Following the golden-hour magic of the Corona Sunsets Festival Johannesburg this past weekend, the iconic global festival series will return to Clifton, Cape Town, on Saturday, 21 March 2026. A highlight on South Africa’s cultural calendar, the festival will once again deliver a breathtaking celebration of music, nature, and connection - all set against the spectacular backdrop of the Mother City’s coastline.
The first Corona Sunsets Festival in South Africa was held in Cape Town in 2016, and next year’s event will mark 10 years of golden-hour celebrations in the country. From a world tour in 2023 to its biggest edition yet in Johannesburg in 2025, the festival continues to grow on a global scale.
Building on its “More Than Music” philosophy, the Cape Town edition will encourage festivalgoers to pause, reconnect, and experience the golden hour with intention. This ethos comes to life through curated wellness workshops, sustainable food gardens, live art, and interactive performances designed to engage all the senses.
At the Johannesburg festival, the More Than Music Pavilion showcased inspiring voices in mindfulness and creativity, featuring yoga and meditation guide Dr. Anesu Mbizvo, mantra and movement facilitator Mandla Enoch (the African Dragonfly), and sustainability changemakers who brought the festival’s “Protect Our Sunset” initiative to life - setting the tone for the mindful experiences audiences can expect in Cape Town next year.
“Cape Town holds a special place in the Corona Sunsets journey,” says Melanie Nicholson, Head of Brand: Corona South Africa. “Bringing the festival back to this incredible city, with its sunsets, coastline, and vibrant music culture, feels like coming home. As we celebrate 100 years under the sun, we can’t wait to create more golden-hour memories together with Cape Town.”
The sold-out Johannesburg edition, held at Casalinga in Muldersdrift, drew 12,000 festivalgoers and showcased the festival’s signature fusion of world-class music and natural beauty. Performances by Major League DJz, DBN Gogo, Jeremy Loops, and Afro-rock icons 340ML electrified the crowd, while Zakes Bantwini, DJ Kent, FKA Mash, Oscar Mbo, and the Ndlovu Youth Choir delivered unforgettable sets that celebrated the strength and diversity of South Africa’s music scene.
True to its promise of being more than just a festival, Johannesburg’s event featured Daniel Popper’s monumental art installation, a Corona-branded hot air balloon, aerial performers soaring above the crowds, and interactive More Than Music experiences like drum circles, wellness sessions, and sustainable food gardens - all culminating in the iconic Sunset Moment, with a moving performance of When the Sun Goes Down by the Ndlovu Youth Choir.
For the first time ever, the Corona Sunsets Festival experience was brought to millions of South Africans nationwide through an exclusive partnership with the SABC, which broadcast the event live across SABC 1, S3, and SABC Plus. The partnership not only extended the magic of the festival beyond Casalinga but also highlighted the SABC’s ongoing role in shaping and celebrating South African culture.
“This partnership was about more than just broadcasting a concert – it was about connecting South Africans through a shared experience, wherever they were,” adds Nicholson. “It’s a milestone that sets the stage for even bigger moments in Cape Town next year.”
Registration for presale access to Corona Sunsets Festival Cape Town is available at corona.howler.co.za. Registration closes Monday, 22 September at 23h59 SAST, and tickets go on sale on Thursday, 25 September 10h00 SAST.
