Music lovers, aspiring jazz musicians and the wider Gqeberha community are invited to experience an international celebration of music when Nelson Mandela University’s Department of Music and Performing Arts hosts acclaimed Italian jazz duo Dario Savino Doronzo and Livio Minafra as part of their South Africa Tour 2026.

Adventure, teamwork and conservation will come together this August as Valley Crag Indoor Climbing Centre hosts the Forever Rhino Rally Amazing Race, inviting businesses, friends and community groups to experience Nelson Mandela Bay in a completely different way.

The Heydeburg Orchestra will present Karoo Kronkels at NG Kerk Walmer on 1 August 2026, bringing together established soloists, school choirs and the musical legacy of acclaimed South African composer Professor Chris Lamprecht.

Residents of Kariega and the greater Nelson Mandela Bay are invited to celebrate Women’s Day with an evening of live entertainment and community spirit at the Urban Maskandi Fundraising Show, taking place on Sunday, 9 August 2026, at Icebo Wash Service & Coffee Bar in Cannon hill.

Algoa FM has been announced as the official media partner of NAMPO Cape, strengthening the connection between one of South Africa’s leading regional radio stations and the Cape’s largest agricultural, trade and lifestyle exhibition.

The Karoo town of Prince Albert will once again become a hub of music, creativity and collaboration when the Kaleidoscope Music & Arts Festival returns from 21 to 23 August 2026.

Fashion born from resilience takes centre stage in Gqeberha A movement that began during one of South Africa’s most difficult periods is set to take centre stage in Gqeberha this August as NDIMNYAMA: Art Meets Fashion brings together fashion, visual art and live music for a one-night creative showcase.

South African comedy fans in Nelson Mandela Bay can look forward to an evening of laughter later this year as multi-award-winning comedian Dalin Oliver brings his brand-new stand-up show, Stuck in Dubai, to Gqeberha on 6 November.

If you’re looking for a reason to plan a night out in Nelson Mandela Bay, Boardwalk continues to deliver an exciting calendar of live entertainment over the next few months.