Durban’s festive scene comes alive this Dezemba with a packed lineup of music, lifestyle, and outdoor events from Ballito to Berea.
Kick things off on 26 December with three solid choices: the Ballito Big Week opener at The Lawns, Mkhambathu Music Festival in Camperdown, and the soulful Durban Jazz Festival in Umgababa. On 27 December, it’s Joe Thomas hits Durban ICC while Jeremy Loops hits Ballito Live.
The Ballito wave continues with shows on 28 & 29 December, leading up to NYE vibes at You, Me & RNB in Umhlanga.
Step into 2026 with Ballito Big Week on 1 Jan, plus Easy Sunday Soul Sessions at Berea Rovers. On 3 January, Zakes Bantwini’s Homecoming brings the heat to Chris Saunders Park.
Close it out in style with the 5th Annual Max’s Lifestyle All White Party on 10 January.
Here’s a rundown of the events coming up:
BALLITO BIG WEEK | 26 DEC 2025
Date: Friday, 26 December 2025
Venue: The Lawns, Ballito, Durban
Tickets: Info Here
MKHAMBATHU MUSIC FESTIVAL
Date: Friday, 26 December 2025
Venue: POM Place, Mr566 Road, Camperdown
Tickets: Info Here
DURBAN JAZZ FESTIVAL 2025
Date: Friday, 26 December 2025
Venue: Umgababa Coastal Resort, Area 5, Danganya, eMkhomazi
Tickets: Info Here
JOE LIVE IN DURBAN
Date: Saturday, 27 December 2025
Venue: Durban ICC
Tickets: Info Here
BALLITO LIVE 27 DEC FT. JEREMY LOOPS
Date: Saturday, 27 December 2025
Venue: The Lawns, Ballito, Durban
Tickets: Info Here
NEWCASTLE AMCOR DAM MUSIC FESTIVAL 16 TH EDITION 27 DEC 2025
Date: Saturday, 27 December 2025
Venue: Amcor Dam
Tickets: Info Here
BALLITO BIG WEEK | 28 DEC 2025
Date: Sunday, 28 December 2025
Venue: The Lawns, Ballito, Durban
Tickets: Info Here
BALLITO LIVE | 29 DEC 2025
Date: Monday, 29 December 2025
Venue: The Lawns, Ballito, Durban
Tickets: Info Here
YOU, ME & RNB – DURBAN – NYE
Date: Wednesday, 31 December 2025
Venue: La Parada Umhlanga (Gateway)
Tickets: Info Here
BALLITO BIG WEEK | 1 JAN 2026
Date: Thursday, 01 January 2026
Venue: The Lawns, Ballito, Durban
Tickets: Info Here
EASY SUNDAY SOUL SESSIONS PICNIC DURBAN
Date: Thursday, 01 January 2026
Venue: Berea Rovers
Tickets: Info Here
ZAKES BANTWINI: HOMECOMING
Date: Saturday, 03 January 2026
Venue: Chris Saunders Park, Durban
Tickets: Info Here
5TH ANNUAL MAXS LIFESTYLE – ALL WHITE
Date: Saturday, 10 January 2026
Venue: Max’s Lifestyle – Lifestyle Village, Durban,
Tickets: Info Here
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