DStv Delicious Festival 2025: A Feast of Music and Flavours

Over 20 and 21 September, the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit will not only play host to a celebration of fashion, music, and food, but it will also set the stage for the DStv Delicious International 2025 Food and Music Festival, powered by LottoStar Delicious Festival.

This year, festival-goers can expect a true fusion of both local and international sounds—Don Toliver, Kwesta, and Inkabi Zezwe (Big Zulu & Sjava) join the lineup. In addition, two of Amapiano’s biggest stars will make their mark.

Boasting almost 2 million Spotify monthly listeners, Kelvin Momo is set to channel his soulful sounds alongside a live band and the award-winning vocalist Babalwa M.

Just as exciting, multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter Zee Nxumalo will bring her infectious energy to the main stage, ensuring that audiences are consistently entertained throughout the festival.

A portrait of singer-songwriter Zee Nxumalo, a woman with long blonde hair, wearing a dark top and patterned pants, squatting and looking at the camera.

A portrait of Amapiano artist Kelvin Momo, a man with a beard, wearing a black t-shirt and a silver chain, with his hands in his pockets.

Delicious Festival 2025: Music Line-Up

Alongside these exciting sounds, the Proudly South African Delicious Food Mile will not only offer a culinary line-up of street food, regional delicacies and dishes that celebrate South Africa’s gastronomic heritage, but will also, at the same time, tempt festival-goers with a vibrant range of tastes.

It’s all about sizzle and sear, where homegrown and international flavours collide across menus designed for sampling, savouring and of course sharing. From kotas and yiros to baos and gourmet burgers, festival-goers can also look forward to a combination of South African, Asian, Middle-Eastern, European and American favourites.

What’s more, this culinary tour of the world is just one ingredient of an epic weekend, as unforgettable experiences are, in combination with all these flavours, paired with a commitment to grassroots upliftment.

Proudly SA Food Mile

While culture is celebrated across Saturday’s main stage and the Proudly South African Delicious Food Mile, the Delicious International 2025 Trader Academy Powered by FoodBev SETA will spotlight the entrepreneurial excellence behind it.

Established to build a more inclusive and resilient food economy, the Academy empowers emerging food entrepreneurs not only through mentorship and training but also by providing compliance support and trading opportunities.

This year, the Academy will platform 11 graduate entrepreneurs from the first two complete programmes—individuals who, thanks to their perseverance and support from the Academy, have shown remarkable growth on their journeys.

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A close-up of a lavish buffet spread featuring a large wheel of cheese adorned with grapes and berries, an assortment of sliced bread, and various dips.

Delicious Festival Trader Academy

“From day one our mission has been to open doors to opportunity and market access. Seeing 11 graduates debut at the festival is a proud moment for the programme and a win for South Africa’s food business entrepreneurs. We couldn’t be more excited to see how far these SMMEs have come through the programme.”

~ Jean Huddy, Head of Strategy and SMME Support at the Academy

This milestone perfectly aligns with DStv Delicious Festival Powered by LottoStar Delicious International 2025, which, by striving to serve greatness at scale, not only brings festival goers fresh concepts and premium brands but also introduces a host of heritage-focused indulgences.

Empowering Food Entrepreneurs

“This programme proves the power of skills development in action. By equipping entrepreneurs with the right tools, we’re not just changing businesses, we’re shaping a stronger, more inclusive food and beverage economy for South Africa. I am especially proud to see our graduates gain not only valuable experience at the festival, but also the market access and exposure that will help their businesses grow.”

~ Nokuthula Selamolela, FoodBev SETA CEO

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Delicious Festival 2025. A food vendor using a spatula to flip food on a grill, surrounded by flames.

DStv Food and Music Festival: Culinary Delights

Extending the theme of blending the local and international at the DStv Delicious Festival Powered by LottoStar, the unique meals across the Proudly South African Delicious Food Mile give festival goers not only diverse cuisines to enjoy, but also showcase the creativity behind each dish.

Much like the music and fashion showcased throughout the event, festival goers will have the opportunity to experience South Africa’s heritage on a plate, while at the same time trying out trending global flavours and indulging in time-honoured festival staples.

Baan Bootsbar: Samoosas, stir-fries, pad thai and fried rice (tofu, chicken or beef)
The Vegan Chef: Plant-based, deep-fried vegan favourites – crispy not chicken burgers, ribs, chips, bao buns and waffles
Fuji Poke Bowls: Poke bowls with salmon, tofu or Korean chicken, with crunchy layers
We Make Dumplings: Pan-fried pork dumplings, spicy beef wontons, bao and veggie udon noodles.
Smoke and Soul: Lamb spit wraps, burgers and braai plates paired with roasted garlic baby potatoes and house-made chakalaka. Plus a lamb-and-wors combo that pays homage to the township braai
Exotically Divine Ital: Vegan fusion with Ital spirit
SA Belgian Waffle Supplies: Classic Brussels waffles with ice cream and sweet toppings that would cure any craving
Real Wraps: Fresh Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavours with Souvlaki beef or chicken and Yiros with fresh Tzatziki.
Dunky Donut Bar: Delectable mini-doughnuts, chip twisters and corndogs.
Happy Coconut: Refreshing coconuts from Mozambique

Something for every palate at the DStv Food and Music Festival

There’s something for every palate – from braai classics and exotic bites to street snacks and sweet treats that, in turn, help maintain the tempo. With all this to try, be sure to come early so you don’t miss out on the goodness that truly anchors this magical weekend experience. Here are some of the standout culinary experiences on offer at the 12th edition of South Africa’s most significant cultural gathering:

DStv Delicious Festival Tickets

DStv Rewards members will receive a 30% discount on their festival tickets, which is an excellent R315 saving per day. Customers will need to download the MyDStv App here www.dstv.com/en-za/my-dstv-app.

Or go to DStv.com to join Rewards and look out for this limited offer, while stocks last. DStv Rewards customers can also look forward to other exclusive, money-can’t-buy experiences at the festival.

Delicious Festival 2025. A sliced gyro wrap with meat and vegetables, served with a side of french fries topped with sauce.

Delicious Festival 2025. A plate of grilled chicken wings topped with fresh chives, next to a blurred burger.

Ticket Information and Partners

General admission tickets for non-DStv Rewards members are R1 050. You can also snap up Delicious Lounge tickets on the main arena at R2 500 per person, or tickets for the all-inclusive Injabulo Lounge on The Terrace at R8 350 per person. Secure your tickets via Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.co.za, or visit www.deliciousfestival.com for more details.

The 12th annual DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival, powered by LottoStar, showcases the following partners: DStv, LottoStar, Telkom, Mercedes-Benz, Coke Studio, African Bank, Sensodyne, Proudly South African, Flight Centre, 947, 702, Delicious Festival Trader Academy, City of Joburg, Channel O, and Stella Artois.

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