SunFest Is Back: Bigger, Bolder, and Built for Your Winter Escape

There’s something different about winter this year. The calendar is fuller. The lineup is bigger. And for the first time ever, the festival extends to Time Square, joining Sun City Resort, GrandWest and Wild Coast Sun in a four-month celebration of music, entertainment, and unforgettable winter getaways.

SunFest is back, and this is the year to experience it!

If you’ve been before, you already know the feeling: arriving at a Sun International destination and discovering that there’s more happening than you expected, more to do, more to see, more reasons to stay one more night. If you haven’t experienced SunFest yet, consider this your invitation. And there’s never been a better time to start.

You may be asking, " What is SunFest?”

SunFest is Sun International’s annual winter festival of experiences. It runs from May through August and exists for one reason: to make sure there is never a dull moment in your winter. It isn’t just one event; it is a curated season of entertainment across multiple destinations. From live concerts and cultural showcases to family-friendly adventures, premium dining experiences, and themed weekends, SunFest brings together everything guests love about a Sun International escape - all under one unforgettable winter calendar.

A Look Inside the SunFest 2026 Line-Up

This year, SunFest 2026 will road trip across Sun City Resort, GrandWest, Time Square and Wild Coast Sun.

Sun City Resort: A Season Packed with Entertainment

Sun City is pulling out all the stops with a stacked calendar spanning gospel, R&B, Bollywood, Maskandi, Afropop, Afrikaans rock, jazz, and more.

June highlights include:

• Spirit of Praise All Stars at the Superbowl
• The Tyma’s Club Father’s Day whiskey & cigar night with weekend accommodation packages
• Drive-In Movie Night
• Ziyakhala Mo Sun City (27 June), returning after a sold-out debut in 2025, featuring Mafikizolo, Khuli Chana, Young Stunna, Khuzani, Shandesh and more in a celebration of South African music and culture

July brings:

• Kairos Live Recording with Tumisang Seleke
• A spectacular Bollywood show featuring Jubin Nautiyal live in SA for the first time ever
• Christmas in July Dinner
• Encore Headliners across multiple weekends

August highlights:

• OUTSIDE with you!
• Summa Cum Laude On Tour Africa
• RustyRocks All4Women
• Bakwena Jazz Experience

And that’s just the beginning. From concerts to resort activities, Sun City ensures every winter weekend is accounted for.

GrandWest: International Acts and Family Favourites

GrandWest is coming in hot with a dynamic mix of international performances and family entertainment.

Highlights include:

• Boyz II Men Live
• The Human League
• Xolly Mncwango
• UB40 featuring Ali Campbell
• Don Vino’s Saxy Vibes
• Disney On Ice: Mickey’s Search Party
• Passport to Flava, running through July and August

Wild Coast Sun: There’s no Winter at the Wild Coast

Wild Coast Sun is bringing that coastal energy with beach vibes every July weekend from 11 am, with an inflatable park.

You can expect:

• Dingalings: Husband Hotline show
• André the Hypnotist
• Wild Coast Open Golf
• Women in Comedy
• Weekend mascot appearances with Bubz

Time Square: New for 2026

Time Square joins SunFest for the first time this year, bringing Pretoria’s vibrant energy into the festival mix, and it's already shaping up to be a standout addition to the calendar.

Highlights to look forward to include:

• Date Night experiences running from May through August
• Winter Warmer from May to August
• Boyz II Men (29–30 May)
• UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell (6-7 June)
• Gauteng Soul & Jazz (13 June)
• Disney On Ice (27–28 June; 1–5 July)
• Spoegwolf Op Ys (10 July)
• Maxwell Live in South Africa (8 August)

First Timer? Here’s What to Know.

• Your event ticket includes destination access; no separate day pass needed
• Book accommodation early, as SunFest weekends fill quickly
• Valley of Waves reopens on 26 June after annual maintenance from 17 May
• Wild Waters Water Park closes for maintenance from 11 May to 11 June 2026
• Sun City is cashless. Tap, swipe, scan, or use Leisure Points. No cash needed anywhere on the property.
• MVG members: check your benefits. Loyalty cardholders access exclusive offers, early-bird promotions, and member-specific discounts across the campaign.

Winter in South Africa doesn’t have to mean staying indoors. SunFest 2026 is four months of reasons to get out, travel, and make memories. From local and international entertainment to iconic venues, family fun, couples’ escapes, and group getaways, the entire season is designed around experiences worth travelling for.

The acts are still being announced. The calendar is still growing. But the energy is already set. SunFest 2026 is bigger, bolder, and ready to turn your winter into something unforgettable