Spring Fiesta is returning this October with a powerful mix of house music, hip hop and dance culture as the much-loved festival prepares for another major celebration at the Wild Waters Complex in Boksburg.
Taking place on Saturday, 3 October 2026, the festival will bring together thousands of music lovers for a full day of performances, entertainment and experiences, continuing a 15-year legacy that has made Spring Fiesta one of South Africa’s longest-running music festivals.
The first three stages announced for this year’s festival are Stay True Sounds, Soul Candi Live and the Hip Hop Floor, each bringing its own distinct sound and audience to the event.
The Stay True Sounds stage will feature legendary British producer Atjazz, who will join South African deep house pioneer Jullian Gomes for a special back-to-back set. The lineup also includes Dwson, KUDbEU, Aquatone, Kid Fonque, !Sooks, Nutty Nys, Vinny Da Vinci B2B DJ Christos of DJ’s At Work, Thabo Tonick B2B Hypaphonik, KVRVBO, Black Villain and Graham Deep.
Soul Candi Live, a long-standing institution in South African dance music, will also return with an international-heavy lineup led by celebrated duo Fish Go Deep and Irish house favourite Shane Johnson.
They will be joined by Dr Duda featuring special guests, DJ Fresh, Ralf Gum, DJ Mbuso, C-Blak, D.General, DJ Terrance of Music Box, Judy Jay, Nastic Groove B2B TimADeep, Kali Mija, Jay Em and Taz Golden B2B AndileAndy.
Hip hop fans will have their own major attraction with the return of the Hip Hop Floor, hosted by DJ Speedsta. Blxckie leads a lineup that includes Loatinover Pounds, Frank Casino, DJ Sliqe, DJ Capital, DJ Zan D, DJ Fae Fae, Hudson, Lesedi The DJ, Kyotic, Themba Lunacy, Sike The DJ, Fif_Laaa, Courtnaè Paul, Doom It, Zap DJ and 39 Thirty.
The stage promises a celebration of South African hip hop spanning established stars, respected DJs and emerging talent, with organisers promising high-energy performances, collaborations and crowd-pleasing moments throughout the day.
Zane Gulston, Head of Talent, said the festival’s focus remains on creating memorable experiences while showcasing the depth of South Africa’s dance music scene.
“Spring Fiesta has always been about creating moments that bring people together through music,” says Gulston. “Every year we challenge ourselves to curate experiences that celebrate the incredible depth of SA’s dance music culture while introducing audiences to some of the world’s finest artists. 2026 is all about quality, connection and unforgettable moments on the dancefloor.”
The festival has, over the past 15 years, grown beyond being simply a music event, becoming an annual gathering that celebrates the sounds, culture and people that have shaped South Africa’s dance music landscape.
From deep house and soulful grooves to underground sounds and chart-topping hip hop, the 2026 edition is set to offer audiences a broad musical experience across its stages.
Spring Fiesta’s organisers say the festival is also about the connections created around the music, with loyal attendees returning year after year while new audiences experience the event for the first time.
“Spring Fiesta has always been about creating moments that bring people together through music,” Gulston says. “Every year we challenge ourselves to curate experiences that celebrate the incredible depth of SA’s dance music culture while introducing audiences to some of the world’s finest artists.”
With three stages already announced, more artists, stages and festival experiences are expected to be revealed ahead of the event.
The festival will run from midday until late at the Wild Waters Complex in Boksburg.
Ticket prices are being released in phases. Phase 1 general access tickets are priced at R300, VIP tickets at R500 and VVIP tickets at R1,000, with VVIP tickets already sold out. Phase 2 general access tickets cost R400, while VVIP tickets are R1,350 and VIP tickets are sold out. Phase 3 tickets are priced at R500 for general access, R700 for VIP and R1,650 for VVIP access.
Tickets are available through Howler, with festival-goers encouraged to secure their tickets as the different phases sell out.
With international house music names, South African dance music heavyweights and some of the country’s most exciting hip hop acts already confirmed, Spring Fiesta 2026 is shaping up to be another major highlight on the country’s entertainment calendar.
