Hey Neighbour Festival Postponed to December 2025

Hey Neighbour Festival 2025, initially set to take place this August, has been moved to December 2025. While the festival was set to feature world-class performances, including the highly anticipated appearances by Doja Cat, Central Cee, Black Coffee, and Leon Thomas, to name a few, the organisers have made the strategic decision to reschedule the festival in order to ensure its continued success and sustainability.


Hey Neighbour’s Glen Netshipise stated, “As CEO of Hey Neighbour Festival, I want to acknowledge the disappointment caused by the postponement of the 2025 event. We understand the impact this has on our loyal festival-goers, sponsors, and artists. We also recognise that our communication around the challenges we’ve faced hasn’t been as clear as it should have been, and for that, we sincerely apologise. Moving forward, we are committed to improving our transparency and communication, ensuring that everyone is kept informed as we work towards delivering an even better festival in December 2025. We truly appreciate your continued support and patience as we navigate these challenging yet exciting times.” He added “We are incredibly grateful for the support of our sponsors, artists, and attendees. Their faith in us is helping to ensure that we can deliver the best possible festival experience.” 


WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR TICKET HOLDERS AND SPONSORS?

Tickets: All tickets purchased for the event will remain valid for the rescheduled dates, which will be announced on 30 September 2025, along with the full lineup.

Refunds: All refunds due will be processed and paid by 10 October 2025.

Sponsors: Sponsors who have already made contributions will be contacted directly with further details.

Artists: We are in active discussions with the initially booked talent to confirm their availability for the new December dates.


NEXT STEPS

The organisers are actively working on securing the necessary funding, strategic partnerships, and more exciting headliners to bring the festival back bigger and better than ever. We will share further details regarding the exact rescheduled dates, as well as information on refunds for those who have already requested refunds and those unable to attend, by 30 September 2025.

For updates, please visit the official festival website: www.heyneighbour.co.za or follow us on social media for real-time updates.


CONTACT INFO

For ticket holders, sponsors, or other stakeholders with queries or concerns, please contact our customer support team at:

Email: tickets@heyneighbour.co.za 

Phone: +27 60 808 5252

Website: www.heyneighbour.co.za

Hey Neighbour 2025: BLACK COFFEE and Epic Local Lineup Revealed

Fellow Neighbours, it’s going down! And just in case you missed it on our socials over the last few days, the next wave of the Hey Neighbour 2025 lineup is officially HERE — and it’s bringing fire, soul and seriously next-level vibes.

Headlining this drop? The legend himself, the one and only BLACK COFFEE, and yes he is bringing some of his friends to perform live alongside him. From Ibiza to Coachella to right here at home, the global icon has joined the Neighbourhood to remind us why no one does it like SA and why he is the leader of the pack.

Who are his chommies actually??? Well it’s a surprise and you will just have to wait to find out.

And that’s not all. We’re welcoming some of the most iconic, ever rising and rule-breaking local names in the game right now:



Elaine – R&B royalty with velvet vocals and heartbreak hits
Akio – Culture curator and DJ-extraordinaire, bringing all the vibes
DJ Nkosh – Afro-house beast with a set that’ll move your soul (and your feet)
DJ Lochive – Fresh sound explorer pushing deep, danceable energy
Muzi – The Zulu Skywalker, fusing tradition with futuristic bounce
Holly Rey – House music’s golden girl bringing the heat and the heart
Khuli Chana – Motswako’s finest, still running the game with pure fire
Tortured Soul – Soulful, jazzy, deep house grooves that’ll keep you locked in
Nia Pearl – Amapiano angel with vocals smoother than your weekend plans
Sun-EL Musician – Afro-electronic magic. Every beat is a spiritual experience
Lulo Cafe – A deep house OG serving nothing but timeless feels
DJ Lag – Regarded as one of the pioneers of Gqom, he is a DJ and record producer
Adillah – SA’s own “go-to girl for all things wavy DJ

And yes, this is just the day two local line-up for now.

Mfethu, if this isn’t the ultimate sign to snap into action, we don’t know what is. Don’t miss out on what’s set to be the music experience of the year. Grab your crew, cop your tickets, and let’s make memories with thousands of other neighbours from across Mzansi and beyond.

Bringing the ‘noise’ to the neighbourhood, powerhouses Jacaranda FM and MTV have been confirmed as the official media partners this year — helping us turn the volume ALL the way up, across airwaves and onto your screens.

More surprises are loading. Big stage energy? You already know.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

DATE Saturday, 30th – Sunday, 31 August 2025
VENUE Legends Adventure Farm, Pretoria
TIMES Gates open at 12h00 and close at 22h00


Grab your tickets right now, here ➔ BUY TICKETS HERE

Day Passes, Weekend Passes, and Camping Bookings are officially live — but only on our website! Don’t get finessed by the scammers out there. Stay sharp, book smart, book right!

Don’t forget to stay tuned to our vibes, neighbours! Also catch the freshest info on our official website and our dope socials below:

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The comedy experience – made for the people, by the people (who love to make you lol) – brings together the best of the best in an unmissable month-long, laugh-a-minute comedy takeover that is as diverse as South Africa itself. 

From cultural commentary to side-splitting satire, expect a full-on laughter riot showcasing a diverse mix of generations, languages, and styles that reflect the rich comedy DNA of Mzansi.  Featuring the likes of Trevor Gumbi, Ntosh Madlingozi, Darren Maule, Mpho Popps, Joey Rasdien, Hannes Brummer, Jaxx Justice, Riaad Moosa, Richelieu Beaunoir, Keenan Cerff and many more…

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Catch Simply Red’s 40th Anniversary Tour Film in Cinemas

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Holding Back The Years: 40 Years of Simply Red – Live from Santiago captures the band’s electrifying performance at the Movistar Arena in Chile, where they played five consecutive sold-out shows to rapturous audiences as part of their Latin American tour leg, which saw them perform to over 140,000 fans.

This special cinema event will give fans the opportunity to experience the energy and emotion of Simply Red’s 40th Anniversary Tour on the big screen. The concert film features stunning performances of their greatest hits and fan favourites spanning their entire career – from their 1985 critically acclaimed debut ‘Picture Book’ right through to their latest releases.

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Soulaced Sessions with Louie Vega: Experience House Music Magic

Get ready for an unforgettable night of deep grooves and pure house music euphoria as Soulaced Sessions returns with a stellar lineup, headlined by none other than the legendary Grammy Award-winning Louie Vega this May.

Taking place at The Forum in Bryanston on Saturday, 17 May, this seasonal celebration of sound and entertainment promises an immersive evening where music meets the soul — a night set to create memories. No stranger to SA, Louie Vega returns for this season’s edition of Soulaced Sessions. Known as one half of the legendary Masters at Work duo, he is a global house music pioneer whose influence spans decades, continents, and genres. With his distinctive blend of Latin, soul, jazz, and Afro-house,this Grammy Award winning DJ has won the hearts of millions around the world — including South Africa, where house music culture runs deep.

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