Can you taste the deliciousness, Johannesburg?
The DStv Delicious International Food & Music Festival is back!
For those unfamiliar with the festival, think great music, great food, and South African vibes all rolled into one weekend of fun.
A Celebration of Culture, Flavour, and Beats
The DStv Delicious International Food & Music Festival Powered by LottoStar takes place at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit on 20 and 21 September 2025.
To complement the mouth-watering food experiences on offer across the weekend, international star Ms. Lauryn Hill will take to the main stage on 21 September alongside guests Wyclef Jean, YG Marley, and Zion Marley as part of the Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour.
Local stars Lira, Joyous Celebration Rewind, Zoe Modiga, Mandisi Dyantyis, and Oskido complete the Sunday lineup.
On Saturday the 20th, a culture clash of global and local heat led by Don Toliver, Kwesta, Inkabi Zezwe, Sjava, and Big Zulu will take the main stage by storm.
If that's not entertaining enough for you, the Dance Stage will also be bringing the heat, with the likes of Oscar Mbo, Ashoju (both Saturday), Sandy Rivera, DJ Fresh, and DJ Tira (all Sunday) getting the party started - and helping you burn off the delicious food you've consumed all day.
Om Nom Nom
While we know the entertainment is going to be incredible, the food offering is going to be just as good.
The Proudly South African Delicious Food Mile will have street-food, regional delicacies, and dishes that celebrate South Africa’s gastronomic heritage on offer all weekend.
From kotas and gyros to bao buns and gourmet burgers, a combination of South African, Asian, Middle-Eastern, European, and American favourites awaits you.
While the food will be delicious, there is also purpose behind it, with the Delicious Festival Trader Academy Powered by FoodBev SETA shining a light on entrepreneurial excellence.
Established to build a more inclusive and resilient food economy, the academy empowers emerging food entrepreneurs through mentorship, training, compliance support, and trading opportunities.
At this year's festival, the academy will platform 11 graduate entrepreneurs who have shown remarkable growth on their food journeys.
Hungry yet?
Below are some of the culinary options that will be on offer over the weekend:
- Baan Bootsbar: Samoosas, stir-fries, pad thai, and fried rice (tofu, chicken or beef)
- The Vegan Chef: Plant-based, deep fried vegan favourites - crispy not chicken burgers, ribs, chips, bao buns, and waffles
- Fuji Poke Bowls: Poke bowls with salmon, tofu or Korean chicken, with crunchy layers
- We Make Dumplings: Pan-fried pork dumplings, spicy beef wontons, bao, and veggie udon noodles
- Smoke and Soul: Lamb spit wraps, burgers, and braai plates paired with roasted garlic baby potatoes and house-made chakalaka. Plus a lamb-and-wors combo that pays homage to the township braai
- Exotically Divine Ital: Vegan fusion with Ital spirit
- SA Belgian Waffle Supplies: Classic Brussels waffles with ice-cream and sweet toppings
- Real Wraps: Fresh Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavours with Souvlaki beef or chicken and gyros with fresh Tzatziki
- Dunky Donut Bar: Delectable mini-doughnuts, chip twisters and corndogs
- Happy Coconut: Refreshing coconuts from Mozambique.
Important Delicious Festival information
If you haven't got your tickets yet for this not-to-be-missed event, you can purchase them HERE. No tickets will be on sale at the gate. Please also note that printed tickets will not be accepted - you will be required to show a digital copy of your ticket on your phone.
The festival will be cashless, so don't forget your bank cards. If you are planning on driving, limited parking tickets are available through the ticket link above.
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