The Delicious International Food and Music Festival returns to Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit over Heritage Weekend, running Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026. South Africa’s favourite food-and-music weekender pairs a soulful line-up with the country’s best restaurant pop-ups, and 2026 marks an exciting new chapter for the beloved festival.
This year’s Delicious International Food and Music Festival is the first edition since DStv ended its twelve-year title sponsorship, and organisers have confirmed the festival continues at its Kyalami home in Midrand. The 2026 line-up is built around soul, funk and groove, promising two days of feel-good music to soundtrack the feasting.
What to expect at the Delicious International Food and Music Festival
Food is the heart of the weekend. Expect restaurant pop-ups from Joburg and Cape Town favourites, chef demonstrations on the culinary stages, artisanal markets, craft drinks bars and long picnic lawns where you can settle in for the day. It is as much a giant open-air dining room as it is a concert.
On the music side, the soul, funk and groove theme means smooth grooves all afternoon and headline sets as the sun goes down over the circuit. Gates open at midday, so come hungry and pace yourself — two days is barely enough to eat your way around the vendors.
Event details
- Event: Delicious International Food and Music Festival 2026
- Dates: Saturday 19 – Sunday 20 September 2026 (Heritage Weekend)
- Times: From 12:00 until late
- Venue: Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, Midrand
- Tickets: Via the official festival website
Tickets and tips
Tickets for the Delicious International Food and Music Festival sell through the official website, with general access, picnic and VIP hospitality options usually on offer. Early-bird phases sell out quickly every year, so join the mailing list and book as soon as sales open.
Kyalami is easy to reach off the N1 between Johannesburg and Pretoria, with on-site parking and drop-off zones for e-hailing. Bring a picnic blanket, sunblock and a warm layer for the evening — September days are glorious but the Highveld cools quickly after dark.
Delicious International Food and Music Festival FAQs
When does it happen? The festival runs over Heritage Weekend, 19 and 20 September 2026, from midday each day at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Midrand. Many fans buy weekend passes and come both days — the line-up and food villages differ enough to justify the double.
Is it family friendly? Yes. The festival has always welcomed families, with kids’ entertainment areas and plenty of lawn space to spread out. Check the official site for family ticket options and age guidelines for specific zones.
Why is 2026 special? It is a landmark year: the first Delicious International Food and Music Festival of the post-DStv era, with a fresh identity and the same beloved Kyalami setting. Expect the organisers to pull out all the stops to show the festival’s future is brighter than ever.
Make a full Heritage Weekend of it — browse more events in Gauteng or find braai-worthy things to do in Gauteng to celebrate South Africa’s flavours all weekend long. However you plan it, the Delicious International Food and Music Festival remains the tastiest date on the Gauteng calendar.
Heritage Weekend in Gauteng has become synonymous with this festival, and for good reason: nowhere else combines world-class dining, top-tier live music and the province’s famous spring sunshine quite like it. Whether you come for the chef demos, the groove-heavy line-up or simply to graze your way from stall to stall with friends, the Delicious International Food and Music Festival delivers the kind of easy, joyful day out that keeps tens of thousands of fans returning year after year. Grab your tickets early, rally your crew and get ready to eat, dance and celebrate everything that makes South African food culture special.
