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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Two-time Grammy Award winner Gregory Porter is set to grace Durban for one night only on 15 November as part of his Love Is King Tour. Known for his rich and soulful voice, Porter continues to enchant audiences around the world with his unique blend of jazz, soul, and timeless storytelling.
Fans can look forward to an evening filled with passion, warmth, and musical brilliance as he performs some of his most beloved hits, including Hey Laura and Real Good Hands.
Calling all wild ones! On 15 and 16 November, the Durban Exhibition Centre will come alive with the 2025 Great Outdoors Expo, a celebration of adventure and open-air living. Visitors can expect everything from 4x4s tough enough to take on the Drakensberg in reverse, to camping gear so fool-proof it practically sets itself up.
The event will also feature live demonstrations, gourmet food stalls, and exciting surprise giveaways – because who doesn’t love a chance to win?
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.
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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