G&G — The Goosebumps Company presents

BIG WEEK Homecoming — 27 to 30 December 2026, Durban

27 – 30 Dec 2026

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The Homecoming

BIG WEEK has never been to Durban. But Durban has always been calling. In 2026, BIG WEEK answers that call.

This isn't a return to a city we've occupied before. It's a Homecoming to the music, culture, energy and people that feel naturally connected to what BIG WEEK represents.

We arrive with respect. Not to define Durban's culture, but to honour it, be shaped by it and place it on a grand stage.

Home is not a place.
It's a feeling.

The BIG Pillars

01

EkhayaHome

Arrive as individuals, become part of something together. A place for everyone, and the feeling of being exactly where you belong.

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Culture on a Grand StageThe sound

Amapiano, Gqom, 3-Step, Afro-House and Afro-Tech. Not just genres, but South African movements that continue to travel the world.

03

Maziwe KeLet it be known

Let African music be known. Let local talent be seen. Arrive confidently, express yourself fully and become part of the story.

27 – 30 December 2026

Four chapters.
One festival.

Welcome Connect Rhythm Remember
Yanoz Club theme artwork: a cracked clay face wearing gold-lit headphones against amber clouds
Sun 27 Dec
01 The Welcoming

Yanoz Club

The doors are open. Welcome home. Warm keys, loose shoulders and a log drum that takes over before you realise you're dancing.

Amapiano
BIG WEEK Presents Shimza theme artwork: a clay face cradled by hands, glowing with orange embers
Mon 28 Dec
02 BIG WEEK Presents

Shimza

From South African dance floors to stages across the world, Shimza's sound has never stopped moving. On 28 December, that journey meets BIG WEEK. Rooted here, heard everywhere.

Afro-House
Ak'lalwa Ekhaya theme artwork: three clay faces with electric-blue markings against a blue sky
Tue 29 Dec
03 The Groove

Ak'lalwa Ekhaya

Different sounds. One story. An everlasting groove. Gqom brings the pulse, 3-Step the swing, Afro-House the soul, Afro-Tech the drive.

Gqom ✕ 3-Step ✕ Afro
Maziwe Ke theme artwork: a clay face split open by an emerald portal, a dancer floating between the halves
Wed 30 Dec
04 The Memory

Maziwe Ke

Let the moment be remembered. Nostalgic sounds, cultural leaders and unexpected collaborations, for a closing night you carry home.

The Finale
On sale to pre-registered fam8 October, 12:00On-sale date coming soon The wait is over

Tickets drop soon.

Tickets are live.

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The BIG loyalty benefits

  • 24-hour early ticket access
  • First look at the BIG artists
  • The BIG news, direct to your inbox
  • First come, first served
Pre-Register Now

On-sale date coming soon.

Get Tickets

Pre-registration closes 4 October at midnight. Early access does not guarantee an Early Bird ticket; tickets are first come, first served. Loyalty customers must still pre-register to receive 24-hour early access.

Pre-registration is now closed. Pre-registered fam get first access when tickets go on sale, followed by the public. Follow @bigweekfestival for the on-sale announcement. Early access does not guarantee an Early Bird ticket; tickets are first come, first served.

Ticket types

Choose your
way home.

This is your moment to celebrate Dezemba the BIG way, and there's a ticket for however you choose to do it.

Pick your day with The BIG Ticket. Get closer with The BIG Stage. Bring the whole crew with The BIG Table. Or experience all four days with The BIG Pass.

Returning BIG WEEK fam? The BIG Loyalty is our way of welcoming you home.

Maziwe ke!

The

BIG Loyalty

A little love for our returning BIG WEEK family.

R250

Returning BIG WEEK customers only
The

BIG Ticket

General access to the BIG WEEK day made for you.

FromR280

General access to your selected day
The

BIG Stage

VIP standing access that brings you closer to the action.

FromR850

VIP standing access to your selected day
The

BIG Pass

Four days. Four energies. One ticket to experience them all—with one night upgraded to VIP.

FromR1500

All four days + one VIP day. Loyalty from R1200
The

BIG Table

Your own table, your favourite people and a bar tab to match.

Every BIG Table includes
  • VIP bar
  • VIP toilets
  • VIP stage access
  • Waitered service
6Seater
FromR3500pp
  • R21,000 per table
  • Includes an R11,000 bar tab
8Seater
FromR3750pp
  • R30,000 per table
  • Includes an R16,000 bar tab
10Seater
FromR4000pp
  • R40,000 per table
  • Includes an R20,000 bar tab
On-sale date coming soon. Pre-registered fam get first access. Ticketing by Howler. All ticket details
Lineup — Coming soon

The BIG
Lineup.

Yanoz Club27 DEC
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Presenting Shimza28 DEC
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Ak'lalwa Ekhaya29 DEC
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Maziwe Ke30 DEC
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Let it be knownMaziwe Ke

Let the sound be known. Let the people be seen. Let the moment be remembered.

One Homecoming ✕ One BIG WEEK

The BIG Partners

A festival backed by many brands and brought to you by G&G, The Goosebumps Company.

Own the welcome, the sound, the culture, the connection and the memory.

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