The Durban Blues Revival Festival (likely what you mean by “Durban bleus festerville” — a blues festival in Durban, with “Festerville” possibly a misspelling or autocorrect for “festival”) is a one-day event celebrating live blues and blues-rock music.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, 13 June 2026
- Time: Starts at 14:00 (2 PM)
- Venue: Westown Square (The Bowl), Outer West Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (3 Westown Crescent)
- Tickets: From R300 to R350 (available via Webtickets)
It’s described as bringing the raw energy and soul of the blues back to Durban, with a focus on South African blues and blues-rock artists plus emerging local talent. Expect powerful guitar work, deep grooves, and a proper live music vibe.
Announced Lineup (as of now)
- Dan Patlansky (headliner) — South African blues-rock guitar legend.
- Smoke J Lawrence (aka Nico Lawrence, “Africa’s King of the Blues”) — Known for his raw, soulful Delta-style blues with South African flavour.
- Good Trouble
- Barry Thomson and the Reals (often mentioned as opening or a key local act; The Reals are a well-known Durban blues band)
The official ticket pages describe a “curated lineup” but don’t list every act yet — more artists may be added closer to the date. It’s a smaller, focused revival event rather than a massive multi-stage festival.
