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If you're wondering what to do this weekend, we've done the hard work for you!
Once again, winter in Durban is the place to be, with memorable family outings, top cuisine for you foodies out there, music, comedy, sports and more.
Here's our pick of the best places to be this weekend.
Weekend weather
Friday
- Min: 18°C
- Max: 20°C
- Slight rain
Saturday
- Min: 16°C
- Max: 20°C
- Partly cloudy
Sunday
- Min: 16°C
- Max: 21°C
- Mostly clear
Durban
Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
- Date: Friday 24 – Sunday 26 July 2026
- Venue: Durban ICC
- Tickets: Available through Ticketmaster
Mickey, Minnie and friends return to Durban with a magical production featuring Moana, Frozen, Toy Story, Coco, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid, alongside spectacular skating and aerial acrobatics.
Durban Virginia Airshow – G-FORCE FEST
- Date: Sunday 26 July 2026
- Time: 10am – 3pm
- Venue: Virginia Airport, Durban North
- Tickets: Adults for R180 | Pensioner for R140 | Children for R100 (free for U2) through Quicket
One of Durban's biggest annual events returns with thrilling aerobatic displays, pylon racing, helicopter demonstrations, skydivers, gravity bikes, aircraft displays, food stalls, a beer tent and plenty of family entertainment.
Pavilion Rooftop Sundowner Market
- Date: Saturday 25 July 2026
- Time: 3pm – 10pm
- Venue: Undercover B Parking, The Pavilion Shopping Centre
- Entry: Free
Browse more than 60 local vendors, sample delicious street food, enjoy live performances by Jerome Govender and Nomah Kay, and soak up the relaxed rooftop atmosphere.
READ: Drop everything! Durban's favourite rooftop market is back
Red Mango Arts Festival
- Date: Ends Saturday 25 July 2026
- Venue: Sastri College, Greyville
- Tickets: From R85 from Webtickets
The festival continues with theatre, comedy, live music, spoken word, storytelling, dance, book launches and family-friendly entertainment celebrating Durban's vibrant creative community.
READ: Durban's Red Mango Arts Festival returns with top-notch shows
Totalsports Women's Race
- Date: Sunday 2 August 2026
- Venue: Suncoast Casino
Although entries have officially sold out, you can line the beachfront to cheer on thousands of runners before enjoying a live performance by Busiswa. The event also raises funds and awareness for PinkDrive.
READ: Thousands heading to Durban for Totalsports Women's Race
Conrad Koch: Chester's Got Talent
- Date: Friday 24 – Sunday 26 July 2026
- Venue: Rhumbelow Theatre, Durban
- Tickets: R180 – R220 from Webtickets
South Africa's favourite ventriloquist returns with Chester Missing and an unforgettable puppet talent show packed with comedy for the whole family.
Umhlanga and KZN North Coast
Four of Durban's Top Chefs Unite
- Date: Sunday 26 July 2026
- Venue: The Chefs' Table, Umhlanga
- Cost: R1 250 per person
- Bookings: reception@thechefstable.co.za | 031 001 0200
The Chefs' Table hosts an exclusive collaboration featuring chefs from The Chefs' Table, LivingRoom, Tyler's and Meraki, each preparing a signature course inspired by the Eat Out Restaurant Awards.
READ: Four of Durban's top chefs unite for the ultimate foodie event
Sip & Paint at Doppio Zero
- Date: Saturday 25 July 2026
- Time: 10am to 12.30pm
- Venue: Doppio Zero, Umhlanga
- Cost: R370 from Webtickets
Enjoy a guided painting session complete with lunch, a drink and all art materials supplied. No artistic experience is necessary.
Watershed Live
- Date: Saturday 25 July 2026
- Time: Doors open at 4pm
- Venue: DoughPamine, Salt Rock
- Tickets: R350 for adults | R100 for kids U12 from Quicket
Craig Hinds of Watershed performs an intimate winter concert under the stars at DoughPamine in Salt Rock.
KZN South Coast
Ugu Cross Country Championships
- Date: Saturday, 25 July 2026
- Venue: Crocworld Adventure & Conservation Centre, Scottburgh
- Distances: 1km to 10km
- Entry Fees: Free (U8) | R20 (9–19 years) | R30 (Seniors & Masters)
Lace up for the Ugu Cross Country Championships as runners of all ages take on Crocworld's newly reopened 1km community trail and scenic nature routes.
READ: Crocworld's new nature loop to host Ugu Cross Country Championships
KZN Midlands and Drakensberg
Underberg Gran Fondo
- Date: Saturday 25 July 2026
- Venue: Underberg, Southern Drakensberg
- Distances: 140km, 90km and 40km
- Entries: MyActive
One of South Africa's premier gravel cycling events returns while hosting the 2026 KwaZulu-Natal Gravel Championships.
READ: KZN's gravel cycling champs return to Southern Drakensberg this July
Midlands Cake Picnic
- Date: Saturday 25 July 2026
- Time: 2pm
- Venue: Mount Verde Equestrian Centre, Hilton
- Tickets: R50 from Webtickets
Relax with friends while sampling delicious cakes from some of the Midlands' favourite bakers in a beautiful countryside setting.
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