Taste the ultimate fusion of global beats and local flavour at Milk + Cookies Festival South Africa 2026 Johannesburg, the crown jewel of Music Week, exploding on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Nasrec Expo Centre.
This multigenre outdoor extravaganza—headlined by US rap titan Gunna and Canadian duo Majid Jordan—transforms Jozi into a pulsating hub of amapiano, R&B, house, hip-hop, and beyond, drawing over 20,000 culture lovers for a day of sonic bliss.
Beyond the music, immerse yourself in curated food stalls, immersive art installations, designer lounges, and vendor markets that weave community, creativity, and elevated hospitality into one unforgettable vibe.
Star-Studded Lineup
Gunna ignites the main stage with trap anthems alongside Majid Jordan’s silky R&B grooves and UK sensation Elmiene’s soulful debut.
Local heavyweights A-Reece, Blxckie, DJ Speedsta, DJ Kent, Jazzwrld & Thukuthela, Dwson, Fiflaaa, Pona x Nkly, Jinji, DJ Capital, Tango Supreme, Stixx, Omagoqa, Lelowhatsgood, Uncle Partytime, ASVNTE, Baby Whitz, Kaygo, and Baptiste command multiple stages, blending SA’s eclectic sound with global firepower.
Expect non-stop energy across vibrant setups, from high-octane DJ sets to live performances that bridge continents.
Cultural Feast
Savour street eats from top vendors, craft brews, and Don Julio-Johnnie Walker activations fueling the festival’s signature hospitality.
Wander interactive art zones, pop-up shops, and cultural hubs celebrating SA’s creative pulse—think fashion drops, photo moments, and spaces where crowds morph into family.
It’s Milk + Cookies’ ethos incarnate: music as the heartbeat, food and art as the soul, community as the core.
Logistics and Access
Gates swing open at Nasrec Expo Centre, Joburg’s premier expo space, with tickets from R799 via Howler—early birds already snapped up, so move fast for GA, VIP, or Platinum passes.
Shuttle services, secure parking, and family-friendly policies ensure seamless vibes from afternoon into the night.
Part of a month-long takeover (Cape Town hit January 3), this Jozi edition cements Milk + Cookies as SA’s premier culture convener—arrive hungry, leave transformed.
