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It’s the first of two consecutive long weekends, so there’s no excuse to stay indoors!
And KZN is delivering with theatre, markets, comedy, music and more! Here’s your no-fuss guide to what’s happening across KZN.
Reintroductions Art Exhibition
- Date: From Friday, 24 April
- Times: Opens 6pm, runs for a month
- Venue: Art-ists Collective, 3 Southampton Street, Point
- Cost: Free
A fresh group exhibition featuring local and visiting artists — expect bold, contemporary work and a strong sense of Durban’s creative community.
A Woman Apart (Theatre)
- Dates: Friday, 24 – Sunday, 26 April
- Times: Various (3pm | 4pm | 7:30pm)
- Venue: Seabrooke's Theatre, 255 St Thomas Rd, Musgrave
- Cost: R150 via WhatsApp 069 433 9728
A powerful one-woman drama starring Kajal Maharaj, blending live performance with AI and video elements. Intimate, thought-provoking, and not your average theatre night.
Comedy Games (Improv Night)
- Date: Friday, 24 April
- Time: 7:30pm
- Venue: Rhumbelow Theatre Northlands Bowling Club, 50 Margaret Maytom Ave, Durban North
- Cost: R180 via Webtickets or 082 499 8636
Fast, funny, and completely unscripted, this improv show turns audience suggestions into pure chaos (in the best way).
Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist
- Dates: Friday, 24 – Sunday, 26 April
- Times: 7:30pm (Fri & Sat), 2pm (Sun)
- Venue: The Rhumbelow Theatre, Cunningham Road
- Cost: From R150 via Webtickets
A cult favourite! Expect outrageous audience participation and unpredictable comedy hypnosis.
Amanzimtoti Surf Fest 2026
- Date: Saturday, 25 – Sunday, 26 April
- Time: 8am – 3pm
- Venue: Amanzimtoti Main Beach
- Cost: R70 entry via WhatsApp 064 762 8392 | info.shorebreaksurfing@gmail.com
This is where surf culture meets serious prize money. Surfers stand a chance to win R8,000 cash making it one of the most accessible competitions around. Even if you’re not entering, it’s worth heading down to catch the action and soak up the beach vibes.
Durban Thrift Fest Market
- Date: Saturday, 25 April
- Time: 9am – 2pm
- Venue: Kloof Civic Hall, Old Main Rd, Kloof
- Cost: Free entry
Vintage finds, local crafts, food stalls and live music… plus it’s pet-friendly. Easy, relaxed weekend browsing.
Also read: The 15 best places to thrift, bargain hunt and shop in Durban
Roti Queen (Theatre)
- Date: Sunday, 26 April
- Time: 2pm
- Venue: Sapphire Room, Umhlanga Apart-Hotel, 60 Meridian Drive, Umhlanga Ridge
- Cost: From R120 via Computicket
A heartfelt one-woman show exploring identity, family and culture… all set to a Durban kitchen soundtrack.
Wake & Shake with Veranda Panda
- Date: Sunday, 26 April
- Time: 9am
- Venue: The Old Mushroom Farm, 11 Karkloof Rd, Howick
- Cost: R50 via uTickets
Start your Sunday with movement, music and good energy in a laid-back community with a wellness twist.
Bump & Grind Comedy Night
- Date: Saturday, 25 April
- Time: Dinner from 5pm | Show at 7pm
- Venue: Horse Shoe Bend, Currys Post Road, Lions River
- Cost: From R165 via Quicket
A high-energy musical comedy packed with big characters, sharp humour and a lot of laughs.
Mayine – The Sound of Rain (Family Show)
- Date: Monday, 27 April (Public Holiday)
- Time: 2:30pm
- Venue: Playhouse 5 at The Old Mushroom Farm
- Cost: From R80 via Quicket
Perfect for families where storytelling, marimba, dance and music come together in a colourful, interactive performance.
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