Aweh! Find out what’s happening around Durban

Being blessed with another long weekend means more time for socialising and hanging out with friends. If you are looking for ideas on how to spend your three-day weekend, see the list of activities below that will have you rolling with laughter or dancing to your favourite tunes.

Good Trouble rocks Rhumbelow

Durban band Good Trouble Blues are gearing up to rock the Rhumbelow Theatre Northlands Bowling Club with their Rolling Stones tribute show The Stones Unbroken on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27.

Good Trouble Blues was formed in 2023 by lead singer and local music teacher Andrew Miller. Together with the skills of guitarists Andre Adkins and Connor Jensen, bassist Lucian Young, and experienced drummer Matthew David, they will rock the stage at 19:30 on Saturday and 18:30 on Sunday. Known for their electrifying performances and soulful sound, Good Trouble Blues is ready to bring a fresh spin to some of rock’s most iconic anthems. Roland Stansell of Rhumbelow Theatre said the Rolling Stones tribute show promises to be a night of raw energy, blues-rock power, and deep-rooted musical passion.

“Fans can expect classic hits like Start Me Up and Paint It Black, delivered with GTB’s signature flair, making this a show not to be missed. Bring food picnic baskets or buy at the venue,” said Stansell.

Rhumbelow Theatre Northlands Bowling Club is located at 50 Margaret Maytom Avenue in Durban North. The venue opens 90 minutes before the show starts. There is a bar available and limited secure parking on site. Tickets for the show cost R200 on both nights and can be purchased via Webticket.

Edgar Muzah live in Durban

Fans of the Eastern Cape ensemble, Edgar Muzah and Friends, have much to look forward to as the band, supported by the Concerts SA Mobility Fund, bring their award-winning album Son of a Tribe to life with performances at UKZN Jazz Centre on Friday, April 25, from 17:30.

Their diverse musical influences, which showcase interplay between the refined elegance of the Royalty edition and the raw energy of Son of a Tribe will have fans moving to their unique sounds of music. “By transcending conventional genres, it invites listeners on an adventurous auditory journey, where innovative rhythms and creative melodies collide, enriching the listening experience and redefining the essence of modern music,” said the event organisers.

Tickets for the performance at the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music at Howard College Campus, UKZN, range from R95 to R150 and can be purchased via Webticket.

Umgeni Steam Railway train trips

Take in the view of the Valley of 1000 Hills aboard an old steam engine on Sunday, April 27, from Inchanga Railway Station. This roughly 75 minutes trip meanders along the rolling hills of KZN, through one of the oldest operating tunnels in South Africa, with the sights of the Valley of 1000 Hills in the distance, before turning around at Botha’s Hill for the return to Inchanga.

Before or after your trip, you can browse through the Inchanga Station Craft Market where there are various treasures on sale, food to suit most tastes and activities for the whole family. Ensure you bring cash or use Zapper as there are no card facilities nor ATMs. Please arrive half an hour prior to departure to collect your tickets. Book and pay within 48 hours to secure your seats. For more information and bookings visit www.umgenisteamrailway.com.

Rhythm and Beats Sensation
Griffith Malo, Bon Bon, Tayza da Gregory, Dazz, Alox and Mr Five have been listed among the must-see acts of the Rhythm and Beats Sensation. The concert, which will also feature Skapela and Essencesoul, Rizzler, and Morena Da Deejay, will be hosted at the Westridge Tennis Court on Saturday, April 26, from 14:00. Tickets are from R80 to R150 on Webtickets. For more information, contact 061 483 6960 or 078 395 9228.

Songs and Hymns to give praise

This post-Easter music concert at The Playhouse Company – Opera Theatre on April 26 will feature a number of performers including seven preachers, seven artists and a 70-member choir. Tickets cost R150 to R200 and can be purchased on Webtickets.

Five star comedy in Glenwood

Stand-up comedy lifestyle promises laughter at its best at a 5-star restaurant, the McDonalds Boutique Hotel & ONE Restaurant, on Esther Roberts Road in Glenwood on Wednesday, April 30. The Lifestyle of My Comedy Time show will begin at 19:00. Tickets can be bought from R150 to R400 at Webtickets.

Mango Groove in the Park

Get ready to ignite your soul with South Africa’s legendary musical icons, Mango Groove, who will light up the stage at the In The Park music series, powered by Gordon’s, on Friday, May 2, at Chris Saunders Park in Umhlanga. This isn’t just a concert; it’s the perfect family outing filled with food, music and fun. The concert starts at 16:00 to 22:00. No own food, drink, umbrellas or firearms may be brought into the venue. Tickets are non-refundable and can be purchased via Webtickets from R100 to R250.

UKZN’s Centre for Jazz and Popular Music festival

In the spirit of International Jazz Day, established by UNESCO to highlight jazz’s role in uniting people worldwide, UKZN’s Centre for Jazz and Popular Music, in association with the Centre for Creative Arts (CCA) and the South African Association for Jazz Education (SAJE), presents a series of events celebrating jazz. It starts off on International Jazz Day, 30 April, at UKZN’s Howard College Campus. Tickets cost: R130 (General), R95 (Pensioners), R65 (Students). For bookings, email zamat1@ukzn.ac.za or call 031 260 3385. The five-day programme offers a diverse line-up of performances across multiple venues in Durban. These include Bean Bag Jazz Club on May 2 with composer-pianist Burton Naidoo’s solo performance from 19:00. To book, contact 082 744 5040. Entrance is R300 and includes a meal.

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