music, photography, sip-and-paint
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7876

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Sandton
- **state**: GT
- **country**: South Africa
- **location**: Montecasino
- **lat**: -26.024350406035
- **long**: 28.013285889223
- **full address**: Montecasino, Kai Thai Restaurant & Take Away, E, Sandton, 2191, South Africa

## Event gallery

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## Comments

- [maria makhubela | 2026-02-02 07:04:08] What is happening on this day, and what is expected of me?

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Festival De Mexico 2026 | Montecasino being held?
  - **A:** Festival De Mexico 2026 | Montecasino takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Montecasino, Kai Thai Restaurant & Take Away, E, Sandton, 2191, South Africa.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Festival De Mexico 2026 | Montecasino?
  - **A:** Festival De Mexico 2026 | Montecasino is organized by Festival De Mexico Food & Drink Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Festival De Mexico 2026 | Montecasino is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sandton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 7,800+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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