Spring Fiesta 2026 Announces First Major Artist Line-Up

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If spring needed a soundtrack, Spring Fiesta has already started building it.

The long-running South African festival is returning in October 2026, bringing together house, hip hop and dance music across a line-up designed to keep different generations of music lovers moving throughout the day.

Now in its 15th year, Spring Fiesta has grown into more than a music festival. For many fans, it has become an annual meeting point where old friends reconnect, new artists are discovered and some of South Africa’s biggest dance music communities come together.

This year, three stages have already been confirmed.

The Stay True Sounds stage returns with British producer Atjazz joining South African deep house pioneer Jullian Gomes for a special back-to-back set. They will be joined by Dwson, Kid Fonque, Vinny Da Vinci B2B DJ Christos, Hypaphonik, Thabo Tonick, KVRVBO, Black Villain and others.

Then there is Soul Candi Live, bringing international house flavour through Fish Go Deep and Irish favourite Shane Johnson. The stage also features DJ Fresh, Ralf Gum, DJ Mbuso, Judy Jay, Dr Duda and a host of other selectors.

Meanwhile, hip hop gets its own spotlight.

Hosted by DJ Speedsta, the Hip Hop Floor will feature Blxckie, Loatinover Pounds, Frank Casino, DJ Sliqe, DJ Capital, DJ Zan D, DJ Fae Fae and more.

And, importantly, the three stages offer very different sounds while still feeding into the same festival atmosphere — from deep house and soulful grooves to underground selections and hard-hitting hip hop.

According to Head of Talent Zane Gulston, this year’s festival is focused on quality, connection and creating memorable dancefloor moments.

There is still more to come, with additional stages, artists and experiences expected to be announced.

“Spring Fiesta has always been about creating moments that bring people together through music,” says Zane Gulston, Head of Talent. “Every year we challenge ourselves to curate experiences that celebrate the incredible depth of SA’s dance music culture while introducing audiences to some of the world’s finest artists. 2026 is all about quality, connection and unforgettable moments on the dancefloor.”

So, whether Spring Fiesta is already part of your annual calendar or 2026 will be your first time, the festival is once again preparing to turn spring into a full-day celebration of South African music culture.

The countdown has officially begun.

TICKETS

Phase 1
General Access R300 | VIP Access Ticket – R500.00 | VVIP Access Ticket – R1000 (sold out)

Phase 2
General Access R400 | VIP Access Ticket – R600.00 (sold out) | VVIP Access Ticket – R1350 

Phase 3
General Access Ticket – R500 | VIP Access Ticket – R700 | VVIP Access Ticket – R1650 

Tickets are already selling fast so get yours now!

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW 

Date           :      Saturday, 3rd October 2026

Venue        :      Wild Waters Complex, Boksburg

Time            :     12pm until LATE

Tickets       :     Available at Howler.co.za

Danny Mdluli https://www.dannywired.co.za/

Danny Mdluli is a South African journalist, content producer, event curator and publicist based in Johannesburg. His work focuses on entertainment, lifestyle, and fashion journalism, alongside music production, artist development, and event organization within the South African creative industry.

With a strong background spanning both media and music, he is also involved in public relations and creative communications. Danny has contributed to the development and promotion of emerging and established artists, working on projects that blend contemporary African sounds with jazz, gospel, and urban music influences.

He is actively engaged in event curation and the broader creative economy, with a focus on building sustainable platforms for local talent. His work reflects a commitment to growing the South African entertainment industry through collaboration, mentorship, and independent creative initiatives.

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