📅 Fri, 25 – Thu, 31 Dec 2026
🚪 Doors 8:00 AM
🪪 All Ages
👥 Up to 10,000
Brought to you by Sbo Shangase, SIhle Ntuli
The lowdown
The Mshishi Sports, Arts, and Culture Tournament is a vibrant, multi-day grassroots festival held annually in Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal. Deeply rooted in community celebration, the event typically builds to its main festivities around December 28th to 30th at the Mzisho Stadium near Tugela Ferry. Over nearly a decade, it has evolved into one of the most highly anticipated end-of-year cultural traditions in the region, drawing visitors and participants from all over South Africa.The festival serves as a critical launchpad for local talent across three major pillars: sports, arts, and music. Athletes compete in high-energy soccer, netball, and chess matches, while creative talents take the stage during fashion shows and modeling showcases. Supported by major partners like Hollywoodbets, the event boosts local tourism and culminates in a massive music festival featuring top-tier South African artists, live bands, and traditional cultural performances.
Highlights
- Annual December Event
- Mzisho stadium
- Rural development
- 9th Anniversary
Who's playing
- Khuzani
- Skweletu
- Bliss
- Ntencane
- Big Zulu
Where it's at
Mzisho Stadium Solomon Linda, 3020, South Africa
Get directionsNeed to know
- No weapons
- bring your tickets