MALKERNS — The full programme for the 2025 Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival, happening on 1 and 2 August, has been released, showcasing a rich lineup of music, fashion, culinary events, and family activities across multiple stages.
Luju Main Stage
Friday, 1 August (16:00–02:00)
- 16:00–18:00: DJ Bob (ZA), Iya (SZ)
- 20:00–22:00: Sibu Manzini featuring Velemseni, Diba Diba, Qibho Intalektual, Bholoja, Khole & Zinia (SZ)
Saturday, 2 August (10:00–02:30)
- TKZEE (ZA)
- De Mthuda (ZA)
- Jazzworx & Thukuthela (ZA)
- Siya Makuzeni Small / Big Band (ZA)
- Buhlebendalo (ZA)
- Sands (SZ)
- Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse (ZA)
- Lwah Ndlunkulu (ZA)
- Blaq Diamond (ZA)
- Tribal Natives (SZ)
Mastercard Stage
Friday, 1 August (16:00–02:00)
- Themba Mdlalose & Prosper Makhanya (SZ)
- Xixel Langa (MZ)
- Phila Dlozi (ZA)
Saturday, 2 August (10:00–02:30)
- Talent ‘N’ Motion (SZ)
- Amigo Da Casa (SZ)
- Umsamo We Culture (SZ)
- Andile Yenana (ZA)
- Mastercard Luju Fashion Show (SZ/ZA/MZ/ZW)
- The Feather Dusters (SZ)
- Lordkez (ZA)
- Bee Hive
Culinary Programme – Amphitheatre
Friday, 1 August
- KWV Wine Pairing and Blind Tasting Masterclass with Saskia Lesch (ZA)
Saturday, 2 August
- Farm to Fork Luju Cookoff Competition
- Fire, Smoke & Wild Flavour: A Foraged Journey with Roushanna Gray
- Raised, Farmed or Foraged Ancestral Meals with Onezwa Mbola
- Clay Cooking & Seed Silo Workshop with Masipheke & Imiso Ceramics
- Premium Drink Masterclass & Blind Tasting at the KWV Wine Saloon
The Buzz – Amphitheatre
Friday, 1 August
- Maradona (SZ), Miss T (SZ), Yamkela (SZ), Sbu The Drum DJ (SZ)
Saturday, 2 August
- Chantel (SZ), Sbu The Drum DJ (SZ), Trend Twins (SZ), Itsallblaq (SZ)
Stella Artois Beer Garden
Friday, 1 August (16:00–02:00)
- Tribal Natives (SZ), Fantacy (SZ), Sgitha (SZ), Ndumz (SZ), Ladyzee (SZ), Rosetta D33p (ZA), Lady Zamar (ZA), Locco (SZ), Master P (SZ), Obsession (SZ)
Saturday, 2 August (10:00–02:30)
- The Bishop (SZ), Drum Rhythm (SZ), The Scientists (SZ), Master P (SZ), Rekorder (SZ), Fantacy (SZ), K2K (ZA), Nomfundo Moh (ZA), Locco (SZ), Ayacity (SZ), DJ Mbo (SZ)
Kids Activities (Friday & Saturday)
- Karaoke
- Spelling Bee
- Dance Competition
- Canvas Painting
- Bead Charms Making
- Arts and Crafts
- Toy Library
- VR Gaming
- Bubble House
- Quad Bikes
- Jumping Castles
- Horse Riding
Tickets are available online at lujufestival.com and Unayo Marketplace, as well as at Standard Bank branches in Mbabane, Matsapha, and Manzini, plus House On Fire at Dala Spaces. The festival invites everyone to celebrate “A Return to the African Future” through culture, creativity, and community.
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