Hughfest 2026

Hughfest returns to NIROX Sculpture Park on Sunday, 29 November 2026, celebrating Hugh Masekela's legacy and his motto of Love, Learn, Teach. The Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation and NIROX Foundation present the day with Standard Bank Private, featuring The SN Project, Siya Makuzeni, Izingane Zoma, Internet Athi, Thando Zide and Kabelo Mabalane.

Gates open at 10am and the festival runs until 6pm, with food and drink vendors on site. Adult tickets are R550 early bird, R650 general and R750 final release on Howler. Children under 12 are R80 and under 2s enter free.