With world-class performances and mindful living experiences, the golden-hour celebration brings music, nature, and connection back to the Mother City.
Joburg comes alive with unforgettable performances from Major League DJz, Jeremy Loops, DBN Gogo, 340ML, Zakes Bantwini, and more for a sold-out crowd, as Corona celebrates 100 years under the sun.
Cape Town, September 15th, 2025 – Following the golden-hour magic of the Corona Sunsets Festival Johannesburg this past weekend, the iconic global festival series will return to Clifton, Cape Town, on Saturday, 21 March 2026. A highlight on South Africa’s cultural calendar, the festival will once again deliver a breathtaking celebration of music, nature, and connection – all set against the spectacular backdrop of the Mother City’s coastline.
The first Corona Sunsets Festival in South Africa was held in Cape Town in 2016, and next year’s event will mark 10 years of golden-hour celebrations in the country. From a world tour in 2023 to its biggest edition yet in Johannesburg in 2025, the festival continues to grow on a global scale.
Building on its “More Than Music” philosophy, the Cape Town edition will encourage festivalgoers to pause, reconnect, and experience the golden hour with intention. This ethos comes to life through curated wellness workshops, sustainable food gardens, live art, and interactive performances designed to engage all the senses.
At the Johannesburg festival, the More Than Music Pavilion showcased inspiring voices in mindfulness and creativity, featuring yoga and meditation guide Dr. Anesu Mbizvo, mantra and movement facilitator Mandla Enoch (the African Dragonfly), and sustainability changemakers who brought the festival’s “Protect Our Sunset” initiative to life – setting the tone for the mindful experiences audiences can expect in Cape Town next year.
“Cape Town holds a special place in the Corona Sunsets journey,” says Melanie Nicholson, Head of Brand: Corona South Africa. “Bringing the festival back to this incredible city, with its sunsets, coastline, and vibrant music culture, feels like coming home. As we celebrate 100 years under the sun, we can’t wait to create more golden-hour memories together with Cape Town.”
The sold-out Johannesburg edition, held at Casalinga in Muldersdrift, drew 12,000 festivalgoers and showcased the festival’s signature fusion of world-class music and natural beauty. Performances by Major League DJz, DBN Gogo, Jeremy Loops, and Afro-rock icons 340ML electrified the crowd, while Zakes Bantwini, DJ Kent, FKA Mash, Oscar Mbo, and the Ndlovu Youth Choir delivered unforgettable sets that celebrated the strength and diversity of South Africa’s music scene.
True to its promise of being more than just a festival, Johannesburg’s event featured Daniel Popper’s monumental art installation, a Corona-branded hot air balloon, aerial performers soaring above the crowds, and interactive More Than Music experiences like drum circles, wellness sessions, and sustainable food gardens – all culminating in the iconic Sunset Moment, with a moving performance of When the Sun Goes Down by the Ndlovu Youth Choir.
For the first time ever, the Corona Sunsets Festival experience was brought to millions of South Africans nationwide through an exclusive partnership with the SABC, which broadcast the event live across SABC 1, S3, and SABC Plus. The partnership not only extended the magic of the festival beyond Casalinga but also highlighted the SABC’s ongoing role in shaping and celebrating South African culture.
“This partnership was about more than just broadcasting a concert – it was about connecting South Africans through a shared experience, wherever they were,” adds Nicholson. “It’s a milestone that sets the stage for even bigger moments in Cape Town next year.”
Registration for presale access to Corona Sunsets Festival Cape Town is available at corona.howler.co.za. Registration closes Monday, 22 September at 23h59 SAST, and tickets go on sale on Thursday, 25 September 10h00 SAST.
Corona celebrating 100 Years Under The Sun:
This year, Corona marks “100 Years Under The Sun,” celebrating a century of encouraging people to step outside, slow down, and reconnect with nature. More than a beer, Corona has become a symbol of balance and shared moments, reminding everyone to pause, enjoy the sunset, and connect with others. Highlights include the Corona Beach 100, a global showcase of stunning coastlines – featuring four South African beaches: Kraalbaai, Nature’s Valley, Camps Bay, and Boulders Beach – and the return of the Corona Sunsets Festival in Johannesburg, offering fire artist performances, immersive sunset rituals, and the “More Than Music” experience.
Full artist Line-up – in alphabetical order:
● 340 ML
● Amémé
● Abby Nurock
● Baby Whitz
● Crazy White Boy feat. Nonku Phiri
● Culoe De Song
● DBN GOGO
● DJ Kent
● Dwson
● FKA MASH
● Jeremy Loops
● Kid Fonque
● Major League DJz
● Mila Rose
● Mörda
● Ndlovu Youth Choir
● Oscar Mbo
● Roz
● Sio
● Ten Oceans
● Zakes Bantwini
More than music activities:
● Art Installations
● Live Art Murals
● Corona Cero Bar
● Food Garden
● Corona Merchandise Store
● Drum Circles
● Face Painting
About Corona
Corona, an AB InBev global brand, is the iconic beer brand that is synonymous with paradise with a presence in 180 countries. Recognized as the world’s most valuable beer brand in Kantar’s BrandZ global 2024 rankings, Corona invites the world outside, beckoning you to reconnect with your essential nature and embrace the simple pleasures of life. But it’s not just about the beer – it’s about the ritual. The ritual of adding a slice of lime to your Corona, an experience that elevates the moment. Corona isn’t just a beverage; it’s nature in a bottle. And we strive to help protect nature and have become the first global beverage brand with a net-zero plastic footprint. This builds on our longstanding ambition to help protect the world’s oceans and beaches from plastic pollution. Every sip of Corona is a celebration of nature and the beauty of the world around us.
About South African Breweries:
The South African Breweries (SAB) has reimagined what a beer company can be and has anchored this in a powerful brand purpose – We Dream Big to Create a Future With More Cheers. At SAB it’s always about more than the beer. We are driven by our passion to demonstrate the unique power of beer to propel South Africa forward. Since our inception over a century ago, SAB has grown to become South Africa’s largest brewer, a powerful economic contributor, a leader in sustainability, and a champion of responsible consumption. SAB is one of South Africa’s admired companies and corporate brands. The company operates 7 breweries and 42 depots in South Africa, a total workforce of approximately 5 000, and supports a beer economy ‘from seed to sip’ of over 250 000 jobs. Its portfolio of beer brands meets the needs of a wide range of consumers and includes leading brands in beer and beyond such as Castle Lager, Carling Black Label, Corona, Brutal Fruit, and Flying Fish.
About SABC1
SABC1 is one of the SABC TV channels housed under Video Entertainment. With a daily average reach of 8.8 million viewers, SABC1 is one of the top 5 biggest channels in South Africa. The channel represents the fibre of youthful South Africans, in tune with the culture, latest trends and entertainment, reflecting their interests, passion and aspirations. The channel is watched mostly in South Africa, with a compelling mix of strong local drama content, reality and popular general entertainment. SABC1 “Mzansi Fo Sho” remains the strongest television brand and is recognised even beyond the South African Boarders.
About S3
S3 is one of the SABC TV channels housed under Video Entertainment. With a daily average reach of 2.7 million viewers, S3 is one of the top 10 biggest channels in South Africa. The channel represents the progressive South African millennial and invites viewers to open up to a dialogue with the public broadcasting channel, fostering the spirit of curiosity and spearheading a generation of free thinkers and champions that frame of mind.