Known as "The Warmest Place to Be", Durban is more than just sunny skies, flavourful cuisine, and stunning beaches. This vibrant city pulses with energy all year round, thanks to a diverse calendar of events and festivals for every interest and budget.
From live concerts and cultural celebrations to exhibitions and food festivals, we’ve rounded up some of the hottest happenings you won’t want to miss.
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Bigger, better, and brighter than ever! That’s the promise of the Durban Botanic Gardens Trail of Lights, returning from 5 December to 3 January.
Visitors can look forward to enchanting evenings as the gardens come alive with dazzling light displays, live entertainment, festive treats, and picture-perfect backdrops ideal for family photos.
Celebrate the festive season with an evening of laughter at Festive Laughs, featuring a stellar lineup of comedy greats including Mark Banks, Bash with Tash, Conrad Koch (and his outspoken puppet Chester Missing), Henry Ramkissoon, Koobeshen Naidoo, Mmangaliso Mhlongo, Mo Vawda, Senzo Mthethwa, and Sagie Murugan.
Set to take place at the playTSOGO Globe, Suncoast, on 6 December, this comedy showcase promises an unforgettable night of festive fun and side-splitting entertainment.
The Hollywoodbets Sharks are gearing up for an exciting showdown against the Vodacom Bulls on home soil as part of the 2025–2026 Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
On 20 December, the Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium will come alive with the energy of passionate supporters as the action kicks off at 6 pm. Expect an electric atmosphere, good music, great vibes, and most importantly, edge-of-your-seat rugby.
Global music legend Bryan Adams will take the stage at Durban ICC on 28 and 29 April 2026 as part of his 'Roll with the Punches' Tour.
With a career spanning four decades and an array of chart-topping hits, calling it a night to remember would be no exaggeration.
The worldwide tour follows the release of his 16th studio album, 'Roll With The Punches', his first to be launched on his own independent label, Bad Records.
Are you in the mood for some Red Red Wine? You’re in luck, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell is coming to Durbs!
On 4 June, the Durban ICC will come alive as the legendary reggae-pop band from Birmingham takes the stage to perform timeless hits like Cherry Oh Baby, Please Don’t Make Me Cry, and Kingston Town.
We don't talk about Bruno, but we will be talking about this! Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and friends from Moana, Coco, Frozen, Toy Story, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and The Little Mermaid are coming to the Durban ICC from 24 to 26 July 2026 for Disney On Ice.
Get ready for world-class skating, acrobatics, and stunts, offering an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages – whether you’re sharing the magic with family or reliving your favourite Disney memories.
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