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South Africa is spoiled for choice in the electronic music scene. Our local talent is doing the most, from Oskido to Black Coffee.
Thanks to homegrown genres like Amapiano and Gqom, our influence has reached global heights. It’s no wonder the rest of the world wants to play with our MVPs.
We’ve got Ultra South Africa, Bazique, and AfrikaBurn. And because last year’s event was such a jol, fabric London will return for another epic party.
London clubbing institution fabric needs no introduction to rave and EDM music fans. Since 1999, the outfit has remained at the forefront of club culture and electronic music.
Platforming diverse genres, artists and communities, fabric has played a pivotal role in shaping the global dance music landscape for over 27 years. Facts!
Because fans were clamouring for more, fabric, in collaboration with Sub Sahara, will bring two shows to Cape Town and Joburg in January 2027.
Plus, Desiree (Palesa Desiree Shilabje) marks her return to Jozi for a special homecoming. The fast-rising South African house and techno DJ, producer, and curator is a fixture on London’s house and techno scene, with a genre-spanning approach to the dancefloor and her work through MMINO.
Joburg, you’re up
Joburg ravers, start saving. fabric takes over Carfax on Friday, 15 January.
Why Carfax? Well, it just felt right. Carfax is one of the city’s most established cultural and nightlife spaces. Based in Newtown, a historic cultural district, Carfax has been a fixture of the city’s creative and underground music scene since 1995.
Today, the gritty industrial space is a thriving multidisciplinary venue for music, art and creative culture.
Joining the headliners are Daniel Avery, Desiree, HAAi and Midland.
Cape Town, your turn
Cape Town devotees won’t have to wait long. On Saturday 16 January, fabric head to the Castle of Good Hope for the second time.
South Africa’s oldest surviving building will once again transform into a visual spectacle, with large-scale projection mapping covering the castle walls and courtyards.
The Cape Town lineup includes Daniel Avery, HAAi, Heidi, and Midland, with more artists to be announced.
fabric London South Africa headliners confirmed for the tour are Daniel Avery, local talent Desiree, HAAi, Heidi, and Midland. Organisers say the local line-up will be announced soon.
Time Out tip: Known for his eclectic approach to house, techno and electro, Midland makes his South African debut in January.
Event details:
Johannesburg: Friday, 15 January
Venue: Carfax
Cost: From R250, bookings via website
Cape Town: Saturday, 16 January
Venue: The Castle of Good Hope
Cost: From R250, bookings via website
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