The Ilembe Cultural Heritage Music Festival

THE ILEMBE CULTURAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL 2026

_The Ultimate 3-Day Gateway to Celebrate Heritage & Diversity Art - Culture - Music Experience The Kings

📅 Dates: 25 - 27 September 2026

📍 Location: iLembe District, KwaZulu-Natal

Hosted by: Ilembe Heritage Foundation

3-DAY OFFICIAL PROGRAMME

DAY 1: FRIDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2026

THEME: ART & ROYALTY

- Art & Craft Market | 18:00 - 22:00

- Gala Dinner - "Media Launch" (By Invitation & RSVP Only)

RSVP: Miss Bubu Zulu | bookings@ilembefoundation.co.za

DAY 2: SATURDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2026

THEME: COMMUNITY, ART & MUSIC

- 11:00 - Art Festival, Street Cultural Parade, Exhibition & Live Performances

- 17:00 - 00:05 - iLembe Music Festival

Venue: Ngcedomhlophe Stadium, Mandeni

Featuring: Kelvin Momo, Cam White, Bello, Menzi, Limit, Sizwe Mdlalose & More T

DAY 3: SUNDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER 2026

THEME: BEACH EXPERIENCE

- Blythedale Beach Experience - KwaDukuza

🎟️ Ticket Information

Ilembe Music festival

GENERAL ACCESS (GA)

- Standard: R150 per person

- At The Gate: R200 per person

VIP ACCESS

- Standard: R500 per person

- No VIP tickets sold at the gate. No cooler boxes allowed in VIP.

ADD-ONS

- Cooler Box: R100

FESTIVAL RULES

- PROHIBITED: Gazebos, Weapons, Braai Stands, Cooler Boxes in VIP

- PERMITTED: Cooler Boxes (GA), Camp Chairs

- PARKING: Free Parking Available

- ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair ramps, clear signage & accessible toilets provided

AGE RESTRICTION: No under 18's