Mid-size Festivals in Africa
10 festivals with 5,000–25,000 attendees
Curated by Sarah Pagel · Last verified 16 March 2026
Anjunadeep Open Air Johannesburg 2026
Apr 3, 2026
Anjunadeep Open Air Johannesburg is a house music festival that takes place at The River Cabin in Johannesburg. It is known for bringing a deep and melodic house sound to South Africa, uniting local and international fans in a celebration of progressive electronic music and outdoor culture.
Anjunadeep Open Air Cape Town 2026
Apr 4, 2026
Anjunadeep Open Air Cape Town is a house music festival at The Ostrich in Cape Town. It is unique for showcasing a "Deep Set" by Above & Beyond and blending international and local talent in deep, emotive music within a natural outdoor setting.
AfrikaBurn 2026
Apr 27, 2026 - May 3, 2026
AfrikaBurn is a regional Burning Man event held annually in the Tankwa Karoo of South Africa, centered on art, community, and radical self-expression. Participants create a temporary city featuring large-scale installations and performances governed by a decommodified gifting economy.
Now Now Festival 2026
May 9, 2026
Now Now Festival is a live music event held at Marks Park in Johannesburg, South Africa. The festival aims to evoke the sounds, style and spirit of classic hits.
Meidum Festival 2026
Nov 27, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026
Meidum Festival is an electronic music, arts, and nature festival that takes place at the Pat Busch Mountain Reserve in Robertson, South Africa. It is known for its combination of electronic music with architecture set in a unique natural landscape.
Liquicity Cape Town 2026
Feb 7, 2026
Liquicity Cape Town is a drum & bass music festival held at The Ostrich Farm in Cape Town, South Africa. It is known for combining drum & bass with a summer holiday atmosphere, offering soulful beats in an open-air setting.
Kunye Jozy X 2026
Mar 7, 2026
Kunye Jozy X is a music festival that takes place in Johannesburg, South Africa. It unites artists and fans in a celebration of South African house music and culture.
Purified Johannesburg 2026
Mar 14, 2026
Purified Johannesburg is a melodic house music festival that takes place at James & Ethel Gray Park in Johannesburg. The daytime event is known for its immersive soundscapes, nature-inspired atmosphere, and high-end production.
Corona Sunsets Festival Cape Town 2026
Mar 21, 2026
Corona Sunsets Festival Cape Town is an electronic music festival that takes place at The Glen Country Club in Clifton. The festival blends music with nature and art installations, promoting connection with the surroundings through creative expression, food, and interactive experiences.
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Last verified 16 March 2026