If you think you’ve experienced a festival before, think again.

There are festivals, and then there is The Luxurious Marble Circus.

Following two sold-out seasons that have reimagined what a South African festival can be, The Luxurious Marble Circus returns to Ground The Venue in Muldersdrift on 26 and 27 September 2026, promising two days of flavour, fashion, music, theatre, spectacle, creativity — and plenty of play.
This year, the extraordinary has a name: Evophoria.

A glorious collision of evolution and euphoria, Evophoria is about transformation — not the serious kind, but the kind you feel when you let yourself escape, explore and simply have fun.

It is the flutter of excitement when the main stage comes alive. The joy of discovering something unexpected around the next corner. The freedom to dress as your most fabulous self. And perhaps most importantly, the reminder that being grown-up doesn’t mean you have to stop playing.

WHERE LUXURY MEETS PLAY
Together with title partner Investec, The Marble Group, G&G – The Goosebumps Company and Grid Worldwide have created a festival experience that is quite unlike anything else on the South African — and arguably African — events calendar.

Think fine dining meets outdoor festival. Fashion meets playground. Culture meets whimsy. Luxury meets frivolity.

The Luxurious Marble Circus is designed to transport guests somewhere entirely unexpected, with immersive experiences, theatrical production, storytelling and imaginative brand partnerships creating moments that linger long after the weekend is over.

As Nathan Reddy, Founder and Chairman of Grid Worldwide, explains:
“Luxurious Marble Circus has always been designed to transport people into something out of the ordinary, but this year we wanted to give that feeling a name.”

According to Reddy, Evophoria captures the metamorphosis that happens when flavour, atmosphere, music, joy and people collide — with every element of the festival created to evoke that feeling.

COME HUNGRY
Of course, no Marble experience would be complete without food.
Food remains at the very heart of the festival, with David Higgs and The Marble Group turning up the deliciousness across the various festival spaces.

At Pantry’s Playground in the Field, guests can expect even more stalls and choice, with alfresco feasting designed for the relaxed rhythm of festival life. Think playful dishes, generous flavours, magical pastries inspired by Evophoria and plenty of reasons to go back for “just one more bite”.

For guests enjoying The Grand Dining Room and Royal Lounge, the culinary experience has been refined to complement the mood and rhythm of each space — elegant, abundant and unmistakably Marble.

And because nobody wants to leave the party in search of a snack, guests can order from Pantry directly into the lounges, while two walk-up areas serving canapés and finger foods will keep the revellers fuelled well into the night.

LOUNGE IN LUXURY
For those looking for an elevated festival experience, the lounges offer a more luxurious escape to sip, socialise and feast while still enjoying a front-row view of the action.

New for 2026 is the Imperial Terrace, inspired by Zioux — a spectacular double-decker space serving exotic cocktails and Asian-inspired delights, with vibrant bars and commanding views of the stage.

MUSIC, MAGIC & GOOSEBUMPS
And then there is the entertainment.
The main stage promises another spectacular production of sound, lighting, projection, performance and surprises designed to transport guests into another dimension.

Saturday brings a more commercial, melodic and dance-forward energy, with Belgian electronic music star Lost Frequencies and South African favourite Shimza headlining. Australian act Sxncello, Abby Nurock, DBN Gogo and a host of Mzansi favourites will also take to the stage.

Sunday shifts into Afro-house, Afro-tech, soulful house and amapiano territory, with Shimza, DJ Kent, Chronical Deep, Scorpion Kings, Dlala Thukzin, Dwson and more providing the soundtrack to the final day of Evophoria.

FASHION, FUNTASY & A LITTLE MISCHIEF
But the magic doesn’t stop at the main stage.
Returning and new brand partners will once again become part of the story through immersive experiences that encourage creativity and imagination.

Expect brands to step outside the traditional and create whimsical worlds designed to surprise and delight.
New for this year’s festival is The Emporium, an all-new festival shop promising fashionable funtasy moments filled with dopamine, drama and delight.

And keep your eyes open.

A cast of cheerful characters will be roaming the festival, frolicking, flitting and generally getting up to a little mischief — adding yet another layer of magic to the Marble Circus experience.

LUXURY WITH A LEGACY
While The Luxurious Marble Circus celebrates the finer things in life, it is also committed to creating an impact beyond the weekend.
Through LMC Legacy, the festival continues to support initiatives across food, fashion, creativity and sustainability, with beneficiaries placed at the heart of the experience.
Because ultimately, luxury is even more meaningful when it leaves something good behind.

EVOPHORIA IS COMING
Now in its third edition, The Luxurious Marble Circus has firmly established itself as one of South Africa’s most anticipated cultural and lifestyle experiences.
Two days. One extraordinary playground. Endless opportunities to eat, dance, dress up, discover, explore and simply let yourself be transported.
Evophoria is coming.

And if you don’t want to miss the metamorphosis, you’d better move quickly. Tickets are vanishifying fast.
Tickets are available via Howler.

https://luxuriousmarblecircus.howler.co.za/organisers/15832

ABOUT THE LUXURIOUS MARBLE CIRCUS
The Luxurious Marble Circus is a collaboration between The Marble Group, Grid Worldwide, G&G – The Goosebumps Company and title partner Investec.
A “fantazma of feastery, finery and funnery”, the two-day festival fuses fine dining, music, entertainment, fashion and immersive experiences to create an Out of the Ordinarious festival experience.
Official partner brands adding their own flair to this fabulicious affair include Mercedes-Benz, Savanna, Heineken, Hennessy, Don Julio, Johnnie Walker, Moët & Chandon, Schweppes, Samsung and 947.

For more information, visit http://www.luxuriousmarblecircus.com