The DStv Delicious International Food & Music Festival Powered by LottoStar is back for its 11th year, and it promises to be bigger, bolder, and more flavourful than ever. Taking place at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from 20 to 21 September 2025, the festival brings together world-class performances, culinary adventures, vibrant fashion and art installations all under one sky.
Highlights: Lineups & Performers
- International headliners include Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, both bringing in soulful, globally recognised hits that have shaped music history.
- Also on the bill are Don Toliver and Inkabi Zezwe (the dynamic duo of Big Zulu & Sjava), adding flavour with hip-hop, rap, and local styles.
- Homegrown talents like Kwesta, Zee Nxumalo, Kelvin Momo, Lira, Zoë Modiga, Mandisi Dyantyis will deliver across stages, ensuring strong local representation.
Food, Fashion & Culture: More Than Just Music
- The Proudly South African Delicious Food Mile will showcase a wide variety of culinary offerings street food to high-end dishes from local and international cuisine. Expect everything from kotas and braai plates to fusion flavours and gourmet experience zones.
- The Trader Academy Powered by FoodBev SETA returns, giving emerging food entrepreneurs exposure, mentorship, and real presence in the festival marketplace. This aligns with the festival’s mission to uplift and grow local SMMEs.
- Fashion, art installations, and visual storytelling are integral, with multiple activations, creative spaces and playful stages (e.g. dance stages, Channel O Dance Stage) that celebrate South African creativity and heritage.
Tickets & Access (Available at ticketmaster.co.za)
- General Admission tickets are priced at R1,050 per person.
- “Delicious Lounge” offering (main arena elevated amenities) costs R2,500 pp.
- The premium Injabulo Luxury Lounge (The Terrace) is priced from R8,350. Those tickets include enhanced hospitality, food/drinks, private viewing decks, etc.
- VIP / lounge packages are also available via hospitality providers.
It’s More Than a Festival
- This event is one of the major markers of Heritage Month in South Africa part of the celebration of creative freedom, identity, culture, unity.
- Economically, the festival supports local food vendors, artisans, fashion designers and performers, giving them a platform to grow their brands.
- The mix of global headliners alongside local stars bridges audiences and helps to strengthen South Africa’s position on the international festival map.
