Over the two main festival days, expect a dynamic lineup of live performances and DJ sets that will keep every corner of the festival moving from soulful grooves and jazz-infused R&B to amapiano, afro-house, and reggae sounds.
Opening night: Fri, Dec 12, 2025
The weekend kicks off at Thesis Concept Store with The Art of Starting: Retla Bona Ko Pele – a networking and creative industry session focused on entrepreneurship and resilience. Expect inspiring conversations, plus a lineup of live performances and DJ sets to ease you into the weekend. This evening is free to attend.Here’s what’s on the musical lineup for this year’s festival:
Sat, Dec 13, 2025
It's going to be a star-studded Saturday at Makhelwane Fest, where the main stage brings together some of South Africa’s finest talent. Monique Bingham, the powerhouse vocalist known for her soulful house and collaborations with international DJs, will have you singing along from the first note. Russell Zuma, celebrated for his smooth jazz-infused R&B and captivating live performances, brings warmth and rhythm to the lineup. Njelic, the producer and vocalist behind chart-topping amapiano hits, promises infectious grooves that will keep you dancing. And for a dose of reggae and dancehall vibes, Jah Seed & Admiral deliver their signature energetic sets, celebrated for getting crowds moving wherever they play.
The DJ lineup serves everything from soulful grooves to street-shaking basslines. Nicky B brings global rhythm energy, Lochive and Musical Maestro keep things smooth and dance-ready, while Linda Moeketsi and Skywalker turn up the cool with feel-good house and amapiano blends. DJ Jawz brings the hype, and Kitchen Mess plus Mister Majesty round it off with eclectic, party-starting mixes.
Sun, Dec 14, 2025
The musical fun doesn't stop with day two of the music festival being a jam-packed lineup. Sjava, the multi-award-winning singer and songwriter, brings his signature blend of Afro-soul and contemporary R&B, captivating audiences with his storytelling and stage presence. Fiji Mageba is known for his electrifying mix of soul, afro-pop, and jazz influences. WAV Gardn keeps the energy high with neo-futuristic and Afro-soul sounds. Fans of soulful grooves and intricate vocals will love Thandonje, and Saul Madiope rounds out the lineup with his celebrated fusion of jazz, afro-soul, and experimental sounds.
The decks keep the energy alive with DJ sets that’ll get every corner of the festival moving. There's Ke Dineo kicks with smooth house and feel-good grooves, while Kitchen Mess and Katz bring eclectic, dancefloor-ready beats. Mister Majesty and Skywalker keep the energy soaring with amapiano and afro-house, and Buhle Mbongwa adds soulful, deep melodic layers to the mix. Billion, Tee Illa, and Castro round out the day with high-energy, crowd-hyping selections spanning deep house, afrobeat, and everything in between.
Book your tickets for Makhelwane Fest
Whether you’re here to sway or to jump, the music lineup at Makhelwane Festival has something for everyone. You can book your tickets here.
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