South Africa’s longest-running music festival returns in April 2026 to celebrate a major milestone — 35 years of Splashy Fen. From 2–6 April 2026, the festival once again takes over the Southern Drakensberg, offering five days of live music, community, and one of the country’s most immersive outdoor festival experiences.
Now firmly established as a multi-genre destination festival, Splashy Fen 2026 promises its most ambitious edition to date, blending heritage with forward momentum.
Event Details
- Festival: Splashy Fen Music Festival
- Dates: 2–6 April 2026
- Location: Southern Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal
- Stages: 6
- Artists: 300+ local and international performers
2026 Headliners
- GoodLuck – Friday Night
- GoldFish – Saturday Night (First-ever full band festival performance)
- Jeremy Loops – Sunday Night
What To Expect At Splashy Fen 2026
- Six live music stages across the festival grounds
- Over 300 artists spanning indie, pop, electronic, alternative and experimental
- 30+ food trucks, stalls and artisan vendors
- Expanded showers and upgraded facilities
- Family-friendly zones and kids’ entertainment
- Free activities including yoga, trail runs and workshops
- Park-by-your-campsite convenience
- Powered campsites and boutique glamping options available
Tickets & Accommodation
Following a sold-out 2025 edition, demand for 2026 is already high.
Early booking is strongly advised
Why Splashy Fen Still Matters
For 35 years, Splashy Fen has remained a cornerstone of South Africa’s live music culture — not by chasing trends, but by building community, nurturing talent, and creating space for shared experience. The 2026 edition doesn’t just reflect on that legacy — it actively expands it.
As the festival enters its next chapter, the question is no longer whether Splashy Fen belongs on the national calendar — but how it continues to redefine what a South African music festival can be.
Pack your tents. Rally your friends.
The mountains are calling.
See you at Splashy Fen 2026.
*More artists still to be announced*
GoodLuck
GoldFish
Jeremy Loops
Ndlovu Youth Choir
Will Linley
Billy Raffoul (Canada)
Jack And The Weatherman (Netherlands)
Matthew Mole
Jesse Clegg
Louise Carver
Veranda Panda
Booshle G.
Angel Mazibuko
Tanner Wareham
The Kickstands
Jemma Kate
Apple Gule
Zebra
4am
Van Pletzen
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