Nelson Mandela Bay’s iconic Splash Festival returns this Easter weekend, bringing three days of music, beach sports, food and family entertainment to the city’s beachfront.
Taking place from Friday 3 April to Sunday 5 April 2026, the festival will once again transform the beachfront into a vibrant celebration of local talent, live entertainment and coastal culture.
With performances across the Main Stage, Food Court Stage, Beach Stage and Galaxy Bingo Beach Arena, visitors can expect a packed programme designed for music lovers, families and holidaymakers alike.
Here is what festivalgoers can look forward to this year.
Friday kicks off the festival with music and DJs
The festival opens on Friday afternoon with a strong lineup of live performers on the Main Stage.
Main Stage Friday
13:00 – 13:45 Afro Groove
14:00 – 14:45 Ngomaka Mbayi
15:00 – 15:30 Rhythm of the Night
15:45 – 16:30 Tone Ramblers
16:45 – 17:30 AV on Decks
17:45 – 18:20 Luzuko Kemp
18:25 – 19:10 Micayla
19:15 – 20:00 Michael Matebe
20:00 – 20:45 Seeds and Stems
Food Court Stage Friday
11:00 – 11:30 Cairo Yani
11:45 – 12:15 Piwai Kudo
12:30 – 13:15 Kerry Hiles and Kristo Zondagh
13:30 – 14:15 Darren Eckhadt
14:30 – 15:30 Tick Tock Hour
15:45 – 16:30 Wyatt
16:45 – 17:30 Siyanda Jack
17:45 – 18:30 Fatimaah
18:45 – 20:15 Splash Festival DJ Competition Semi Final
20:15 – 21:00 Sham De Funk
Beach Stage Friday
09:00 – 10:30 Pablo
13:30 – 15:00 Privacii
Galaxy Bingo Beach Arena Friday
Beach Volleyball and Soccer Tournaments will take place throughout the day.
Saturday brings big performances and the DJ finals
Saturday’s programme expands across all stages with a full day of entertainment.
Main Stage Saturday
12:00 – 12:45 Bella
13:00 – 13:45 Nande Mzaidume
14:00 – 14:45 Steph the Hypnotist
15:00 – 15:45 Tessin
16:00 – 16:45 Peligrow
17:00 – 17:45 Stone Sisters
18:00 – 19:15 Splash Festival DJ Competition Finals
19:15 – 20:00 King Jade and Baby Joe
20:00 – 21:00 Tyler ICU
21:00 – 21:30 Onika Oh Booi
21:30 – 22:00 Celso Fabbri
Food Court Stage Saturday
11:00 – 11:30 Ktog
11:30 – 12:30 International Hotel School
12:30 – 13:00 Meshin
13:00 – 14:00 Local Chef Spha
14:00 – 14:45 Savanna Music
15:00 – 15:45 Disney Duo
16:00 – 16:30 Riaan Vogel
16:45 – 17:15 Just Labs
17:30 – 18:00 Ntiska
18:00 – 19:00 Goliath and Goliath
19:00 – 19:30 Dmitri
19:30 – 20:00 Eclips
20:00 Stage Close
Galaxy Bingo Beach Arena Saturday
07:30 – 08:30 Secret Sunrise
Peace of Art activities
Beach Volleyball and Soccer Tournament
Beach Stage Saturday
09:00 – 10:30 Please
13:30 – 15:00 Dampiano
Sunday brings Easter celebrations and family activities
Sunday adds a festive Easter atmosphere to the Splash Festival with live music, family entertainment and a special Easter egg hunt.
Main Stage Sunday
12:00 – 12:45 Full Cream Milk
13:00 – 13:45 Tru Soundz
14:00 – 14:45 Stef the Hypnotist
15:00 – 15:45 Soulful Sounds
16:00 – 16:45 Dynamic Duo
17:00 – 17:45 Emo Adams and Band
18:00 – 18:45 Chapter 3
19:00 – 19:45 Dane
20:00 – 20:45 Lisa Love
21:00 Stage Close
Food Court Stage Sunday
09:00 – 09:30 Sippy Sebastian
09:45 – 10:45 International Hotel School
11:00 – 11:30 Curtley Damons
11:45 – 12:45 Disney Duo
13:30 – 14:00 The Scheubels
14:00 – 15:00 Chef Jenny Marris
15:00 – 15:45 Jet Liam
15:45 – 16:30 Sesona
16:45 – 17:30 Mia Liyah
17:30 – 18:00 Xylan
Galaxy Bingo Beach Arena Sunday
11:00 Easter Egg Hunt
Peace of Art
Beach Volleyball and Soccer Tournament
Beach Stage Sunday
09:00 – 10:30 Lyle May
13:30 – 15:00 Natis B
A Bay tradition
For decades, the Splash Festival has been a highlight on Nelson Mandela Bay’s Easter calendar. The event celebrates local music, creativity and beach culture while offering something for everyone.
Whether you are heading down for the music, the beach sports or simply the festive atmosphere along the beachfront, Splash Festival 2026 promises three days of entertainment and celebration in the Bay.
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