Celebrate culture and creativity: Festival De Mexico, Hobby-X 2025 and Dumi Mkokstad Live in Joburg
Festival De Mexico
Prepare for a spicy weekend as this renowned event returns to Joburg this weekend.
Apart from the delicious culinary delights on offer, the event will see some of the biggest acts take to the stage.
They include Shekhinah, Matthew Mole, Freshly Ground, DJ Kent, Kyle Cassim, Chrizz Beatz and Mojito Swing.
There will also be plenty of tequilas and cocktails, a piñata showdown, a chilli-eating competition and other entertainment.
Where: Montecasino's Outdoor Event Area.
When: Saturday, May 3, until Monday, May 5.
Hobby-X 2025
Take a walk on the wild side this week as Hobby-X is making its return to the City of Gold with a fresh new theme, 'Retro Rewind'.
The event, which is dubbed South Africa's premier craft and hobby exhibition, will include classic trends, styles, and techniques revisited, while timeless hobbies, vintage crafting and traditional methods are reinvented. The exciting new line-up features demonstrations, workshops, competitions, and a host of other experiences.
Where: Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit and International Convention Centre.
When: Runs until Sunday, May 4.
Dumi Mkokstad - Kingdom Mandate Revival
Renowned South African gospel artist, Dumi Mkokstad, is set to launch the 'The Kingdom Mandate Revival Tour" with an extraordinary live recorded concert for an evening of worship, inspiration and spiritual renewal.
It follows the success of Durban's Kingdom Mandate Talent Search in February, which sought out gifted vocalists to join the new group, Kingdom Worshippers. These talented artists will accompany Mkokstad on stage.
Mkokstad, a multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, has over the years, has captivated audiences with albums like "Calvary" and "The Overflow Gcwala Kimi'.
Where: The Big Top Arena at Carnival City.
When: Saturday, May 3, at 7pm.
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