2020 EVENT HIGHLIGHTSJANUARY05 ALICE IN WONDERLAND Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre - DurbanWith zany, topsy-turvy characters, including an array of colourful puppets, magical scenery, vibrant costumes, topical jokes and toe-tapping songs, this show is guaranteed to delight the whole family!
26 ABBA TRIBUTE SHOW Isibaya Casino - DurbanFar from being just another cover band, The ABBA Show is a full-scale concert production featuring more than two hours of fun, energetic musical performances with a live backing band, replica costumes, theatrical lighting and effects and all the dancing an ABBA fan can handle.
FEBRUARY01-02 DRAK CHALLENGE 2020 UnderbergThe best of the southern Berg, the two day Drak Challenge canoe marathon in Underberg is the most fun you can have canoeing!
08-09 aQUELLE MIDMAR MILE Midmar Dam, PietermaritzburgThe world’s largest open water swim and an icon on the South African sporting calendar.
08-12 FIELD HOCKEY SA VS USA SUMMER SERIES Ashton International College, Ballito Ashton International College Ballito will be hosting the men’s national field hockey teams of South Africa and the USA as part of the Men’s Summer Series.
27-29 DUSI CANOE MARATHON Pietermaritzburg to DurbanThe Dusi Canoe Marathon, founded in 1951, covers roughly 120km between Pietermaritzburg and Durban, is the biggest canoeing event on the African continent, and one of the world’s most popular river marathons, attracting up to 1600 paddlers each year.
MARCH15 THE DELOITTE CHALLENGE DurbanThe race consist of a 42.2km marathon, 21.1km half marathon, 5km fun run and a 40km cycle race. The marathon is a Comrades Marathon qualifier.
15 KZN TRAIL RUN AT BLYTHEDALE COASTAL ESTATE
Blythedale Coastal EstateA scenic 5km, 13km and 20km trail run framed by bush and beach, wherewalkers are also welcome and children are looked after by childminders.
19-22 DECOREX DURBAN 2020 DurbanThe impact of our colourful continent on the 2020 lifestyle trends will be brought home through the features and products showcasing at Africa’s biggest décor and design exhibition – Decorex SA.Visit website.
20-22 UCC SPORTS FESTIVAL Umhlali Country ClubThe 3-day event showcases UCC’s facilities, such as its 18 hole championship golf course, 5 tennis courts, 2 premier squash courts as well as 2 AAA rated lawn bowls greens. Live entertainment with food stalls complements this charity fundraising drive.
APRIL03 JAZZ CONCERT AT THE LUTHULI MUSEUM Luthuli Museum, GroutvilleThe Luthuli Museum presents live performances, featuring different genres and trends of jazz, performed by an array of musicians. Laid back evenings with the likes of Mbuso Khoza, Heels Over Head, Zoe The Seed, Nduduzo Makhathini and many others.
05 SUGAR RUSH CLASSIC FESTIVAL BallitoThis 12km trail run and 45km mountain bike race at Sugar Rush Parkfollows a challenging single track that takes you through severalsugar cane farms.
09-13 SPLASHY FEN 2020 MUSIC FESTIVAL UnderbergSplashy Fen is South Africa’s longest running and oldest music festival.It is so much more than just a music festival, it is a festival that celebrates life, art, music, people, love laughter, fun and enjoyment, all within a world heritage site (The Drakensberg).
10-14 EASTER BEACH FESTIVAL BallitoHeld in Ballito annually during the Easter weekend, fun activitiesinclude a pageant, a treasure hunt and a beach rugby and soccertournaments. Prizes are also up for grabs.
26 aQUELLE TOUR DURBAN Moses Mabhida Stadium, DurbanThe 25th edition of Durban’s premier road cycle race, over 115km, 90km and 45km. > VISIT WEBSITE
MAY09 YELLOWFIN OCEAN CHALLENGE Salt RockThe Yellowfin Ocean Challenge, taking palce between Ballito and Salt Rock, is a 2km swim and the ultimate 5km open water adventure, deep ocean style.
10-14 AFRICA’S TRAVEL INDABA Durban ICCAfrica’s Travel Indaba is one of the largest tourism marketing events on the African calendar and one of the top three ‘must visit’ events of its kind on the global calendar. It showcases the widest variety of Africa’s best tourism products and attracts international buyers and media from across the world.> VISIT WEBSITE
16 TOYOTA WARRIOR SA OCR Seaton, BallitoA world class obstacle course racing (OCR) competition, hosted by Seaton, includes the 10km Commando Elite and 15km Black Ops Elite races.> VISIT WEBSITE
21 ILEMBE CHAMBER ANNUAL GALA DINNER Fairmont ZimbaliThe Fairmont Zimbali Lodge & Resort partner with the iLembe Chamber in presenting the premier gala dinner in the iLembe district’s business calendar.
22-31 THE ROYAL SHOW PietermaritzburgThe Royal Show is Africa’s largest mixed agricultural show, and also boasts an extensive entertainment programme and a broad mix of public-interest exhibits. > VISIT WEBSITE
Drak Challenge canoeing race
The Ballito Pro
JUNE05 JAZZ CONCERT AT THE LUTHULI MUSEUM Luthuli Museum, GroutvilleThe Luthuli Museum presents live performances, featuring different genres and trends of jazz, performed by an array of musicians. Laid back evenings with the likes of Mbuso Khoza, Heels Over Head, Zoe The Seed, Nduduzo Makhathini and many others.
07 KZN TRAIL RUN AT BLYTHEDALE COASTAL ESTATE Blythedale Coastal EstateA scenic 5km, 13km and 20km trail run framed by bush and beach, wherewalkers are also welcome and children are looked after by childminders.
14 THE COMRADES MARATHON Pietermaritzburg to DurbanThe “down run” will start at the City Hall in Pietermaritzburg and finishes at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. > VISIT WEBSITE
25-28 KWADUKUZA WINTER FAIR KwaDukuzaThis fundraising event coordinated by KwaDukuza Child and Welfare Society offers live performance, a theme park, food stalls, a fun fair, car show and kiddies corner.
29-05 BALLITO PRO SURFING COMPETITION & FESTIVAL Willards Beach, BallitoWorld Surf League Men’s Challenger Series event and Women’s Qualifying Series event.Splashy Fen Festival
JULY03 LUTHULI LEGACY WALK AND FUN RUN Luthuli Museum, GroutvilleRetracing the last steps of the Chief Luthuli before he died on 21 July 1967, serve to honour the life of Chief Albert Luthuli as a liberation struggle icon, as well as ensuring that his ideas, values, philosophies and his vision are preserved.
04 THE DURBAN JULY DurbanAfrica’s best horse racing event, Greyville Racecourse, Durban.> VISIT WEBSITE
09 MTN CORPORATE GOLF CHALLENGE Zimbali Country ClubThe premier corporate golfing event on the KZN North Coast.
11 SPRINGBOKS VS SCOTLAND Jonsson Kings Park, DurbanThe Rugby World Champions will face Scotland as part of the Castle Lager Incoming Series.
19-25 BALLITO LIONS SOAP BOX DERBY BallitoYoung kids of all ages are invited to zoom down the bottom end of the cordoned off Ballito Drive in friendly competition and amongst a street carnival atmosphere.
AUGUST07 JAZZ CONCERT AT THE LUTHULI MUSEUM Luthuli Museum, GroutvilleThe Luthuli Museum presents live performances, featuring different genres and trends of jazz, performed by an array of musicians. Laid back evenings with the likes of Mbuso Khoza, Heels Over Head, Zoe The Seed, Nduduzo Makhathini and many others.
00-00 DOLPHIN COAST CHALLENGE Durban, Umdloti & Salt RockEpic downwind surfski race from Durban to Salt Rock, covering 42km. over two days and set up to take best advantage of the prevailing weather.
SEPTEMBER04 JAZZ CONCERT AT THE LUTHULI MUSEUM Luthuli Museum, GroutvilleThe Luthuli Museum presents live performances, featuring different genres and trends of jazz, performed by an array of musicians. Laid back evenings with the likes of Mbuso Khoza, Heels Over Head, Zoe The Seed, Nduduzo Makhathini and many others.
24 UMKHOSI WELEMBE & HERITAGE DAY CELEBRATIONS Moses Mabhida StadiumUmkhosi weLembe honours the legacy of AmaZulu founder King Shaka Zulu, forming part of larger nationwide Heritage Day celebrations.
OCTOBER02 JAZZ CONCERT AT THE LUTHULI MUSEUM Luthuli Museum, GroutvilleThe Luthuli Museum presents live performances, featuring different genres and trends of jazz, performed by an array of musicians. Laid back evenings with the likes of Mbuso Khoza, Heels Over Head, Zoe The Seed, Nduduzo Makhathini and many others.
04 KZN TRAIL RUN AT BLYTHEDALE COASTAL ESTATE Blythedale Coastal EstateA scenic 5km, 13km and 20km trail run framed by bush and beach, wherewalkers are also welcome and children are looked after by childminders.
NOVEMBER04 CHIEF ALBERT LUTHULI MEMORIAL LECTURE Luthuli Museum, GroutvilleThe annual Chief Albert Luthuli Memorial Lecture remains an important vehicle to inform and educate South Africans and the world at large about the life and times of this stalwart.
Vodacom Durban July 27-06 THE RAGE FESTIVAL BallitoSouth Africa’s biggest and longest running youth music and lifestyle festival, drawing thousands of school leavers.
29-30 DOLPHIN COAST CHRISTMAS FAIR Ballito - Collisheen EstateA fundraising event featuring high quality food and unique handcraftedgifts at Collisheen Estate.
DECEMBER04 JAZZ CONCERT AT THE LUTHULI MUSEUM Luthuli Museum, GroutvilleThe Luthuli Museum presents live performances, featuring different genres and trends of jazz, performed by an array of musicians. Laid back evenings with the likes of Mbuso Khoza, Heels Over Head, Zoe The Seed, Nduduzo Makhathini and many others.
15 THE LITCHI FESTIVAL Salt RockIn the orchards, just beyond Animal Flag Farm, you can pick litchis on tractor trips that leave every 15 - 20 minutes.
22 BLYTHEDALE BEACH FESTIVAL KwaDukuza - BlythedaleRunning for two days after Christmas day, the festival attracts thousands of people and includes sporting activities and musical performances.
Dolphin Coast Challenge
Dolphin Coast Christmas Fair
The Rage Festival
Ballito New Year’s Eve Party
2020 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
31 THE LAST DANCE MUSIC FESTIVAL Sugar Rush ParkLive DJ’s and local music acts entertain hordes of partygoers on the last evening of the year. This festival attracts approximately 50 000 festival revellers, so if big parties are your thing, this is for you!
31 NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY Ballito VillageClose off 2020 on a high in Ballito with thousands of partygoers enjoying South Africa’s most famous street party!
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