The Mother City is about to be set alight with a vibrant spectrum of sound and fashion, all thanks to Cotten Fest. The annual entertainment and lifestyle festival is set to be held at the Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse on Saturday, 25th November 2023.
Cotten Fest Returns To The Mother City
Building up to the festival, Cape Town will once again be the epicentre of a celebration that fuses together the new wave of music, fashion, and culture in an unparalleled showcase of local talent for the second edition.
After the overwhelming success of last year’s inaugural event, the multi-layered youth culture experience will once again include two concert stages, promising an even more electrifying experience for Cotton Eaters this year.
Who’s On Stage?
Cotton Fest is definitely promising you an experience as some of hip-hop’s heaviest hitters in the country are going to be headlining this year’s festival. From Nasty C, Blxckie, Nadia Nakia, A-Reece, Moozlie and Emtee, to Cape Town’s own Youngsta CPT and the legend himself Grandmaster Ready D.
But wait, there’s more.
Known for their dynamic performances and chart-topping hits, Amapiano local and global favs Focalistic and Kamo Mphela are also confirmed. Joining them on the main stage are social media sensations Primo, Uncle Vinny and Teddy Goodfella. The incredible lineup boasts an impressive array of local artists, spanning various genres, merging both established and upcoming South African talent with an offering of non-stop entertainment.
Full Cotton Fest Cape Town Lineup
Expect to see the following artists on the Cotton Fest stage:
- A-REECE
- Bravo Le Roux
- Blxckie
- Ch’cco
- Dee Koala
- DIAMOND
- DJ Boogie
- DR PEPPA
- EMTEE
- FISH PARCEL
- FOCALISTIC
- FONZO
- FORTNOKS
- GRANDMASTER READY D
- GREEK
- HOLY ALPHA
- GREMLIN
- INTERNATIONAL PANTSULA
- J CLU
- K.Keed
- KAMO MPHELA
- KASHCPT
- KAY FAITH
- Kaymoworld
- KIDDO CSA
- KYEEZI
- LENNETH BOWERS
- LOOKATUPS
- Lucas Raps
- Luukhanyo
- LUTHO SA
- Maglera Doe Boy
- Marshin’Hendrix
- Mashbeatz
- MIHLALI THE GUY
- MILES THE DEEJAY
- MOOZLIE
- MR HEINZ
- MSHAYI
- MUSTBEDUBZ
- NASTY C
- NADIA NAKAI
- NV FUNK
- ORISH
- PRIDDY PRINCE
- PRIMO
- RAF DON
- RARRI
- ROLO ROZAY
- SGG
- SIGWABS
- SIMULATIONRXPS
- SIR BRANDON REYNOLDS
- SLIP INC
- Tashinga
- TEDDY GOODFELLA
- TEMBI POWERS
- TRUSTED SLK
- TVZ
- TWINSPINZ
- UNO JULY
- UNCLE VINNY
- WORDZ
- YOUNGSTA CPT
- Yumbs
It’s Not Just About The Music
Yes, the lineup is amazing, but it goes beyond the music.
Cotton Fest is renowned for its immersive experiences, including art installations, fashion collaborations and sporting activities that showcase the richness of South African youth culture.
The food court, in addition to fully stocked bars, will cater to all festival goers timeously. The festival grounds will be transformed into a vibrant space where creativity and expression know no bounds.
Where can I get tickets?
Tickets are on sale from Webtickets and Pick ‘n Pay outlets nationwide:
- R250 for general admission tickets
- R300 on the day of the event
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