Majid Jordan Returns to South Africa for Milk + Cookies Festival 2026 — Full Line-Up for Cape Town & Johannesburg
Majid Jordan South Africa Milk and Cookies Festival 2026
Johannesburg, 27 November 2025 — Milk + Cookies Festival is officially back and bigger than ever, announcing Majid Jordan and Gunna as co-headliners for its highly anticipated return to South Africa. The globally acclaimed duo behind hits like Her, Waves of Blue and You, are set to deliver a landmark performance that bridges South Africa’s deep-rooted soulful sound with the progressive energy defining global R&B and alternative culture today.
The announcement marks a major moment for SA’s festival calendar, reinforcing Milk + Cookies’ mission to bring world-class acts to local stages while uplifting the country’s thriving creative community.
After a sold-out 2025 debut headlined by Kaytranada, which attracted more than 20,000 fans, Milk + Cookies Music Week returns from 19 December 2025 to 13 January 2026 — promising a cultural celebration that honours South Africa’s heritage, empowers its youth, and spotlights its leading talent.
Introducing the Move Mzansi Stage — Powered by Extreme
Returning for a second year, Extreme joins the festival as an official partner with an even stronger commitment to championing South Africa’s youth culture. The partnership unveils a brand-new attraction: the Move Mzansi Stage — Powered by Extreme, a high-energy platform dedicated to movement-led music, dance culture, and the next generation of South African creators.
The stage celebrates the heartbeat of SA’s youth — from Amapiano and Deep House to Electronic and Dance — while giving rising DJs, dancers and cultural innovators a world-class space to showcase their craft.
Extreme’s Move Mzansi movement is rooted in the belief that positive energy, bold self-expression and purposeful movement unlock human potential. The brand continues to fuel a generation of dreamers and doers, and the Move Mzansi Stage reflects this mission: a bold, inclusive dancefloor built for unity, self-expression and cultural evolution.
Full 2026 Line-Up: Cape Town & Johannesburg
This year’s festival features its most ambitious line-up yet, merging global heavyweights with South Africa’s brightest stars across two cities.
CAPE TOWN — SATURDAY, 3 JANUARY 2026
MAIN STAGE
- Gunna
- Majid Jordan
- Nasty C
- Dlala Thukzin
- YoungstaCPT
- Vigro Deep
- TenOceans
- 2woBunnies
- Mshayi
- Rarri
- Bella Worldwide
MOVE MZANSI STAGE — Powered by Extreme
- Que DJ
- Shamiso
- Summer Heynes
- Not A She
- Pierre Johnson
- GGOLDIE
- Fort Noks
- Internet Girl
- DJ Abu
- Mashup Sessions
JOHANNESBURG — SATURDAY, 10 JANUARY 2026
MAIN STAGE
- Gunna
- Majid Jordan
- A-Reece
- Blxckie
- DJ Speedsta
- DJ Kent
- Jazzwrld & Thukuthela
- Dwson
- Fiflaaa
- Pona x Nkly
- Jinji
MOVE MZANSI STAGE — Powered by Extreme
- DJ Capital
- Tango Supreme
- Stixx
- Omagoqa
- Lelowhatsgood
- Uncle Partytime
- ASVNTE
- Baby Whitz
- Kaygo
- Baptiste
More Than a Festival — A Cultural Movement
Milk + Cookies continues to prove it is more than a music festival: it is an ecosystem for creative growth. Across the month-long Music Week, fans and creators can expect:
Writing Camps
Hands-on mentorship and collaboration for emerging South African producers and songwriters.
Dot Connectors Panels
Industry conversations linking SA’s creative talent with global executives and North American industry leaders.
Merch Pop-Ups
Exclusive showcases of South African fashion brands and designers.
Community & CSI Initiatives
Local job creation, donations, training programmes, and opportunities that ensure the festival leaves a lasting positive impact.
This holistic approach positions Milk + Cookies as one of Africa’s defining creative events — fusing music, culture, entrepreneurship and empowerment.
Tickets & Event Info
Tickets are officially on sale at:
milkandcookiesfestival.com
Howler: Cape Town | Johannesburg
- Age restriction: 18+
- Festival dates: 19 December 2025 – 13 January 2026
- Official social handles: @milkcookiesfest on Instagram, TikTok and X
Milk + Cookies Festival 2026 — FAQ
1. When is the Milk + Cookies Festival 2026?
Milk + Cookies Music Week runs from 19 December 2025 to 13 January 2026, with the main festival dates on 3 January 2026 (Cape Town) and 10 January 2026 (Johannesburg).
2. Who are the headliners for Milk + Cookies Festival 2026?
The 2026 edition is headlined by Majid Jordan and Gunna, alongside major South African acts including Nasty C, A-Reece, Dlala Thukzin, Blxckie, YoungstaCPT, Vigro Deep, and more.
3. What is the Move Mzansi Stage powered by Extreme?
The Move Mzansi Stage — Powered by Extreme is a new festival stage dedicated to movement-led music, dance culture, and showcasing the next generation of South Africa’s DJs, dancers, and creators.
It celebrates genres like Amapiano, Deep House, Electronic and Dance.
4. Where will the festival take place?
Milk + Cookies Festival will be held in two cities:
- Cape Town: Saturday, 3 January 2026
- Johannesburg: Saturday, 10 January 2026
5. Where can I buy tickets for Milk + Cookies Festival 2026?
Tickets are available on the official website milkandcookiesfestival.com and via Howler for both Cape Town and Johannesburg.
6. Is the festival 18+?
Yes. Milk + Cookies Festival is strictly 18+ only for all attendees.
7. Which artists are performing in Cape Town?
The Cape Town event features Gunna, Majid Jordan, Nasty C, Dlala Thukzin, YoungstaCPT, Vigro Deep, TenOceans, 2woBunnies, and more across the Main and Move Mzansi stages.
8. Which artists are performing in Johannesburg?
The Johannesburg line-up includes Gunna, Majid Jordan, A-Reece, Blxckie, DJ Kent, DJ Speedsta, Omagoqa, Uncle Partytime, and many other rising and established South African artists.
9. What makes Milk + Cookies Festival unique?
Milk + Cookies is more than a festival — it’s a creative ecosystem featuring writing camps, industry panels, fashion pop-ups, community upliftment initiatives, and opportunities for emerging artists to build careers.
10. Will there be merch or fashion pop-ups at the festival?
Yes. Milk + Cookies will host exclusive merch activations and spotlight South African clothing brands and designers across both cities.
11. Are there community or CSI projects linked to the festival?
Yes. Milk + Cookies runs ongoing community givebacks, job creation programmes, and CSI projects that support young creatives and local communities in South Africa.
12. Where can I find official festival updates?
Follow the festival on social media:
@milkcookiesfest on Instagram, TikTok and X.