From Cape Town’s shores to Joburg’s skyline, leading entertainment agency Anything Goes curates 30 summer events, bringing Piano People, Keinemusik, Four Tet, and more for a season of sound, culture, and connection.

South Africa’s summer is gearing up to become its most explosive cultural season yet. With 30 events scheduled nationwide and more than 100,000 festivalgoers expected, Anything Goes is engineering a festival calendar that not only reflects the pulse of Mzansi—but positions the country firmly on the global music map.

Fresh off standout productions including Paradisco: Lady Marmalade in Cape Town and Corona Sunsets Festival in Johannesburg, Anything Goes now enters the summer stretch with a powerhouse Halloween takeover featuring Major League DJz (31 October) at Cabo Beach Club. The energy doesn’t stop there: the agency’s lineup extends all the way to Ultra South Africa in April 2026, creating a seamless, months-long celebration of music, community, and culture.

For more than two decades, Anything Goes has been regarded as Africa’s leading branded entertainment agency—crafting experiences that bridge global music trends with rooted South African creativity. This season’s lineup is its boldest yet.

From Berlin’s iconic collective Keinemusik, British electronic pioneer Four Tet, and Australian singer-songwriter Ry X, to Canadian producer Blond:ish, the roster reads like a passport through the world’s most influential sonic landscapes. And they’re all touching down on South African soil.

“It’s extraordinary to see how international artists see South Africa as an essential stop on the global circuit. This summer is a reflection of that — a fusion of global and local talent performing against some of the world’s most breathtaking backdrops.”

Shaun Duwe, Founder and CEO of Anything Goes.

The result? An immersive summer that amplifies South Africa’s cultural footprint, draws thousands of international travellers, and cements the country’s rising role in the global festival economy.

Yet at its core, this season remains proudly and unmistakably South African. With homegrown powerhouses like Shimza, Scorpion Kings, DJ Kent, and Major League DJz, Anything Goes continues to champion the local artists shaping the sound of modern South Africa. Events like Kunye, Paradisco, and Corona Sunsets Festival reflect the cultural hybridity, optimism, and rhythm that define Mzansi’s creative identity.

Each event contributes meaningfully to the country’s creative and tourism ecosystems—supporting local businesses, empowering local talent, and spotlighting South Africa’s unmatched festival culture for the world to witness.

2025–2026 SUMMER LINEUP

2025

OCTOBER 2025

Fri, 31 Oct — Cabo Beach Club, Cape Town — Halloween ft. Major League DJz

NOVEMBER 2025

Fri, 7 Nov — Cabo Beach Club, Cape Town — Shimza, Awen & Alex Wann Fri, 21 Nov — Old Park Station, Johannesburg — Keinemusik Sat, 22 Nov — The Ostrich, Cape Town — Keinemusik — SOLD OUT Sat, 29 Nov — Grand Africa Café & Beach, Cape Town — Paradisco — Cruel Summer

DECEMBER 2025

Fri, 5 Dec — Carfax, Johannesburg — Four Tet Sat, 6 Dec — The Castle, Cape Town — Four Tet Sat, 6 Dec — Johannesburg — TBA Fri, 12 Dec — Kirstenbosch Gardens, Cape Town — Ry X Live with Msaki Sat, 13 Dec — James & Ethel Gray Park, Johannesburg — GO! Festival Sat, 13 Dec — Cabo Beach Club, Cape Town — Bloma by DJ Kent Sun, 14 Dec — Cape Town — TBA Mon, 15 Dec — Cabo Beach Club, Cape Town — GO! Festival Fri, 26 Dec — Grand Africa Café & Beach, Cape Town — Paradisco — Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Sat, 27 Dec — Stanley Island, Plettenberg Bay — Paradisco — On The Island Mon, 29 Dec — Plettenberg Bay — TBA Mon, 29 Dec — Cabo Beach Club, Cape Town — Kunye Tues, 30 Dec — Cabo Beach Club, Cape Town — Piano People

2026

JANUARY 2026

Fri, 30 Jan — Old Park Station, Johannesburg — Blond:ish presents ABRACADABRA Sat, 31 Jan — The Ostrich, Cape Town — Blond:ish presents ABRACADABRA

FEBRUARY 2026

Sat, 7 Feb — Cape Town — TBA Sat, 14 Feb — Grand Africa Café & Beach, Cape Town — Paradisco — Love Sensation

MARCH 2026

Fri, 13 Mar — Cape Town — TBA Sat, 14 Mar — Johannesburg — TBA Sat, 21 Mar — The Glen Country Club, Cape Town — Corona Sunsets Festival Sat, 28 Mar — Grand Africa Café & Beach, Cape Town — Paradisco — Gypsy Woman

APRIL 2026

Sat, 25 Apr — Nasrec Expo Center, Johannesburg — Ultra South Africa Sun, 26 Apr — The Ostrich, Cape Town — Ultra South Africa

Each season, Anything Goes reaffirms its role as a cultural bridge—connecting South Africa to the world through music, artistry, and unforgettable gatherings that embody the full force of Mzansi’s sound, style, and spirit.

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