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Looking for some fun weekend plans?
We got you! Halloween is taking over Durban, the live music calendar is looking seriously stacked, and there are plenty of reasons to venture beyond your usual weekend haunts.
Fancy a spooky night at the races? Done. Want to belt out the hits, catch a comedy break-in or get up close to some seriously impressive Japanese motors? Also done. There’s even a global shopping experience and a festival celebrating art, heritage and culture.
Whether you’re planning a family outing, a night on the town or a road trip out of Durban, your weekend diary is about to get busy.
Your guide to the best events worth your time this weekend, brought to you in association with East Coast Radio.
Weekend weather
Friday
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Durban
Lucky Fish Friday Night Racing presents: Halloween
- Date: Friday, 30 October 2026
- Venue: Hollywoodbets Greyville
- Time: Evening
- Tickets: Free entry
Halloween and horse racing? Now that’s a Friday night combination with bite.
Hollywoodbets Greyville is getting into the spooky spirit with themed entertainment, roaming characters, stiltwalkers and a Halloween Haunted Room. Race Coast mascot Kubo will also make an appearance, while the first 100 children will receive a Halloween surprise.
There’ll be live racing under the lights, entertainment from 2 Unique and DJ Yash, plus food vendors and drink specials. The Durban View Restaurant is offering a buffet for R325 per person, complete with starters, mains, sides and desserts. Just remember to save room for the Halloween treats.
If you’re looking for more spooktacular fun, check out all the best Halloween events in Durban!
Durban Diwali Festival 2026
- Dates: Friday, 30 October – Sunday, 1 November 2026
- Times: Friday, 2pm–10pm | Saturday, 8am–midnight | Sunday, 8am–6pm
- Venue: Suncoast parking site, Suncoast Casino, Hotels and Entertainment, Durban
- Tickets: R20 for adults and R10 for children U13 via SAHMS
Celebrate the Festival of Lights at the Durban Diwali Festival 2026, a three-day celebration of Indian culture, food and entertainment at Suncoast. Expect cultural performances, live music, a variety of food stalls, shopping, children’s activities and fireworks.
Ballito Halloween Horrors 2026
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Dates: Friday, 30 and Saturday, 31 October 2026
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Venue: La Montagne Resort, 100 Compensation Beach Boulevard, Ballito
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Tickets: Full Horror Experience R250 per person; Not-Scary Experience R150 per person; children under five enter free
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Bookings: WhatsApp 072 125 4437
How brave are you feeling? Ballito Halloween Horrors returns to La Montagne with a choice between proper scares and gentler Halloween fun.
The Full Horror Experience takes visitors through four themed worlds, including Twisted Woods and the Maze of Horrors. For families who prefer their Halloween without the nightmares, the Not-Scary Experience offers face painting, carnival games, treats and themed activities.
There’ll also be food vendors, market stalls, live music and DJs, with proceeds supporting animal rescue and search and rescue efforts.
The Bamboozled Break-In
- Dates: Friday, 30 October | Saturday, 31 October 2026
- Times: Friday at 6.30pm | Saturday at 12pm and 6.30pm
- Venue: Seabrooke’s Theatre, Durban High School, Musgrave
- Tickets: R140 via Webtickets
- Age restriction: 9+
Come for the heist – stay for the chaos!
This original comedy follows two burglars whose carefully planned jobs collide in spectacularly messy fashion. Vivian, played by Marion Loudon, is a seasoned professional, while Zanie, played by Cara Roberts, is a first-time thief whose methods leave something to be desired.
When their plans go sideways, expect comic misunderstandings, clashing personalities and plenty of physical chaos. Presented by first-time producer AfriArtsConnect, the show is based on Jacolien Lüneburg’s Afrikaans satire Dubbeldief, adapted and directed by Ilana van den Berg.
A Night with Mthunzi
- Date: Friday, 30 October 2026
- Time: 7.30pm
- Venue: Playhouse Company Opera Theatre, 231 Smith Street, Durban Central
- Tickets: R250–R580 via Webtickets
Afropop fans, this one’s for you. Mthunzi is bringing his musical catalogue to the stage with a live band, blending soulful melodies and vibrant rhythms into an immersive concert experience. Expect favourites from his Afropop roots alongside chart-topping collaborations with Kabza De Small. If you’ve been waiting for a chance to experience his music live, this is your cue to secure those tickets.
The Edition: The Global Village Edition 2026
- Dates: Friday, 30 October to Sunday, 1 November 2026
- Venue: Durban Exhibition Centre, 11 Walnut Road, Durban Central
- Entry: R20 per person
Ready to shop your way around the world without leaving Durban? The Edition’s Global Village event is bringing fashion, beauty, food and unique finds together under one roof. Browse the stalls, discover something different and make a day of it with friends or family. Organisers say a portion of every entrance ticket will be donated to Palestine, so your shopping trip will also contribute to a cause.
Bayede Tour – Durban
- Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026
- Time: 2.30pm
- Venue: Playhouse Company Opera Theatre, 231 Smith Street, Durban Central
- Tickets: R250–R550 via Webtickets
Danya Devs is bringing the Bayede experience home to Durban for an afternoon celebrating the music, movement and fans behind the solo journey. Expect live music, culture and official Bayede merchandise, with Meet & Greet access available for fans keen to get up close, take photos and share a moment with the artist.
An Evening with Vusi Mahlasela
- Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026
- Time: 5pm
- Venue: Centre for Jazz and Popular Music, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College campus
- Tickets: R100–R200 via Webtickets
Known affectionately as ‘The Voice’, Vusi Mahlasela brings his distinctive vocals and poetic songwriting to Durban for a one-night performance.
His songs of hope and resilience have become part of South Africa’s musical story, and his career has included performances at major international stages and Nelson Mandela’s 1994 inauguration. His latest release, Shebeen Queen, celebrates the musical culture of his hometown and the shebeen where he first encountered it. The concert is sponsored by the Cameron Schrier Foundation in support of the Ronnie Madonsela Scholarship.
Musa’s Shisanyama All White Party
- Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026
- Time: From 1pm
- Venue: Musa’s Shisanyama, Umlazi
- Tickets: R80–R250 via Webtickets
White outfits at the ready! Musa’s Shisanyama is hosting its annual All White Party, promising a day of music, food and socialising. Expect DJs, premium drinks, cocktails, hubbly and a lively party atmosphere. Whether you’re meeting your crew or making new connections, this is one for those who like their Saturday plans served with a side of shisanyama.
Fringe-KZN International Arts Festival
- Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026
- Time: From 9am
- Venues: uMlazi Cinema Hall and Isithumba Adventures
- Tickets: R50 via Webtickets
Art, heritage, business, and culture come together at the first KZN International Arts Festival, with a Fringe programme celebrating the province’s creative talent.
The day includes a free art and business workshop facilitated by Mxolisi Masilela, known as ‘The Great’, and a heritage street and book seminar focused on KwaMashu, presented by Dr Edmund Mhlongo.
The festival’s main launch takes place on Sunday, 1 November, at the DUT Courtyard Theatre, with creative talks, art exhibitions, music, indigenous games, poetry and theatre.
Back to the 80s with Deon Chetty
- Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026
- Time: 8pm
- Venue: Function World, Durban
- Tickets: R100–R150 via Webtickets
Dust off those retro threads and get ready to rewind the clock. Deon Chetty is bringing a night of 80s and 90s nostalgia, with pop and R&B classics alongside dancefloor favourites. Whether you grew up with these hits or simply know every word from the car radio, expect plenty of sing-alongs, dancing and old-school party energy.
This Shining Night: Durban Chamber Choir
- Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026 | 8 November 2026
- Time: 3pm
- Venue: Kloof Methodist Church, Kloof (1 Nov)| St Thomas Church in Musgrave (8 Nov)
- Tickets: R120; concessions R80 via Quicket or at the door
Trade the Halloween soundtrack for something a little more heavenly. The Durban Chamber Choir returns with This Shining Night, a concert celebrating choral music as a source of light in the darkness.
The programme moves from Renaissance masters and Scandinavian composers to modern jazz standards and traditional isiZulu songs. Highlights include Jenkins’ accessible Ave Verum Corpus, Sandström’s Sanctus and Barber’s lyrical Sure on this Shining Night. The choir will be joined by special guest Yosuke Matsui, principal trumpeter of the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic.
KZN South Coast
Japan Drive 2026
- Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026
- Time: From 9am
- Venue: Dezzi Raceway, District Road 440, Marburg, Port Shepstone
- Tickets: R180–R950 via Webtickets
Petrolheads, start your engines! Japan Drive is bringing a full day of Japanese car culture, motorsport and lifestyle experiences to Dezzi Raceway.
Expect JDM show cars, drifting, track action, gaming, food and entertainment, with plenty to keep motoring enthusiasts and curious newcomers busy. VIP tickets include access to a dedicated VIP area, while helicopter rides are also planned, subject to weather, operational requirements and passenger restrictions.
Qhawe and Friends: All VIP 2026
- Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026
- Time: From 6pm
- Venue: Ugu Sports and Leisure Centre, KZN South Coast
- Tickets: R200–R400 via Webtickets
The KZN South Coast is getting a sunset-to-nighttime soundtrack as Qhawe brings friends together for the fifth instalment of this music and lifestyle event.
The line-up includes Qhawe, Vinny Da Vinci and Andy X, with more artists and DJs still to be announced. Organisers promise an atmosphere centred on music, friends and family, with local, regional, national and international talent on the bill.
KZN Midlands and Drakensberg
Drakensberg Boys Choir: Internal Music Competition
- Date: Friday, 30 October 2026
- Time: 7pm
- Venue: Drakensberg Boys Choir School, R600, Cathkin Park
- Tickets: R180 adults; R140 pensioners and children; R140 per person for groups of 10 or more via Webtickets
The Drakensberg Boys Choir is putting its rising talent in the spotlight for an evening of musical variety and youthful brilliance.
Selected from more than 60 entries, the programme features solo performances, ensembles, bands and choirs, with everything from classical masterpieces to contemporary favourites and original compositions. It’s a chance to hear the musicians of tomorrow show off their skills beyond the choir stage.
B# Music Show
- Date: Saturday, 31 October
- Location: Mendola Wedding Venue, 1 Hilton Road, opposite Grace College
- Tickets: R130
- Bookings: 079 287 1619
- Extras: BYO picnic baskets
B# returns for another evening of live music, bringing together jazz, rock 'n' roll, golden oldies and ballads. The setlist ranges from Elvis Presley, Cher and ABBA to Adele, Phil Collins, Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles and Billy Joel.
Bring your picnic basket and settle in for an evening of familiar favourites. Limited drinks will be available at the venue, while picnic orders can also be arranged in advance.
Luna Paige – Die Reisigers Album Launch
- Date: Saturday, 31 October
- Time: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7pm
- Location: Chamberlain Music Centre, Hilton College
- Tickets: R160 via Quicket
- Information: Charles on 082 331 7271
- Extras: BYOB
Luna Paige brings her acclaimed Die Reisigers album and live show to Hilton for an intimate evening of music, storytelling and visual art.
Inspired by her journey along the Camino and travels through South Africa and Southern Europe, the album explores movement, belonging, loss, self-love, acceptance and the people encountered along the way.
For the Hilton performance, Paige will be joined by André Scheepers on guitar, keyboard and electronic arrangements.
Midlands Hospice Beer Fun Run with Rawdons
- Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026
- Time: 10am–1pm
- Venue: Nottingham Road Brewing Company
- Distance: 800m around the dam
- Bookings: marketing@midlandshospice.co.za
Beer, fresh air and a good cause — what more do you need?
Join Midlands Hospice and Rawdons for a family-friendly Beer Fun Run. The 800m route takes you around the dam, with a beer/gin table along the way and another waiting at the finish line. You can run solo and sip your way around the route, or team up with friends and split the drinks between you.
Kids can join in the fun too, with free juice available for little runners.
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