The Delicious International Food and Music Festival will move from its traditional September slot to 10 and 11 April 2027 at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Midrand, Gauteng, organisers have confirmed. The change follows the end of the Delicious festival’s long standing sponsorship relationship with DStv and comes with the announcement of the South African Broadcasting Corporation as the official broadcast partner. The shift matters for Gauteng festival goers because one of the province’s biggest annual food and music events will no longer take place over its familiar Heritage Weekend period.
The organisers described the move as the beginning of a new chapter for the festival, with April set to become its new home on the annual events calendar.
Delicious Festival Confirms New April 2027 Dates
The festival has confirmed that its next edition will take place on Saturday, 10 April and Sunday, 11 April 2027 at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit.
The event had become closely associated with September and Heritage Weekend after years of staging its two day programme during that period.
According to the festival’s latest announcement, however, April will now form part of its future direction. The event’s official social media profile has also been updated to reflect the new April 2027 dates.
The venue remains unchanged, meaning Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit will continue to host the festival despite the shift in the calendar.
SABC Announced as New Official Broadcast Partner
Alongside the new dates, organisers confirmed the SABC as the festival’s official broadcast partner.
The announcement comes after DStv’s long running headline sponsorship came to an end earlier in 2026.
The festival has not announced the full scope of the SABC partnership, including how television, radio or digital coverage will work. Organisers have so far confirmed the broadcaster’s official partner status but have not released detailed broadcast plans.
The new arrangement therefore marks a significant change in the festival’s commercial structure without confirming that the SABC has replaced DStv as a headline naming sponsor.
What Happened to the DStv Sponsorship?
DStv had supported the festival for 12 years and became closely associated with the event’s name and identity.
In April 2026, festival organisers confirmed that the partnership had come to an end and thanked DStv for its contribution to the event over more than a decade. The organisers also stressed at the time that the Delicious International Food and Music Festival remained independently owned and produced.
Reports at the time linked the sponsorship withdrawal to restructuring under Canal Plus, which had taken control of MultiChoice. The decision formed part of broader cost cutting measures within the business.
The festival initially maintained that its 2026 edition would take place at Kyalami in September, but the latest announcement has now confirmed the move to April 2027 instead.
Kyalami Remains Home of the Festival
While the dates have changed, Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit remains the confirmed venue.
The Midrand venue has become closely linked with the festival and has hosted large scale music, food and lifestyle experiences over several editions.
The festival’s core offering has traditionally combined international and South African music acts with food experiences, fashion and cultural programming.
Its official website continues to highlight the Delicious Mile as a major part of the festival experience, bringing together local and international flavours through street food, regional dishes and contemporary food offerings.
Artist Lineup and Ticket Prices Still to Be Announced
Organisers have not yet announced the artist lineup for the April 2027 festival.
Ticket prices and ticket sale dates have also not been confirmed in the latest announcement.
Festival goers should therefore be cautious about any unofficial ticket listings or artist announcements circulating before details are released through official Delicious Festival channels.
The festival has previously hosted major international performers alongside South African artists, but no acts have yet been confirmed for the 2027 edition.
Why the Date Change Matters for Gauteng
The move removes one of Gauteng’s biggest lifestyle festivals from the busy September and Heritage Weekend calendar.
For years, the event attracted visitors to Midrand for a weekend combining music, food and entertainment, contributing to activity around accommodation, restaurants, transport services and other tourism businesses.
Moving the event to April could also change how visitors plan travel around the festival, particularly those who previously associated Delicious Festival with Heritage Month.
The organisers have not publicly provided a detailed reason for choosing April beyond describing the shift as part of a new chapter for the festival.
What This Means for Gauteng Residents
For Gauteng residents, the most important change is the date.
Anyone who had expected the festival to return during September should update their plans to 10 and 11 April 2027.
The venue remains Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, meaning Gauteng residents familiar with the location will not need to adjust to a new host site.
The SABC partnership also signals a new phase for the festival following the end of its DStv era, although further details about the broadcast arrangement, ticketing and programme are still expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next Delicious Festival?
The next Delicious International Food and Music Festival is scheduled for 10 and 11 April 2027.
Where will Delicious Festival 2027 take place?
The event will remain at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Midrand, Gauteng.
Is Delicious Festival still happening in September?
No. Organisers have confirmed that the festival is moving to April, ending its long standing association with the September Heritage Weekend period.
Is SABC replacing DStv as the main sponsor?
The SABC has been announced as the official broadcast partner. Organisers have not announced it as a replacement headline naming sponsor.
Have the 2027 artists and ticket prices been announced?
No. The full lineup, ticket prices and ticket sale dates have not yet been confirmed.
A New Chapter for One of Gauteng’s Biggest Festivals
The Delicious International Food and Music Festival is entering a significantly different era after more than a decade of association with DStv and Heritage Weekend.
With the move to April 2027, the SABC joining as official broadcast partner and Kyalami remaining the host venue, the festival has confirmed the broad outline of its next edition while leaving key details such as the artist lineup and ticket prices for later announcements.
For Gauteng festival goers, the dates to save are now 10 and 11 April 2027.
