Milk + Cookies Unveils Joburg & Cape Town First-Wave Lineup For Its 2026 SA Festival

Milk + Cookies today announces the first-wave lineup for its 2026 South Africa festival, returning to Cape Town and Johannesburg from 24 December 2025 to 14 January 2026.

Following last year’s breakthrough debut that drew over 20 000 attendees, the 2026 edition doubles down on what defines South Africa’s energy – music, creativity, and community. This announcement celebrates the artists, DJs, and producers who are shaping South Africa’s sound and exporting it worldwide – while continuing to build a bridge between South Africa and the global creative community.

CAPE TOWN (Kenilworth Racecourse | Saturday 3 January 2026)

• Nasty C
• Dlala Thukzin
• YoungstaCPT
• Vigro Deep
• TenOceans
• 2woBunnnies
• Banques x Venom
• Mshayi 
• Rarri
• Bella Worldwide

JOHANNESBURG (Nasrec Expo Centre | Saturday 10 January 2026)

• A-Reece
• Blxckie
• DJ Speedsta
• DJ Kent
• Jazzworx x Thukutela
• Dwson
• Fiflaaa
• Pona x Nkly
• Jinji

This year’s lineup puts South Africa’s creative community at the center, pairing homegrown acts with global powerhouses and reflecting the full spectrum of the country’s sound, from amapiano and gqom to hip-hop, house, and R&B.

This return underscores Milk + Cookies’ ongoing commitment to community, creativity, and connection – values that have defined the brand since its inception. Beyond performances, the festival continues to go beyond the stage through:

• Writing Camps for producers, songwriters, and vocalists.
• Industry Panels connecting South African and international leaders.
• Merch Pop-Ups spotlighting local designers and entrepreneurs.
• Community Givebacks and CSI initiatives designed to circulate opportunity and impact across the creative economy.

Additional acts, community initiatives, and cultural collaborations will be announced in the coming weeks – stay tuned for updates across Milk + Cookies’ platforms.

General tickets available for purchase via Howler: Cape Town or Johannesburg. This event is open to ages 18+ only. More information and announcements at Milkandcookiesfestival.com