NOT JUST A MUSIC FESTIVAL
The activities at Folklore Festival are informed by celebrating our culture and heritage through a multidisciplinary experience from the East, West, North and South of Africa. A music concert on the main stage, workshops, a book fair on the storyteller’s stage, a bambinos and kids area with drumming circles, play time singing and a safe place to leave your kids to play and learn - not forgetting traditional dancers off stage, making for the best sensorial cultural experience!
"Folklore is the expressive body of culture shared and preserved by a particular group of people, it is inclusive of the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth, in the form of tales, sayings, dances, proverbs, jokes and music captured through various art forms.” Says Bubu.
The highly anticipated 4th edition of the Folklore Festival is set to return on 11-13 September 2025, embracing the powerful theme of #Kinfolk – a celebration of the deep, meaningful connections that bind us as a community rooted in African culture and heritage preservation.
This gathering represents more than entertainment; it is a homecoming where cultural custodians, emerging artists, and community members unite to strengthen the threads that weave us together as one people, celebrating the profound truth that our individual stories are most powerful when they become part of our collective narrative.
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FAMILY DAY | SATURDAY | 13 SEPT
A full-day celebration featuring a food and crafts market, educational kids' area with activities and child minders, allowing families to enjoy a fulfilling cultural experience together.
This year's festival continues its promise to blend of traditional and contemporary expressions, creating spaces for intergenerational dialogue while fostering the next generation of cultural custodians and creative leaders.
Set the tone for the day with a soulful line-up: DJ Bob spinning vibrant sounds, Pilani Bubu serenading you with folk-infused rhythm, bringing rich, layered storytelling through music, and many more.
Upgrade your ticket for VIP brunch for a cultural food experience together with Food I Love You.
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UPGRADE TO OUR VIP BRUNCH EXPERIENCE
This is your all-day pass to feast, dance, and soak in the Folklore spirit in style.
On 13 September, to kick off your festival day in true Folklore style with our exclusive VIP Brunch Experience, where food, music, and community come together. From 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, indulge in a bountiful harvest table and live grill curated by Food I Love You, a conceptual food studio that blends storytelling with culinary artistry. With special performance by our festival founder and curator Pilani Bubu, Dj Bob and The ForeFathers Ensemble.
All this, in an outdoor dining experience designed for comfort and connection:VIP tables & lounge seating
Prime views of the main stage for the rest of the festival lineup till the very last note
Kids Allowed for Dinning Area and not in the VIP Lounge & BAR
FIRESIDE | FRIDAY | 12 SEPT
An evening spectacular to warm up with DJs, selectors, surprise live acts, fireside dancers, and drummers. The NSA welcomes us to their grounds with their jazz and pop band and choir. Then we connect generations with Luyanda Madope hosting is mentor Andile Yenana and fellow mentee: Apiwe Bubu - a three part piano session exploring decades of South African composers on Grand Piano. A conversation of shared values and knowledge.
