Cassper Nyovest, Tresor, Shekhinah, Elaine, Brian Henry, Asvnte and Akio complete the line-up
Johannesburg, South Africa, 14 May 2026 – Following the announcement of headline international acts Bryson Tiller and Masego, Aline Media Group is proud to announce that hip hop heavyweights Swae Lee and Cassper Nyovest have joined the star-studded lineup for the inaugural edition of The Ascots, taking place at the Hollywoodbets Durban July on 4 July 2026. Set against the southern lawns of Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse, The Ascots will deliver a premium boutique festival experience, blending live music, curated hospitality, elevated culinary experiences, and world-class production.
The event will feature three international acts on one stage, Grammy nominated artists Bryson Tiller, Masego, and Swae Lee, alongside South Africa’s finest talent, including Shekhinah, Elaine, Tresor, and Cassper Nyovest, with sounds curated by Brian Henry, Akio, and Durban-born Asvnte.
The updated announcement follows a change to the originally communicated lineup, with DJ Mustard no longer performing at The Ascots due to unforeseen circumstances. However, the show, boasting an exciting lineup of three international acts and six leading South African acts promises to deliver a spectacular showstopping experience at The Ascots.
“While there have been changes to the originally announced lineup, we are excited about the direction The Ascots continues to take and are proud to welcome global superstar Swae Lee, alongside South African music icon Cassper Nyovest, to this year’s experience.
“We are incredibly excited to bring Bryson Tiller and Masego to Durban for the very first time, while also showcasing some of the continent’s most exciting talent, including Tresor, Shekhinah, and Elaine. The Ascots is about creating a globally competitive experience rooted in music, culture, luxury, and hospitality, and we believe this lineup reflects that vision. We also believe The Ascots is a meaningful addition to the incredible platform that Hollywoodbets has built through the Hollywoodbets Durban July, which has grown into Africa’s premier horse racing and lifestyle event,” said Sibo Mhlungu, CEO and founder of Aline Media Group.
Positioned as a premium boutique festival experience, The Ascots will transform Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse’s southern lawns into an immersive destination blending live music, curated hospitality, elevated culinary experiences, and world-class production. With an expanded lineup that bridges global stars and African excellence, The Ascots is set to become one of the most anticipated cultural experiences of the 2026 social calendar.
In addition to the updated lineup announcement, The Ascots has also introduced The Gardens ticket tier priced at R2 750, which will offer guests access to The Ascots entertainment experience, including performances by the full artist lineup within a premium festival environment at the Hollywoodbets Durban July.
The addition joins The Ascots’ existing premium hospitality offerings, which include The Ascot Terraces Private Lounge (Table of 10) at R100 000, and the exclusive Owners Sky Club experience (Table of 10) at R150 000).
Tickets are LIVE and available on Howler www.howler.co.za/theascotshd.
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