Soweto Kota Festival 2026 Announces Full Lineup for September
Soweto Kota Festival 2026 is bringing two days of music, food and township culture to Rockville, with a stacked lineup of artists and DJs set to perform at Elkah Cricket Oval on 5 and 6 September.
Kota lovers have another reason to pull up in September.
The Soweto Kota Festival 2026 has officially revealed its lineup, bringing together some of the biggest names in South African music and DJ culture for a weekend celebration in the heart of Soweto.
The festival takes place at Elkah Cricket Oval in Rockville on 5 and 6 September 2026.
Soweto Kota Festival 2026 Full Lineup
The lineup features 24 artists and DJs, including Lamiez Holworthy, Tman Xpress, Tracy, Mkeyz, Uncool Malemon, Jobbe, Mr X, Cya, Robbie D and Sxova.
Also joining the festival are Play Grl, Feza, Kitchen Mess, Njomane, Sabza G, Tshepo Jnr, DJ Scretcher, Skuzabell, Lady GP, Maeasy, Crazy Black Dudes and DJ Thinqo.
Full lineup:
- Lamiez Holworthy
- Tman Xpress
- Tracy
- Mkeyz
- Uncool Malemon
- Jobbe
- Mr X
- Cya
- Robbie D
- Sxova
- Play Grl
- Feza
- Kitchen Mess
- Njomane
- Sabza G
- Tshepo Jnr
- DJ Scretcher
- Skuzabell
- Lady GP
- Maeasy
- Crazy Black Dudes
- DJ Thinqo
With a mix of established names and emerging talent, the two-day event is shaping up as a proper celebration of Soweto’s music and kota culture.
When Is Soweto Kota Festival 2026?
The Soweto Kota Festival 2026 takes place on:
📅 Date: 5–6 September 2026
📍 Venue: Elkah Cricket Oval, Rockville, Soweto
The festival brings together live music and the culture surrounding the kota — one of Soweto’s most recognisable street-food staples.
Soweto Kota Festival 2026 Tickets
Tickets are currently available through Webtickets, Checkers and Shoprite, with additional tickets available through Supastore Dlamini.
Current ticket prices are:
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | R150 |
| Students | R130 |
| Learners | R130 |
| Kids aged 3–12 | R100 |
| Children 2 and under | Free |
Students need to provide a student card, while learners can provide a letter or term report where required.
Family Ticket Packages
There are also discounted family packages available:
- 1 adult + 1 child: R200
- 1 adult + 2 children: R270
- 1 adult + 3 children: R340
- 2 adults + 1 child: R320
- 2 adults + 2 children: R390
- 2 adults + 3 children: R420
Fans can also purchase tickets online through Computicket and Webtickets.
Soweto Kota Festival 2026
With 24 performers on the announced lineup, the Soweto Kota Festival is bringing plenty of entertainment to Elkah Cricket Oval across the two-day event.
The festival’s partners include Sovereign, sowetoTV and Vatra.
For anyone looking for a weekend of music, food and Soweto culture, the date is locked in:
5–6 September 2026 at Elkah Cricket Oval in Rockville.
Kota lovers, asambeni!
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