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If you’ve not been out and about this October, this weekend is calling you!
As always, there’s no shortage of events in and around Durban, particularly as the weather warms and we get more social.
From a Friday night at the races and a rugby-inspired comedy show to a pink community walk, sip and paint, golf, creative girls’ day and even a 12-hour endurance challenge, there’s something for just about every kind of weekend planner.
Give the couch a miss and check out what’s happening around Durban and KZN from 16 to 18 October.
Your guide to the best events worth your time this weekend, brought to you in association with East Coast Radio.
READ: What's on in Durban this October!
Weekend weather
Friday
- Min: 22°C
- Max: 27°C
- Partly Cloudy
Saturday
- Min: 22°C
- Max: 25°C
- Slight Rain
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Durban
Lucky Fish Friday Night Racing: Colours of Mzansi
- Date: Friday, 16 October 2026
- Venue: Hollywoodbets Greyville
- Time: Evening
- Tickets: Free entry
Start the weekend at Hollywoodbets Greyville for a night of live racing, entertainment and plenty of trackside excitement. There’s also a free Kids Zone, making this one for the whole family.
KZN South Coast
Paint the Town Pink
- Date: Friday, 16 October
- Time: 6pm –7.30pm
- Location: Circus Circus, Galleria Mall, Amanzimtoti
- Cost: R370, all-inclusive
- Age: Adults and ages 10+
- Dress code: All things pink
- Bookings: WhatsApp 069 297 8618
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this creative evening is marking it with an appropriately pink painting session.
You can choose from four pre-drawn tote bag designs and will receive all the painting materials you need, plus a burger or pasta meal.
Whether you’re honouring your own journey, celebrating someone you love or simply showing your support, put on something pink and get creative.
Rugby Mad
- Date: Friday, 16 October 2026
- Venue: Southcity Church, Alford Ave, Ramsgate, Margate
- Time: Venue opens 6pm; show starts 7pm
- Tickets: R200 via Webtickets
If you know someone who treats rugby like a religion, this one might hit a little too close to home.
Rugby Mad is a high-energy one-man comedy from renowned local performer, Aaron McIlroy, who takes on a colourful cast of characters obsessed with the game.
Expect an overenthusiastic referee, intense sideline coaches and die-hard spectators, with McIlroy switching between characters throughout the 70-minute show.
Picnic baskets are welcome, but alcohol is not.
Dubious Gurus
- Date: Friday, 16 October 2026
- Venue: Courtyard Theatre, DUT Ritson Campus
- Time: 3.30pm
- Tickets: At the door
- Contact: clarec1@dut.ac.za
Spoken word meets jazz and hip hop in Dubious Gurus, featuring Durban wordsmith Iain ‘Ewok’ Robinson alongside Logan Byrne on upright bass, Daniel Sheldon on horn and percussion, and Anton Cawthorn-Blazeby on violin.
Expect an eclectic live performance as the musicians find a shared groove between spoken word, jazz and hip hop, with Ewok bringing his distinctive lyrical style to the stage.
The performance forms part of DUT Drama’s Backstage in Action festival, which places students alongside professional theatre practitioners and productions.
KZN North Coast
Walk In Pink Umhlanga
- Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026
- Venue: Durban View Park, Umhlanga
- Time: 7am
- Tickets: R50 via Webtickets
Pull on something pink and join the community for a morning walk supporting those affected by breast cancer.
Whether you’re walking for someone special, in remembrance or simply to show your support, the event is all about hope, support and togetherness.
Sip & Paint by MODERNISM
- Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026
- Venue: Doppio Zero Umhlanga, The Pearls
- Time: 10am
- Tickets: R370 on Webtickets
Fancy getting creative over lunch? This sip-and-paint session at Doppio Zero includes all your painting supplies, a meal, a drink and plenty of time to get stuck into your artwork.
No painting experience is needed, so just bring your good vibes and let the creativity flow.
RED – Standing Against Gender-Based Violence
- Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026
- Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
- Time: 10am–2pm
- Tickets: From R650 on Quicket
This high tea brings together 100 women in red to stand against gender-based violence and raise funds in support of 4Change.
Guests can expect high tea, inspiring speakers, entertainment, professional photography, networking, a goodie bag, raffles and a live auction, with a fundraising target of R100 000.
Baddies and Bouquets
- Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026
- Venue: Deck & Dine, Durban North
- Time: 11am–3pm
- Tickets: R350 via Findmy
- Age restriction: No U16s
- Dress code: Purple and green
Bring along your latest creative project – whether that’s crochet, embroidery, journaling, painting, beading, knitting, or scrapbooking – and settle in for a creative girls’ day out.
Your ticket includes welcome coffee, a shared platter, reserved seating, a creative space and a build-your-own handmade bouquet. There’s also an optional craft station if you arrive without a project.
A Traditional Indian Sweetmeat & Confectionery Masterclass
- Date: Sunday, 18 October 2026
- Time: 12pm
- Venue: The Mosaic Terrace, Beverly Hills, Umhlanga
- Tickets: R2 295 per person via nelandrie.narainsamy@southernsun.com
Got a sweet tooth? Durban-born culinary personality Yudhika Sujanani is hosting a special masterclass celebrating traditional Indian sweetmaking.
Discover heritage recipes, age-old secrets and treasured techniques passed down through generations, with a signed copy of Madame Curry included in the experience.
A delicious opportunity to explore the traditions behind some of India’s much-loved sweet treats!
Zululand
3rd Annual A Woman In Me Women’s Leadership Golf Day Economic Empowerment Summit
- Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026
- Venue: Empangeni Country Club
- Time: 9am
- Tickets: R650 on Webtickets
This is more than a golf day, bringing together women leaders, corporate executives, entrepreneurs and male allies for a day focused on leadership, networking, empowerment and opportunity.
The event aims to build meaningful connections, develop leadership and create opportunities that empower women and strengthen partnerships.
Siyathuthuka Development 10K & 5K
- Date: Sunday, 18 October 2026
- Venue: Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Stadium, Princess Magogo Street, Ulundi
- Time: 10km starts 7am | 5km starts 7.10am
- Tickets: From R100–R270 on Webtickets
Get moving on Sunday morning with the Siyathuthuka Development 10K and 5K. The 10km and 5km run/walk events start just minutes apart, with a two-and-a-half-hour cut-off time for the race.
KZN Upper Highway
Terrazzo Workshop
- Date: Thursday, 15 October
- Venue: The Village Co, 123 Jan Hofmeyr Road, Westville
- Time: 9am–12pm
- Ages: No U16s
- Bookings: WhatsApp 068 660 5825 | Direct Message @TheHCollection.za (seats are limited)
Looking for a creative way to spend your Thursday morning? Head to The Village Co for a hands-on Terrazzo Workshop where you can craft your own eco-resin tray while enjoying a bite, a beverage and good company.
Run Collective Beer Run
- Date: Saturday, 17 October
- Time: 2pm
- Location: Morewood Activity Centre, Hillcrest
- Distance: Five 2km trail loops
- How it works: One beer after every 2km loop, with a new loop starting every 20 minutes
- Tickets: R140 from Racepass
The challenge sees runners tackle five 2km trail loops, with one beer every lap and a new loop starting every 20 minutes. You can expect a mix of trail running, good vibes and plenty of laughs as runners try to keep both their legs moving and the beers flowing.
KZN Midlands and Drakensberg
Bands Under the Stars Concert
- Date: Friday, 16 October
- Time: 6pm–7.30pm
- Location: Grass area below the SP Quad, St Charles College
- Tickets: Free entrance
- What to bring: Picnic, blankets and chairs
The picnic-style concert will showcase the talents of the St Charles College Junior School and High School Bands, bringing the 2026 Bands season to a memorable close.
Pack a picnic, blankets and chairs, and enjoy an evening of live music with family and friends. Entrance is free.
Dance Incorporated & UGC: Adventure Awaits…
- Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026
- Venue: Hilton College Theatre
- Time: 1pm and 4.30pm
- Tickets: R140 on Webtickets
Take a trip into the Amazon jungle without leaving KZN with this family production from Dance Incorporated and Underberg Gymnastics Club.
The show follows a curious young explorer through a vibrant jungle brought to life through ballet, contemporary, jazz and modern dance, along with tumbling and gymnastics.
Young performers from Underberg are joined by special guests from Durban and the KZN Midlands for this colourful adventure.
The Longest Day 2026
- Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026
- Venue: Collegians Club, 381 Boshoff Street, Pietermaritzburg
- Time: From 6am
- Tickets: R450–R1 160 via Webtickets
Ready to really test your endurance?
The Longest Day is a 12-hour track challenge for runners and walkers, with individual and team categories taking place at the historic Collegians Club.
Runners and running teams must complete at least 80km to earn official finisher status, while walkers and walking teams must complete at least 60km.
Vuyo viwe at Hue Café
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Date: Sunday, 18 October 2026
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Venue: Hue Café, 24 Campbell Avenue, Berea, Durban
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Time: 3pm
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Bookings and information: R110 on Quicket
Make room in your Sunday afternoon for a new musical discovery. Flautist, composer and vocalist vuyo viwe brings her listening tour to Hue Café, introducing Durban audiences to her debut album, there are mirrors everywhere.
Her sound draws on jazz, African musical traditions, folk and electronic textures, with flute and voice woven through songs exploring memory, grief and inheritance.
Bring a friend who enjoys discovering new artists and settle in for an afternoon of listening.
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