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The countdown has officially begun. In case you missed it, the Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026 returns to the iconic SunBet Arena in Pretoria this March promising a bold, immersive celebration of South African creativity where music, art and fashion collide.
Following a groundbreaking debut, Fusion Fest 2026 is back by overwhelming demand and set to be bigger, louder and more ambitious. Designed as a cultural movement rather than a single-night event, Mahindra South Africa will curate boundary-breaking performances, unexpected collaborations and a powerful platform for emerging creators at the Fusion Fest once again.
Reggae royalty, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, is heading to South Africa this year. With Campbell’s unmistakable vocals, and the band’s signature horn lines and laid-back groove, their sound continues to resonate with audiences across the world. Expect timeless hits like Red Red Wine and Kingston Town, brought to life with a live show guaranteed to have you singing every word.
Campbell, founder of UB40 and the authentic voice behind the band’s biggest hits, said: “When I first founded UB40 back in 1978, I put everything I had into it – including the compensation money I’d received from a criminal injury claim. None of us could have imagined we’d go on to sell over 100 million records and take reggae from Birmingham to the world. It’s been an incredible journey.
The seminal reggae pop band from Birmingham, was originally formed by a group of friends from diverse ethnic backgrounds. From the beginning, the band became known for its socially aware lyrics and laid-back reggae rhythms. With Campbell’s unmistakable voice leading the way, UB40 blended reggae, dub, and pop into a sound that helped bring the genre into the mainstream.
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will be at Sunbet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria on Saturday, 6 June 2026 (SOLD OUT) and Sunday June 7 2026 at 19h00 in a Big Concerts Experience in association with KFM 94.5 and Hot 102.7.
South Africa’s most beloved holiday theatre tradition returns as the legendary Janice Honeyman stages her 38th annual pantomime with an all-new magical production of Pinocchio, running from 31 October to 24 December 2025 at the celebrated Joburg Theatre.
Xoliswa Ngema, CEO of Joburg Theatre, says:
“This year’s pantomime continues our legacy of joyful, world-class storytelling for the whole family. With Janice Honeyman at the helm, we know audiences are in for a visual feast, plenty of surprises, and a heartfelt message at the core”.
Eight-time nominee and two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter returns to Montecasino for three engagements on Thursday, 20 November; Friday, 21 November and Saturday, 22 November as part of his three-city Love is King South African concert tour which also includes Cape Town and Durban. Presented by Showtime Management and GRIZA Enterprises, tickets for the Love is King SA Tour are on sale at showtime.co.za and ticketmaster.co.za.
The award-winning Broadway and West End musical is on stage at Artscape, Cape Town currently and will run to Sunday, 28 September 2025 thereafter heading to Montecasino’s Teatro, Johannesburg from Friday, 03 October to Sunday, 09 November 2025. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster.co.za
Mzansi Life & Style by Mishkah Roman-Cassiem 