Durban to Kick Off 2027 in Style with Afrotainment’s Massive New ‘Day One Fest’
Music powerhouse Afrotainment is set to launch the new year with a spectacular bang, officially announcing a brand-new music festival, DAY ONE FEST, scheduled for 1 January 2027.
Taking place at the iconic Greyville Racecourse in Durban, this 12-hour musical marathon will run from 12:00 midday until midnight.
The event promises to give festival goers an unforgettable day of live performances, elite entertainment, and vibrant energy to welcome the new year.
The newly unveiled Phase One lineup bridges genres and generations, showcasing some of South Africa’s most dominant and exciting musical forces.
Confirmed heavyweights include:
- Sjava
- Ami Faku
- Elaine
- Nasty C
- Zee Nxumalo
- DJ Fresh
- Young Stunna
- Feza
- Professor
- Morda
Organisers have explicitly noted that this star-studded list is only the beginning.
More artists and event details will drop as the festival draws closer.
The philosophy behind Day One Fest is straightforward: kickstart the year surrounded by music, friends, and a proper celebration.
By gathering an eclectic mix of sounds from across the local music landscape, Afrotainment aims to give travellers yet another compelling reason to keep Durban as their ultimate holiday destination well after the festive season peaks.
Tickets are officially on sale through Ticketpro. Prices scale across multiple phases, rewarding early buyers with heavily discounted rates:
| Ticket Type | Phase / Category | Price |
|---|
| General Admission | Phase One Early Bird | R200 |
| General Admission | Phase Two | R250 |
| General Admission | Phase Three | R300 |
| General Admission | Phase Four Final Phase | R350 |
| VIP Experience | Early Bird VIP | R850 |
| VIP Experience | Late Buyers VIP | R950 |
Event: Day One Fest
Date: 1 January 2027
Venue: Greyville Racecourse, Durban
Time: 12:00 PM – 00:00 AM (Midnight)
Ticketing Outlet: Ticketpro
