The Delicious International Food and Music Festival has a new date. South Africa’s favourite food-and-music weekender now lands at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 April 2027, pairing a soulful line-up with the country’s best restaurant pop-ups.
The festival was previously scheduled for 19 and 20 September 2026 over Heritage Weekend. Organisers have moved it to autumn 2027, billing the shift as a better season and a new chapter for the same delicious weekend, and confirming that the festival stays at its Kyalami home in Midrand.
This is also the first edition since DStv ended its twelve-year title sponsorship. The programme 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 2027
- New dates: Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 April 2027 (moved from 19 – 20 September 2026)
- 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. If you already hold tickets for the original September 2026 weekend, check the official site for details on how they carry over to the new April 2027 dates.
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 — April days on the Highveld are golden and mild, but the air cools quickly once the sun sets.
Delicious International Food and Music Festival FAQs
When does it happen? The festival runs on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 April 2027, 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.
Why did the date change? The festival has moved from its traditional September slot to a new autumn weekend in April 2027. The venue, the format and the food-first spirit all stay exactly the same.
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 this edition special? It is a landmark one: the first Delicious International Food and Music Festival of the post-DStv era, arriving with a fresh identity, a new season 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 autumn 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.
An April weekend in Gauteng is made for this kind of outing: warm, clear autumn days, cool evenings and a province that knows how to eat. 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.
