Dolosfees 2026 brings ‘Lekker Mzansi!’ spirit to Richards Bay

It’s all happening this weekend! A stellar line-up of top KZN, Zululand and SA artists are gracing the stage at this year's Dolosfees

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Mari Scott 2 minutes read

Strapped in and swinging into action is Mene Wessels (8) Photo: Erwin Kruger

DOLOSFEES 2026 got off to a great start on Thursday on the open field near Alkantstrand, with hundreds of festival-goers making their way to the annual Richards Bay spectacle.

Themed ‘Lekker Mzansi!’, festivities kicked off with a Heritage Day-themed fun run, which started at the Zululand Multi-Sport Club and finished at the Dolosfees festival grounds.

It was a celebration of vibrant cultures, with events such as the Food Lover’s Market Culture Food Tasting and Plankie braai competition, performances by culture dancers, and even a Heritage Day-themed Miss Dolosfees beauty pageant.

Action from the Dolosfees Heritage Day Fun Run. Photos: Erwin Kruger

With numerous stalls, fun for the kids, a huge beer tent and top South African artists, there is much to look forward to this weekend.

Enhancing the ‘Lekker Mzansi!’ theme, a stellar line-up of KZN, Zululand and some of South Africa’s top artists will be gracing the stage this weekend.

Strapped in and swinging into action is Mene Wessels (8)

Fans can look forward to seeing Prime Circle, Die Heuwels Fantasties, Fatman, Tino, Angus band and Saxby Twins performing throughout the weekend.

Performing under the umbrella name Local is Lekker, local artists Michelle Jooste, Shanay Rafferty, Johnny, Theuns and others are teaming up to put Zululand talent on the map at the Dolosfees.

Catch Sandkasteel, Leading Ladies, Jonny and Theuns live on stage on both 25 and 26 September.

Welcoming the public to the Ride High Motorcycles stall are owner Steve Strydom and sales consultant Gio Peltzen

Zululand’s Got Talent brings even more local flavour as the contestants get a chance to perform in front of a large audience and compete for the top spot throughout the weekend.

Apart from the music, the Dolosfees promises non-stop entertainment for the whole family.

Support the art classes presented by Jamyn, skateboarding competition, surfing lessons and inflatables for the kids.

Click here for the full programme of events at Dolosfees 2026.