- Date & times: Saturday, 5 December 2026. Gates open at 10:00; the event runs until midnight.
- Venue: Moses Mabhida People’s Park, 44 Isaiah Ntshangase Road, Durban (adjacent to Moses Mabhida Stadium). The open, level outdoor space sits near the beachfront promenade and offers a coastal summer atmosphere. Paid on-site parking is available on the mustering fields; ride-hailing is often more convenient from the beachfront or city centre. Disabled facilities are listed.
- Age restriction: Strictly 18+.
- Scale & history: Previous editions (including the sold-out 12th in 2025) drew over 12,000 people. It has grown into one of South Africa’s notable live music and lifestyle festivals, mixing music, culture, and community vibes as the unofficial start of the KZN festive season.
Line-up (announced so far)
Confirmed artists include Sun-El Musician, DJ Zinhle, Sjava, Msaki, and Dlala Thukzin, with additional names still being revealed. Expect a broad mix spanning Amapiano, Gqom, Maskandi, Gospel, and Hip-Hop on a large outdoor stage. Gagasi FM presenters typically host and add energy throughout the day. More announcements are expected in the coming weeks.
Tickets & Pricing
Tickets are available via Ticketpro (online), plus Pick n Pay and Spar outlets. No tickets will be sold at the gate.
- General Access: Phase 1 was R350 (4 September–4 October). Phase 2 is currently R400 (from 5 October until 4 December).
- VIP: R1,000 (includes light lunch, light dinner, and unreserved cocktail seating on a first-come, first-served basis).
As of early October 2026, General Access tickets were reported around 80% sold, so availability is tightening quickly (previous years sold out well in advance).
Ticket link: shop.ticketpro.co.za – 13th Annual Gagasi FM Beach Fest
Practical Information & Policies
- Cooler boxes (max 35 L per person, decanted drinks only): Free entry 10:00–12:00; R200 from 12:00–16:00; R350 from 16:00–19:00; not allowed after 19:00.
- Allowed: Camp chairs, cooler boxes (per the schedule above), food/snacks before 5 pm.
- Not allowed: Umbrellas, gazebos, glass bottles, hubbly/hookah, folding tables, weapons, drugs, pass-outs.
December in Durban means warm, humid summer weather with long daylight hours—plan for sun exposure, hydration, and peak-season accommodation/travel demand. The festival has a strong local KZN flavour while drawing national artists, making it a high-energy, multi-genre day-to-night experience that blends radio-station community spirit with big-stage production.
For the latest line-up drops, ticket status, or activations, check Gagasi FM’s official channels (gagasiworld.co.za or @gagasifm) and Ticketpro, as announcements continue and tickets are moving fast.
