From bites to beats: Your insider’s guide to the DStv Delicious Festival

Joburg’s most delicious weekend is back! Get ready to mark your calendars because the DStv Delicious International Food & Music Festival is returning to the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit. This year, the festival is celebrating three decades of creative freedom in South Africa with a weekend-long feast for all your senses. If you’re a foodie, a music lover, or just someone looking for a great day out, here’s everything you need to know.

Dates, venue, and tickets

The festival will take place on Saturday, 20 September and Sunday, 21 September 2025, at its usual home, the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit.

Tickets are already available and can be purchased through Ticketmaster. Don't wait until the last minute, as tickets are known to sell out. A few things to note:

• There are no weekend passes, so you'll need to buy separate tickets for each day if you plan to attend the whole weekend.
• The event is strictly cashless, so bring your bank card.
• Parking is available on-site but is limited and costs less when pre-booked online with your ticket.

The headliners and entertainment

This year's music lineup promises a blend of international heavyweights and local icons. On Saturday, the stage will be lit up by American rapper Don Toliver, alongside South African favourites like Kwesta and the supergroup Inkabi Zezwe (Sjava & Big Zulu). The Channel O Dance Stage will feature a range of house, amapiano, and hip-hop artists, with a special international guest, Glastonbury Festival alumnus ASHOJU.

Sunday is all about soul, jazz, and nostalgia. The main stage will be headlined by the legendary Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. They will be joined by special guests Ziggy Marley and YG Marley. The Sunday lineup also includes powerhouse local performers like Joyous Celebration Rewind, Mandisi Dyantyis, and Zoë Modiga, with Afro-soul queen Lira making a triumphant return.

The foodie's paradise

It wouldn't be Delicious without the food. The festival is a celebration of South African cuisine, bringing together top food traders who serve everything from street-style bites to gourmet creations. The Proudly South African Delicious Mile will be the ultimate food zone, where you can explore a wide range of tastes, from traditional dishes to unique culinary fusions. Keep an eye out for celebrity chef appearances and cooking demonstrations throughout the weekend.

What to Bring (and what not to bring)

• Do bring: Your phone with your digital ticket downloaded, a bank card, and a handheld umbrella (in case of a surprise Highveld shower).
• Don't bring: Any food or drinks, including water. The festival has a strict no-pass-out policy and a zero-tolerance stance on outside beverages and food.