Phakama Mpumalanga Festival 2026
31 Oct - 1 Nov SAST (+02:00)
Phakama Venue
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The Phakama Mpumalanga Festival is a cultural explosion of music, fashion, art, and identity. Over two unforgettable days, White River transforms into a living, breathing showcase of local talent, authentic storytelling, and creative pride.
Following a successful introduction last year, our camping village returns — inviting festival-goers to take the experience even further. Sleep under the Mpumalanga skies, wake up to fresh energy, and stay fully immersed in the spirit of Phakama from sunrise to sunset.
Expect a dynamic line-up of live performances from Mpumalanga’s rising stars and headline acts, cutting-edge fashion runways, vibrant art installations, immersive exhibitions, pop-up markets, food, dance, poetry — and moments that move your soul.
Information
The festival is a family-friendly event, welcoming guests of all ages. We encourage families, friends, and individuals to come together and enjoy a safe, inclusive, and vibrant environment, with a diverse range of activities and experiences suitable for everyone.
A dedicated park-and-ride service will be available for all festival guests, ensuring convenient, safe, and seamless access to and from the festival grounds.
To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all guests, the following items are strictly prohibited within the festival grounds:
- Weapons of any kind, including sharp objects
- Fireworks, flammable materials, or explosives Glass bottles and containers Outside alcohol and unsealed beverages Drones or unauthorized aerial devices Professional recording equipment without prior accreditation Any item deemed dangerous or disruptive by event security
All guests may be subject to security checks upon entry. Management reserves the right to refuse entry or remove any individual found in possession of prohibited items.
Organiser
PHAKAMA
ALL EVENTS BY THIS ORGANISERInformation
The festival is a family-friendly event, welcoming guests of all ages. We encourage families, friends, and individuals to come together and enjoy a safe, inclusive, and vibrant environment, with a diverse range of activities and experiences suitable for everyone.
A dedicated park-and-ride service will be available for all festival guests, ensuring convenient, safe, and seamless access to and from the festival grounds.
To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all guests, the following items are strictly prohibited within the festival grounds:
- Weapons of any kind, including sharp objects
- Fireworks, flammable materials, or explosives Glass bottles and containers Outside alcohol and unsealed beverages Drones or unauthorized aerial devices Professional recording equipment without prior accreditation Any item deemed dangerous or disruptive by event security
All guests may be subject to security checks upon entry. Management reserves the right to refuse entry or remove any individual found in possession of prohibited items.
Organiser
PHAKAMA
ALL EVENTS BY THIS ORGANISERInfo
The Phakama Mpumalanga Festival is a cultural explosion of music, fashion, art, and identity. Over two unforgettable days, White River transforms into a living, breathing showcase of local talent, authentic storytelling, and creative pride.
Following a successful introduction last year, our camping village returns — inviting festival-goers to take the experience even further. Sleep under the Mpumalanga skies, wake up to fresh energy, and stay fully immersed in the spirit of Phakama from sunrise to sunset.
Expect a dynamic line-up of live performances from Mpumalanga’s rising stars and headline acts, cutting-edge fashion runways, vibrant art installations, immersive exhibitions, pop-up markets, food, dance, poetry — and moments that move your soul.