Here’s your all-in-one guide to making a treat of the weekend
Johannesburg, 19 September 2025: The scene is set at the fantastic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit where you can immerse yourself in South Africa’s culture through incredible meals, fashion and music over an epic 2 days. The DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival, Powered by LottoStar has come back around for a 12th edition and we’ve got the rundown on all the tips you’ll need to know! It’s time to get prepped for an epic weekend of exploring food stalls, partner activations, cool designs and, of course, memorable performances. Make sure to stay in the loop about everything from artist line-ups to food stall locations and brand experiences to guarantee a remarkable festival outing. Remember, there’s a handy online festival guide to consult and the Festival app you can download on the Google Play Store or App Store. This weekend, the app is your main port of call for all things Delicious!
Once your tickets are locked in and mode of payment loaded, start your things-to-always-have list off with something to keep you hydrated, loads of skin protection and a trusty bag of festival essentials.
What to bring
Remember to bring along a few items to keep you comfortable and protected from the elements. Feel free to bring a hat, jacket, picnic blanket, small hand-held umbrella (no beach umbrellas), a camping chair and a snug pair of shoes to strut your moves in.
What not to bring
There’ll be plenty of food stalls and bars at the venue so please leave your own beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and food of any kind at home. Additionally, alcohol consumption in the parking areas is forbidden, and pass-outs are strictly not allowed.
Prohibited items include drugs, firearms, glass, picnic baskets, professional photography or videography equipment, drones, beach/golf umbrellas or gazebos, hubbly bubbly, cooler boxes and any pets or animals. There will be zero tolerance for illegal substances or weapons. For the avoidance of any mishaps, you can brush up on all the festival rules and guidelines here.
Payments
We’re doing digital payments on site, so leave the paper at home. No cash doesn’t mean no blast, though, because all vendors accept payment from major banks.
Bonaqua Water Station
There’ll be hydration stations offering free water while stocks last. Various beverage stands will also provide bottled water for purchase.
How to get there
Note that parking at your destination is limited so make the most of Gautrain and e-hailing services, which will have designated pick-up and drop-off spots to minimise traffic.
Gautrain is the official transport partner for the Festival. Eventgoers can take the Gautrain from their preferred stations and get off at Midrand Station. Eventgoers will be directed to the free Bus Shuttle that will drop them at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit for the event. The shuttle service between Midrand Station and the event will run throughout the day. Gautrain will have an extended late-night service. The last Gautrain Bus will leave Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit to Midrand Station at 23:00 on Saturday and 22:00 on Sunday. The last trains will depart when the buses have arrived at Midrand. Standard Gautrain rules and fares for Train and Parking will apply.
Parking
Pre-purchase a parking ticket online for only R100. Should you purchase it at the festival upon arrival, it will cost R400, space at the venue is available on a first-come, first serve basis.
How to access the venue
To ensure safe access, all patrons are required to download the Ticketmaster app, which is available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. You can find the digital festival ticket readily on your Ticketmaster app profile
Security
Festival goers can put their minds at ease with beefed-up security provided across the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit around the clock. The venue will have additional security stationed across the main entrance and around the precinct on both days of the Festival
Gate times
The day kicks off at 11am on Saturday, 20 September 2025 and goes on until 10pm. The festival gates open at 11am once more on Sunday 21 September 2025, with the close brought an hour earlier to 9 pm. Make sure to arrive early to make the most of your day and visit the Festival App, where you can find out more information about each day’s schedule.
Main Stage line-up
Saturday’s main stage will be graced by R&B/hip hop superstar Don Toliver, Kwesta, Inkabi Zezwe (Sjava & Big Zulu), Kamo Mphela, Zee Nxumalo, DJ Zinhle, as well as Kelvin Momo, who will be accompanied by a live band and vocalist Babalwa M.
On Sunday, legendary singer-songwriter Ms. Lauryn Hill will be joined by guest performers Wyclef Jean, YG Marley and Zion Marley with Lira, Mandisi Dyantyis, Zoë Modiga, Oskido and Joyous Celebration Rewind also headlining the day.
The Channel O Dance Stage Fueled by Engen
On Saturday, The Channel O Dance Stage Fueled by Engen will be serving an energetic mixture of Amapiano, Soulful Afro-House, Afro-Tech, 3-Step and Gqom. Rap Academy (Success SA, Jus Gigi, Modercai, Royal Musiq & 031 Choppa), Uncool MC, Masterpiece YVK, Distruction Boys, Kamo Mphela, ASHOJU will bring the tunes, and the Metro FM Award-winning Oscar Mbo will close out the show.
On Sunday rhythm meets heritage with legendary names providing a combination of deep house, electronic, funk and nu-jazz. Providing a journey through dance music eras, Sandy Rivera (Kings Of Tomorrow), DJ Kabila, Kenzhero, DJ Fresh, Vinny, DJ Tira and Lulo Café will be behind the decks.
Food stalls and trucks
From South African, Asian, Middle-Eastern, Mediterranean and American cuisine, there’s a stall or truck for all cravings! The Proudly South African Delicious Mile has everything from street-food bites and exotic dishes to local favourites. Got a taste for braai plates, vegan fusion, poke bowls or Tzatziki? Expect that and more from Baan Bootsbar, The Vegan Chef, Fuji Poke Bowls, We Make Dumplings, Smoke and Soul and Real Wraps, with sweet treats from the Dunky Donut Bar, SA Belgian Waffle Supplies and Happy Coconut to top it all off. Festival favourites like Balkan Burger, The Filthy Moustache, Sumting Fresh, Wing Republic, Poppy’s Restaurant, CNR Dladla Pizzeria and Brown Bag also make a return for guaranteed culinary satisfaction.
Festival App
With the Festival app, you have a bestie in your pocket that will save you from any FOMO! The new and improved app has great functionality, gives you real-time access to all things Delicious and is just a download away on the Google Play Store or App Store. You can find all the important festival information at your fingertips, including the lowdown on tickets, stage lineups, foodie maps, plus all the amazing vendors and partner activations. Grab the app now, turn your notifications on and get into the festival vibes!
DStv Rewards
For the first time this year, DStv Rewards customers can enjoy a more engaging festival experience through the MyDStv App. DStv Premium Rewards members can claim their 30% discount on Saturday and Sunday passes. They also stand a chance to win a VIP experience that takes their festival journey to the next level with an exclusive behind-the-scenes pass.
On-site, Rewards members get Priority Parking and access to Express queues, and more fun activities where customers can spin the Rewards wheel to win prizes, vouchers, and other surprises. Whether you’re gaming, saving, or celebrating, DStv Rewards brings you closer to the festival than ever before.
Download the latest MyDStv App, join Rewards and get in on this money can’t buy experience of the year.
Here are some of the exciting partner installations and brand activations you can experience at the DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival, Powered by LottoStar:
Check out all the prizes, giveaways and brand activations you can experience with our partners:
Art Meets Fashion with Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts & Culture
Under the theme POP(ART): This Is Not A Runway, this year’s Arts Meets Fashion (AMF) with Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts & Culture reimagines the runway as a gallery, billboard and dancefloor. This living, breathing celebration of creativity offers an electrifying fusion of style, art and performance and playfully disrupts the traditional runway experience. Curated in collaboration with leading designers, visual artists and cultural visionaries, AMF will showcase a multi-sensory journey through the visual and emotional heartbeat of pop culture; seen through a distinctly South African lens.
Delicious Festival Trader Academy Powered by FoodBev SETA
The Academy shines a spotlight on the entrepreneurial excellence shaping our food future.
Created to build a more inclusive and resilient food economy, the Academy equips emerging food entrepreneurs with mentorship, training, compliance support, and real-world trading opportunities.
This year, festival-goers can discover and support 11 inspiring graduate entrepreneurs from the first two full Academy programmes. Each of them has shown remarkable growth on their journeys – and they’re ready to share their passion, flavours, and stories with you.
Come hungry, come curious, and experience the next generation of food innovation in action.
Flight Centre
Get ready to take flight with Flight Centre again this year, follow and sign up to stand a chance to win a VIP experience at the Festival, Flights, 1 night stay and double VIP tickets! Whether you sign up now or spot one of the Flight Centre roaming ambassadors at the festival, you can also stand a chance to win to watch Teddy Swims live in Dubai on 22 November 2025, 4x 4-night stay, flights, transfers and e-visas included! Ts & Cs apply. Follow @FlightCentreRSA and enter here.
Johannesburg Tourism Company (JTC)
Spend three days in Joburg: Come join Joburg Tourism at the DSTV Delicious Festival Powered by LottoStar! Joburg Tourism will be there showcasing the best of the city’s local art, handcrafted products, and tourism experiences. It’s the perfect chance to discover hidden gems and support local businesses. Hope to see you there!
The Era truck by DJ ZInhle
Step into the ultimate shopping experience at the ERA Pop-Up Shop!
Our dreamy pink haven is designed to make shopping effortless and enjoyable – browse and shop your favourites with total ease.
From elegant earrings and necklaces to trendy sunglasses, stylish bags, watches, merch, and more, everything is beautifully displayed and ready for you to enjoy.
Shopping at ERA by DJ Zinhle has never been this fun (or this easy)!
We can’t wait to welcome you at the ERA Pop-Up at DStv Delicious – see you there!
Mercedes Benz
Mercedes-Benz returns as the official vehicle partner, bringing back Mercedes Moments with a fresh new twist. In collaboration with a renowned fashion house, our activation will showcase the artistry, design, and sophistication shared by both brands. Together, creating unforgettable Mercedes Moments.
702
An energetic, MC-anchored trivia experience with food-themed scenarios that turns food lovers into festival stars! An AI-enabled photo booth will generate images for guests and email them for instant uploading to social media platforms.
947
An energetic, MC-anchored trivia experience with food-themed scenarios that turns food lovers into festival stars! An AI-enabled photo booth will generate images for guests and email them for instant uploading to social media platforms.
Proudly South African
This year, Proudly South African will turn up the heat with exciting local experiences at the Proudly South African Delicious Mile. Festivalgoers can test their SA smarts in the fast-paced Shesha 3.2.1 board game and show off their knowledge in the “Know Your Local Brand” quiz featuring our exhibiting members. Prizes include Khoi Tech smartwatches, Shesha 3.2.1 board games, and proudly local goodies, all #LovedHereMadeHere.
Telkom
Step into Telkom’s World at DStv Delicious Festival Powered by LottoStar! This year, Telkom is bringing more than just connectivity; they’re bringing an experience. Explore our Smart Home zone, test your skills in our high-energy gaming arena, and unlock instant rewards through digital gamification. With a bold, vibrant new look and Insta-worthy moments, our Telkom lounge is the ultimate festival destination to play, connect, and discover how Telkom powers your lifestyle.
Five Roses
For over 115 years, Five Roses has been the trusted choice of South African tea drinkers, renowned for its superior quality and perfectly balanced taste. Their involvement at the DSTV Delicious Festival Powered by LottoStar celebrates this legacy, inviting festivalgoers to pause, connect and savour the experience of a cup of Five Roses Tea. As South Africa’s much-loved tea, our presence at the festival reflects our belief that the finest moments are made richer when shared over a cup of Five Roses tea.
House of Coffees
House of Coffees proudly delivers premium coffee crafted for every moment. At the Festival, our presence celebrates our passion for quality coffee and authentic connections. By serving festival goers in both the VIP experience and the Proudly South African Delicious Mile, we bring to life our commitment to making premium coffee accessible to all – whether enjoyed as an everyday ritual or shared as part of a world-class celebration.
Easigas
Proudly Official LP Gas Partner. Activation will include a Spin & Win Wheel, with Easigas branded items as prizes. Easigas will also engage with attendees on the safe use of LPG and provide safety guidelines. Easigas. Life Made Easi.
Estée Lauder
Visit the Estée Lauder activation at #DStvDeliciousFestival2025 on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September for an irresistible scent experience that will leave you smelling delicious the whole day! Shop your faves onsite with @friendsofbash both days.
Quoin Rock
Quoin Rock Wines will showcase a luxurious, immersive wine experience at the Festival 2025. Our activation will emphasise premium tasting, storytelling, and brand engagement across key lounges and curated areas, aligned with our brand values of heritage, craftsmanship, and innovation.
Sensodyne
Step into the Sensodyne Cold Zone at DStv Delicious Festival Powered by LottoStar, where popsicles meet freeze frames. Take the bite, strike a pose, and let our slow-mo booth capture your #DareToBite moment. Find the Crunchy Zone at the Festival and put your bite to the test. Record your ASMR crunch, climb the live rankings, then head to the Sensodyne Clinical Repair Lab to discover how we start repairing sensitivity in just 2 minutes. Bite. Repair. Smile. That’s the Sensodyne Festival Experience.
Flanagans
A Gourmet Delight In Every Bite!!! This year, Flanagan’s Kettle Fried Chips brings more than flavour to the Festival, they’re serving a sensory journey. From curated tastings under the golden dome, to creating your own gourmet platter, to snapping your perfect festival moment, it’s all about discovering kettle fried chips reimagined. Taste. Play. Capture. Share. That’s the Flanagans’ difference.
Stella Artois
Stella Artois invites you to step into a world where every moment is worth more. You can try your hand at the Stella Perfect Serve Bar, where you will learn about the five-step pouring ritual and experience the perfect pour. Connect with your friends over genuine moments with a Stella Artois.
Sunlight
Platinum Ultra Power will prove that The Best Dishes Make the Worst Dishes. Guests will experience an immersive journey celebrating Sunlight’s 5X grease-cutting power, even in cold water, through fun, shareable moments:
Splash Photo Zone – playful branded photo moments with #SunlightCutsGrease
Foam Backdrop – a bubble-filled photo activation
Spin the Wheel – prizes like Sunlight packs, aprons, and vouchers
Slush Puppy Station – branded slushies with foam toppers
Lucky Draw – Sunlight hampers for completed journey cards at activation station
Plus, an online competition via Sunlight’s social pages.
Glade and Toilet Duck
Whats Your Fragrance – this is an existing survey hosted on a landing page, that asks participants a few questions and based on their responses, matches them with a Glade variant. With a small tweak, this can be amended to include the latest Glade products, with newer artwork. This acts as a data collection tool for a database + a pre-requisite to participate and earn a prize, whilst briefly educating attendees.
Spin & Win – spin & win after the survey and you could win a prize on the board, Glade or Duck product with a leaflet with key info.
Photo Op – we can have a section for photos, those who take photos with our team, will get 2 entries into draw.
Match The Product Game – keeping with that fun festival atmosphere, we can do this as well as part of engagement, with a small giveaway as a prize.
Product Display – Make use of plinths and the Glade wood and steel stand to
display products within the space..
The 12th annual DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival, Powered by LottoStar is brought to you by the following partners: DStv, LottoStar, Telkom, Mercedes-Benz, Coke Studio, African Bank, Sensodyne, City of Joburg, Proudly South African, Flight Centre, 947, 702, Delicious Festival Trader Academy, Gautrain, Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts & Culture, South African Tourism, Channel O and Stella Artois. With activations by Flying Fish, Sunlight, Toilet Duck, Gordons Gin.
Purchase your tickets via Ticketmaster, download the MyDStv app or visit www.deliciousfestival.com for more details.
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About DStv International Food and Music Festival Powered by LottoStar
The DStv Delicious International Food & Music Festival Powered by LottoStar is an annual two-day event held in Johannesburg. The festival is known for its celebration of music, food, arts, and culture.
Over the years the DStv Delicious Festival Powered by LottoStar has taken place at four different venues. 2013, 2014 and 2015, all on open field government owned parks. By 2016 the event had established itself as SA’s premier lifestyle event, attracting 40 000 of Johannesburg’s hottest consumers, and moved to the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit.
The festival has featured a wide array of both international and local artists. Some notable past headliners include Jamiroquai, Common, Chaka Khan, Hugh Masekela, De La Soul, Lira, Macy Gray, Thandiswa Mazwai, Bongo Maffin, Black Coffee, Burna Boy, Femi Kuti, Tiwa Savage, Louie Vega, Maxwell, Zakes Bantwini, Tems, Shalamar, Incognito, and Arrested Development. The festival has also paid tribute to South African music legends, celebrating artists like Lebo Mathosa, Miriam Makeba, Lucky Dube, Sibongile Khumalo, Ray Phiri, Johnny Clegg, Brenda Fassie, AKA, HHP, Mandoza, and Riky Rick.
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