📅 Friday, 23 October to Sunday, 1 November 2026

📍 Various venues in Kimberley (see below)

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Afrikan Rendezvous Kimberley 50's Music Festival Returns for 2026. Kimberley comes alive this spring as the Afrikan Rendezvous Kimberley 50's Music Festival returns with an exciting programme of entertainment, music and community events running from 23 October to 1 November 2026.


The festival brings together visitors from across the Northern Cape for ten days of celebration, featuring gospel music, a family fun day, golf, live performances by leading South African artists and a spectacular soul and R&B finale. Whether you're planning to attend a single event or enjoy the entire festival, Afrikan Rendezvous offers something for everyone.

Festival Programme

📅 Friday, 23 October 2026

🎵 Kimberley 50's Music Festival Gospel And Matric Prayern

📍 Northern Cape Theatre, Kimberley

🕒 6:00 pm – 2:00 am

🎟 Computicket

A special evening of worship, inspiration and encouragement for the community and the Class of 2026.


📅 Saturday, 24 October 2026

🎈 Family Fun Day

📍 Caravan Park, Kimberley

🕒 10:00 am – Midnight

🎟 Ticket information not available at time of posting

A relaxed day of family entertainment, activities and community celebration.


📅 Friday, 30 October 2026

⛳ Kimberley 50's Music Festival Golf Day

📍 Kimberley Golf Club

🕒 8:00 am – 10:00 pm

🎟 Ticket information not available at time of posting

Golf enthusiasts can enjoy a full day on one of Kimberley's premier courses before the main festival weekend begins.


📅 Saturday, 31 October 2026

🎶 Afrikan Rendezvous Kimberley 50's Music Festival

📍 De Beers Athletic Stadium, Kenilworth Road

🕒 2:00 pm – 4:00 am

🎟 Computicket

The festival's headline event features an outstanding line-up of South African performers, including Freddie Gwala, Platform One, CJB and Condry Ziqubu, together with local artists Mafila, Flexx, Robby, TSmooth, Makwele and Lenyora.


📅 Sunday, 1 November 2026

🤍 Kisses in the Moonlight – Soul & R&B All White Picnic

📍 Caravan Park, Kimberley

🕒 Noon – 2:00 am

🎟 Ticket information not available at time of posting

The festival concludes with an elegant all-white picnic featuring soul and R&B music in a relaxed outdoor setting. Guests are invited to enjoy an afternoon and evening of live entertainment, great music and a vibrant social atmosphere.

Why Attend?

Afrikan Rendezvous has grown into one of Kimberley's signature entertainment festivals. Its combination of music, culture, community spirit and family activities makes it one of the city's highlights each year.


Whether you're attending the gospel evening, enjoying the family fun day, supporting the golf tournament, dancing at the music festival or relaxing at the all-white picnic, there's something for everyone.

Visiting Kimberley for the Festival?

Visitors travelling to Kimberley for Afrikan Rendezvous can easily turn the trip into a memorable weekend away. Between festival events, explore the world-famous Big Hole, discover Kimberley's museums, admire its Victorian architecture or enjoy a meal at one of the city's local restaurants.

Stay at Solomon Edwardian Guest House

The Solomon Edwardian Guest House is located in the peaceful suburb of Beaconsfield, just a short drive from De Beers Stadium, the Northern Cape Theatre, Kimberley Golf Club and Caravan Park. Comfortable accommodation, secure parking, tranquil gardens and genuine Northern Cape hospitality make The Solomon the ideal base for enjoying the entire festival.