After the phenomenal success of Fusion Fest 2025, which saw over 7,000 fans rocked by a blend of icons and rising stars, Mahindra South Africa has officially launched the race to Fusion Fest 2026, returning on Saturday, 7 March 2026. Back by overwhelming demand following its groundbreaking debut, the festival is set to deliver an even bolder, more immersive cultural showcase – where music, art, and fashion collide in a way that is uniquely South African.
Race to Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026
“Fusion Fest is a celebration of South Africa’s incredible creative spirit — bold, energetic, and built on the belief that together we rise. After an extraordinary response to our first edition, 2026 will be even bigger, more ambitious, and more powerful,” – Rajesh Gupta, CEO of Mahindra South Africa
More of a movement than just an event, Fusion Fest 2026 will follow its predecessor by once again delivering four boundary-breaking fusion performances, featuring unexpected artistic collaborations and genre-defying moments crafted from the collision of wildly different worlds.
FUSION 1: REWIND THE REVOLUTION – ULTIMATE LEGEND THROWBACK
Zöe Modiga takes us back on a personal musical journey that starts with her and my birth year: 1994.
Our ‘born free’ grows and evolves, absorbing a rich sonic soundscape that includes contributions from Mafikizolo, Kurt Darren, and Claire Johnston. It’s a celebratory trip into the heart of our shared rhythm, a true testament to a timeline of tunes that fuelled our nation, inspired optimism, and sparked this cultural revolution. Epic. Nostalgic. Iconic.
FUSION 2: HIPHOP MOST HIGH – An uplifting, spiritual ode to our shared beliefs
Hip hop heavyweights BLXKIE and Maglera Doe Boy join forces with the Tshwane Gospel Choir in a genre collision that swerves from rap to rapturous.
Rhythmic bravado turns into a devotional praise session, where street and spirit are bridged by a shared South African truth: on Sundays, we all go to church. This sacred celebration will take all those present to a higher place. It’s the sound of Sunday, and it’s goosebump stuff.
FUSION 3: FEMME FOR ALL – Divine Divas
This powerhouse quartet of Naledi Aphiwe, Karen Zoid, Nomfundo Moh, and Mariechan, takes us on a rollercoaster ride through the girl-powered hits that caught our collective imagination.
A show-stopping, exhilarating performance of personal chart-toppers and singalong signatures, this Fusion spans generations, emotions, and genres – fast and slow, soft and explosive, tender and fierce, upfront and introspective. It’s a chorus that never ends, from divas that always deliver.
FUSION 4: ALL ABOUT NOW – LOCAL LOVING
Three South African youth icons. Three different styles. Three voices, all for one in a mind-bending, booty-shaking collaboration. Zee Nxumalo, Focalistic and Daliwonga segue seamlessly into each other as melodies collide with Amapiano grooves.
It’s a celebration rooted in the now, with an eye on tomorrow, a proudly borderless, joyful shared statement of youthful intent. This performance will make us all so damn proud of what we have, and who we are.
On The Road With Mahindra
Mahindra South Africa last month ignited the nationwide appeal with a high-energy roadshow launch at UCT in Cape Town — and they’re not slowing down. Next stop: Durban’s vibrant Beach Marine Parade this December. They’re taking Fusion Fest on the road to give South Africans everywhere a thrilling taste of what’s coming: a powerhouse celebration of creativity, culture, and community.
Driving the campaign is a dynamic talent hunt built around three lifestyle categories, each inspired by a core pillar of the fusion festival – Music, Fashion, and Art. The top creators in each category will snag a R30 000 cash prize and earn their moment in the spotlight at the main Fusion Fest event.
Driving with Mahindra
And the momentum doesn’t stop there. Mahindra’s 3XO Test Drive Challenge is a high-energy experience that puts fans in the driver’s seat of the all-new Mahindra XUV 3XO, giving festival-goers and roadshow visitors the chance to put the vehicle through its paces.
Building on the inaugural festival this year, anyone attending selected roadshow stops can hop in for a test drive and automatically enter to win VIP Fusion Fest tickets, exclusive merch, and even a grand-prize Mahindra XUV 3XO weekend getaway. It’s a powerful showcase of Mahindra’s newest compact SUV – and a way to bring the spirit of Fusion Fest straight onto the streets.
Keep your eyes peeled as next year’s edition is gearing up to be the biggest, boldest and most immersive Fusion Fest yet. Fusion Fest 2026 is more than another lifestyle show – it’s a vibe.
A celebration. A cultural spark. And the countdown is officially on!!! Get your tickets now.
Attending The MAHINDRA FUSION FEST 2026
- WHEN IS IT GOING DOWN: Saturday, 7 March 2026
- WHERE IS IT HAPPENING: SunBet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria
- TIME: Doors open at 6:00 PM
- HOW MUCH ARE TICKETS: R450 upwards
- WHERE CAN I BUY TICKETS: HERE
Keeping Up With Mahindra
In the coming weeks, Mahindra Fusion Fest will reveal the full line up across all fusion categories, plus exclusive details on dealer activations, limited-edition giveaways, and unforgettable experiences. This year promises to be bigger, bolder, and more immersive than ever.
Keep up with the latest competition updates, artist reveals, and event build-up by following:
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