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29 October – Sundowners on Eat Street with DJ Royal Love from 4-6pm.

29-31 October – Christmas Fair With Flair returns to Manor House. Over 100 stalls with everything from clothing to Christmas trinkets, as well as food, drinks and live music. Tickets R120 from Quicket or at the door.

30 October – Catch Hansen Pillay at The Market between 6-9pm or The Kickstands on Eat Street from 6.30-9.30pm.

– Michael Jackson tribute show by Michael Jonathan at The Grand Exotic in Sheffield at 7.30pm. Restaurant open before the show, cash bar. Tickets R150pp from 076 598 0285 or at the door.

30 & 31 October – Ballito Halloween Horrors at La Montagne. Four scary sections with food vendors, music and local stallholders. R250pp for the full experience, R150pp for ‘non-scary’ option. See more details and booking link on Ballito Halloween Horrors 2026 Facebook page.

31 October – Keith Austin will perform over breakfast at The Studios from 10.30am-12.30pm on Saturday, ahead of Brian Patterson at The Market between 12.30-3.30pm. Trevor Don Jeany takes over at The Market from 6-9pm, while The Black Lapels will play on Eat Street between 6.30-9.30pm.

– Spooky Halloween scavenger hunt for kids at Ballito Farmers Market at 11am. Tickets R150pp from Quicket. Dress up and come ready to search for themed goodies.

– Grace Church Light Party from 3-6pm. Plenty of fun games and activities for kids. Booking via linktr.ee/graceballito.

1 November – Breakfast at The Studios with Graham Hudson from 10.30am-12.30pm, before Sunday lunch at The Market with Jason Hartman between 12.30-3.30pm or on Eat Street with Quiet Storm from 1-4pm.

7 November – “Blooming Bookfair: Ballito” at Ballito Library from 9am-12pm. Includes both established and up-and-coming authors, as well as performances from Sir Bastian and Kayla Bagshaw. Entry free.

8 November – “Wiggle Your Bones” fun run/walk for osteoporosis awareness at Sugar Rush Park at 7.30am. Dogs welcome, 3km or 5km routes available. Tickets R100 from Howler.

Regular markets
• Wednesday: Market 032 from 8am-12.30pm at La Montagne.
• Thursday and Sunday: Salt Rock Farmers’ Market at Slow Roads Collective. 7am-12pm on Thursday and 9am-1pm on Sunday.
• First Friday of every month: Market 032 night market, 6-9pm at La Montagne.
• First and last Saturday of the month: Car boot sale at Ballito Gesinskerk, 7-11am.
• Saturday, Sunday and selected public holidays: Ballito Farmers Market, 8am-3pm at Lower Oaklands Farm, Umhlali.