Johannesburg’s winter cultural calendar gets a stylish shake-up this July with the return of the Stella Artois Soirée: The Tennis Edition, set to transform James & Ethel Gray Park into a one-day celebration of music, fashion, gourmet food, and social sport on Saturday, 12 July.
Serve Up with Stella: Inside The Soirée’s Unmissable Tennis Event
The Soirée has become one of the city’s most anticipated lifestyle experiences—a day-long event where culture and connection meet in an effortlessly stylish setting.
This year’s edition is no exception. The headline music lineup includes Ami Faku, Lamiez Holworthy, Manana, Azana, Lloyiso, Babalwa M, Buhle Mbongwana, and Da Kruk – each bringing their signature sound, from Afro-pop to Afro-house and soul, to the stage.
“This is one of those events where people connect – with each other, music, and the city’s energy. I’m looking forward to being in the right place, with the right people, all at the right moment,” – Ami Faku
Perfectly Served Dishes
As part of Stella Artois’ global ‘Perfect Serve’ platform, The Soirée: Tennis Edition draws a deliberate parallel between perfectly served beer and the perfect serve in tennis—a symbolic connection of elegance, craft, and culture. The event follows the recent debut of the Stella Artois Racquet Club globally and in South Africa earlier this month.
Alongside the music, guests can expect a rich blend of activations and experiences throughout James & Ethel Gray Park – all designed to entertain and engage.
Gourmet food offerings will include curated picnic setups, a tasting table by Food I Love You, fresh seafood by The Prawnery, flame-grilled ribs and wings from The Wing Republic, and street-style dim sum with designer flair.
Join The Serve
Date: Saturday, 12 Jul 2025
Venue: James & Ethel Gray Park , Johannesburg
Tickets: R250 – R450, available via Howler
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