Lekompo La Vaal takes place on 5 September 2026 at President Park, one of the standout events on the Vaal River Carnival programme this season.
Lekompo La Vaal brings the fast-rising Lekompo sound — the guitar-and-drum-driven dance music that has taken off across Gauteng and the Free State — to President Park as part of the Vaal River Carnival’s first September weekend. Expect a high-energy line-up built around the genre’s local DJs and performers, drawing crowds who follow the Lekompo scene from across the Vaal Triangle and beyond. President Park’s open-air setting suits the genre’s dance-floor culture, and the event slots into the carnival’s broader effort to showcase homegrown Sedibeng music alongside its comedy, arts and sporting programming. It’s a strong pick for visitors wanting to experience a distinctly local sound rather than a mainstream festival act during their September visit to the Vaal.
Lekompo La Vaal: Event Details
Date: 5 September 2026
Venue: President Park
Region: Sedibeng, Gauteng
President Park sits in the Sedibeng district on the banks of the Vaal River, about an hour’s drive south of Johannesburg. The area is the heart of the Vaal River Carnival season, and visitors can combine this event with river cruises, resort stays and other carnival fixtures happening across Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging and Sharpeville.
Tickets and Booking
Ticket pricing will be confirmed by the organisers closer to the date. Keep an eye on the Emfuleni Local Municipality and Vaal River Carnival channels for booking and programme updates.
Whether you’re a local or planning a visit to Sedibeng, Lekompo La Vaal is a date worth circling on your calendar. Explore more September events across Gauteng on our events page.
