eThekwini rolls out a packed Easter and events calendar
As autumn settles over Durban, the city is rolling out a festive, feel-good programme that promises to make this Easter one to remember.
FROM headline performances to niche cultural showcases and religious events, residents and visitors will be spoilt for choice when it comes entertainment this Easter as the eThekwini Municipality rolls out the red carpet to holidaymakers.
The City’s Easter entertainment line-up features crowd-pullers like the One Man Concert, Doek On Fleek, the Sjava 10th Year Celebration Tour, Bryan Adams: Roll with the Punches, and Mandisi Dyantyi’s Symphonic Celebration, offering something for every taste and tempo.
For families, the city is leaning into its reputation as a child-friendly destination with special holiday programmes at uShaka Marine Theme Park, alongside activities at Mitchell Park Zoo and the Durban Botanic Gardens, which are set to keep young minds busy, curious, and thoroughly entertained throughout the school break.
eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba extended an open invitation to visitors, encouraging them to make Durban their Easter destination. “So, if you have not yet decided where to spend your Easter holidays, we invite you to visit Durban, because Durban has more,” said Xaba who highlighted that Durban was listed at number 14 for places to visit in 2026 by Time Out.
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The entertainment line-up is not limited to Easter as Durban’s events calendar stretches well beyond April, with major attractions set to heat up autumn and winter. The much-anticipated return of the Metro FM Music Awards on April 25, and Africa’s Travel Indaba in May have cemented Durban as Africa’s favourite playground.
Xaba said globally recognised events such as the Comrades Marathon, Hollywoodbets Durban July, Disney on Ice, UB40 concert, Gas Motor Show, and the Durban International Marathon will continue to cement the city’s status as a premier events destination.
The Good Friday Service that the municipality will host jointly with the Diakonia Council of Churches will be on April 3. Police will monitor this, and other church gatherings taking place throughout the city, and assist in controlling traffic where needed.
Easter and beyond events line-up
- One Man Concert Productions with Kelvin Momo takes centre stage on Sunday, April 5, at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium, People’s Park.
- Sjava 10 Year Tour at the Durban ICC on April 11.
- Doek On Fleek Gospel Picnic at Munies Hockey Club in Greyville on Sunday, April 26.
- Bryan Adams: Roll With The Punches Tour will be live at the Durban ICC on Tuesday, April 28.
- Mandisi Dyantyi’s Symphonic Celebration will play out for two nights at Playhouse Theatre Opera House from May 29.
- UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will perform live in Durban at the Durban ICC on Thursday, June 4.
- Gas Motorshow is back at Suncoast in Durban on June 13 and 14.
- Gallop into action with Country Allure at Hollywoodbets Durban July on July 5.
- You can witness runners testing their endurance at the Comrades Marathon on July 14 from Durban to PMB.
- Enjoy Disney on Ice at the Durban ICC from July 24 to 26.
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