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KZN South Coast Events

There’s always a lot to see and do on the KZN South Coast lots of fun activities and things to do, beaches to explore, food and wine to savour, and landmarks to visit.  There are also many interesting events every month. Things like beach festivals, sporting events, Mardi Gras, community get-togethers, and much, much more …

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WHAT'S ON on the KZN SOUTH COAST

We’ve made a list of events and happenings that take place weekly or monthly and some that are annual or once-off Events.   Taking part in a fun run (or walk, if you prefer) along a scenic beach path, or visiting the well-known flea market in Uvongo on a weekend, are part of the fun.  Taking part in a stimulating quiz while braa-ing (barbecue) with friendly locals will quickly convince you what a great place the South Coast is.

Welcome to your guide to events and happenings across the KZN South Coast!

From the beaches of Amanzimtoti down to Port Edward, the region is alive year-round with everything from major coastal festivals to friendly local meetups. To help you find your perfect activity, we’ve organized our calendar into categories that capture the best of the South Coast lifestyle:

  • Arts & Culture:: Experience the local flavour! This section showcases local art exhibitions, and cultural events that celebrate the heart of the South Coast.
  • Community & Social: Want to meet the locals? Check here for engaging social activities like community quizzes, fundraisers, school fetes, and regular local meet-ups that offer an authentic experience of South Coast life.
  • Events & Festivals: Don’t miss the big ones! This includes high-impact events that draw crowds, such as the South Coast Bike Fest, major holiday beach activations, and other seasonal celebrations.
  • Food & Drink: Plan your next social outing around great food. Discover wine tastings, themed dinners, cooking classes, and community gatherings—including the local braai (barbecue) events.
  • Markets: This section showcases the vibrant flea markets (like Uvongo’s famous market), plant fairs, and artisan craft fairs.
  • Music & Entertainment: Find your groove with live music, from large festivals and tribute bands to local gigs at restaurants and venues, plus comedy shows and stage performances.
  • Sports & Outdoors: Ready for adventure? Find everything active, including: Park Runs, trail running/walking, mountain biking, surfski races, fishing competitions, golf days, and thrilling motor racing events at Dezzi Raceway (like circuit racing, drag racing, and drifting).


Select a category to filter the full list, or scroll down to see all events organized by date and frequency.

Arts & Culture

ARTS & CRAFTS

EVERY SECOND THURSDAY 14.00 – 16.00

TOTALLY ART CLUB

3RD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH AT 10.00

ART BY THE SEA

TUESDAYS 9.00

ART – IN – THE – PARK

FIRST SATURDAY EACH MONTH 09.00 – 16.00

NTELEZI MSANI HERITAGE CENTRE

REGULAR CEREMONIES – CHECK THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA

RONNIE BAKER THEATRE GROUP

A COLLECTIVE OF PEOPLE WHO ENJOY WORKING TOGETHER TO CREATE MAGICAL THEATRE

Community & Social

RAMSGATE LIONS QUIZ & BINGO NIGHTS

MONTHLY – SEE THEIR FB PAGE FOR DETAILS Join in an evening of fun and laughter.

PENNINGTON SKI BOAT CLUB QUIZ NIGHT

FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

CANASTA & BOARD GAMES

2ND & 4TH THURSDAY 10.30 – 12.30

CHESS

EVERY FRIDAY 15.00 – 17.00

ISO LINE DANCE

TUESDAYS 09.00 &12.00 FRIDAYS 09.00-12.00

DANCEINLINE – LINE DANCING

SATURDAY – BIWEEKLY 13.30

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

THURSDAYS 18.30 -19.30 & SUNDAYS 09.30 – 10.30

Events & Festivals

CHILA NATHI FESTIVAL 2025

29th NOVEMBER 2025 10.00 – 02.00

MANABA 5KM COLOUR RUN

6 DECEMBER 2025 07.00

4 x 4 NIGHT EVENT – AFTER HOURS SUMMER FEST

13 DECEMBER 2025 – COASTLINE 4X4 11.00-21.00

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

16 DECEMBER 2025 GATES OPEN 16.00 – START 18.00 – 20.00

SCOTTBURGH

MUSIC CONCERT – WATERSHED & DE HEUWELS FANTASTIES

30 DECEMBER 2025 GATES OPEN 17.00 – 23.00

SAN LAMEER SOUTHBROOM

ROCKPOP RIOT KIDS SHOW

27 DECEMBER 2025 14.00

TROPICAL NITES THEATRE – WILD COAST SUN

Food & Drinks

SOUTH COAST WINE FESTIVAL & PINOTAGE MASTERCLASS

FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2025  17.30

WINE & DINE EVENINGS

MONTHLY AT THE CELLAR – HONEYWOOD SEA PARK

WINE & DINE EVENING

HELD REGULARLY AT THE PACKSHED, MARGATE

Markets & Fetes

UVONGO FLEA MARKET

EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY MORNING 08.00 -13.00

Run by the Margate and Uvongo Rotary Club this ‘must visit’ flea market has been open since 1988.

CHRISTMAS – 16 Dec, 20 Dec, 21 Dec 22-24 Dec 08.00-14.00

THE DOGHOUSE CRAFT MARKET

MONTHLY ON A SUNDAY 09.00 -14.00

Locally made products for sale at this Artisan Market including plants, cheese, veggies and clothing

ORIBI FARMERS MARKET

ANNUALLY OVER A WEEKEND IN EARLY DECEMBER

Join in on a weekend of family fun, daily entertainment, 50+ vendors, kids playground and more.

CHRISTMAS DAY & NIGHT MARKET

6 DECEMBER 2025 09.00 – 20.00

Food, crafts, gifts and live music.

IFAFA BEACH FLEA MARKET

USUALLY FIRST OR SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

CHRISTMAS MARKET – IZOTSHA

BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH 29 NOVEMBER 2025

Music & Entertainment

CHILA NATHI FESTIVAL 2025

29th NOVEMBER 2025 10.00 – 02.00

MUSIC CONCERT – WATERSHED & DE HEUWELS FANTASTIES

30 DECEMBER 2025 GATES OPEN 17.00 – 23.00

SAN LAMEER SOUTHBROOM

ROCKPOP RIOT KIDS SHOW

27 DECEMBER 2025 14.00

TROPICAL NITES THEATRE – WILD COAST SUN

Sports & Outdoors

SANTA’S GLOW NIGHT RUN

5KM RUN/WALK  19 DECEMBER 2025 17.30

EAST COAST BREWERY PARKRUN

EVERY SATURDAY, 8.00AM

AMANZIMTOTI PARKRUN

EVERY SATURDAY, 8.00AM

UVONGO PARKRUN

EVERY SATURDAY 8.00AM

DEZZI RACEWAY MOTOR RACING

MONTHLY OR BI-MONTHLY

BADMINTON

TUESDAY AND FRIDAYS 18.00 – 21.00

TABLE TENNIS (Ping Pong)

THURSDAYS 16.00 – 18.00

HATHA YOGA

MONDAY & FRIDAY 07.00 – 08.30 AND WEDNESDAY 08.00 – 09.15

ANNUAL GRANNIES WALK

NOVEMBER EACH YEAR

ARTS & CRAFTS

EVERY SECOND THURSDAY 14.00 – 16.00

TOTALLY ART CLUB

3RD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH AT 10.00

ART BY THE SEA

TUESDAYS 9.00

ART - IN - THE - PARK

FIRST SATURDAY EACH MONTH 09.00 – 16.00

NTELEZI MSANI HERITAGE CENTRE

REGULAR CEREMONIES – CHECK THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA

RONNIE BAKER THEATRE GROUP

A COLLECTIVE OF PEOPLE WHO ENJOY WORKING TOGETHER TO CREATE MAGICAL THEATRE

RAMSGATE LIONS QUIZ & BINGO NIGHTS

MONTHLY – SEE THEIR FB PAGE FOR DETAILS Join in an evening of fun and laughter.

PENNINGTON SKI BOAT CLUB QUIZ NIGHT

FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

CANASTA & BOARD GAMES

2ND & 4TH THURSDAY 10.30 – 12.30

CHESS

EVERY FRIDAY 15.00 – 17.00

ISO LINE DANCE

TUESDAYS 09.00 &12.00 FRIDAYS 09.00-12.00

DANCEINLINE - LINE DANCING

SATURDAY – BIWEEKLY 13.30

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

THURSDAYS 18.30 -19.30 & SUNDAYS 09.30 – 10.30

CHILA NATHI FESTIVAL 2025

29th NOVEMBER 2025 10.00 – 02.00

MANABA 5KM COLOUR RUN

6 DECEMBER 2025 07.00

4 x 4 NIGHT EVENT - AFTER HOURS SUMMER FEST

13 DECEMBER 2025 – COASTLINE 4X4 11.00-21.00

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

16 DECEMBER 2025 GATES OPEN 16.00 – START 18.00 – 20.00

SCOTTBURGH

MUSIC CONCERT - WATERSHED & DE HEUWELS FANTASTIES

30 DECEMBER 2025 GATES OPEN 17.00 – 23.00

SAN LAMEER SOUTHBROOM

ROCKPOP RIOT KIDS SHOW

27 DECEMBER 2025 14.00

TROPICAL NITES THEATRE – WILD COAST SUN

SOUTH COAST WINE FESTIVAL & PINOTAGE MASTERCLASS

FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2025  17.30

WINE & DINE EVENINGS

MONTHLY AT THE CELLAR – HONEYWOOD SEA PARK

WINE & DINE EVENING

HELD REGULARLY AT THE PACKSHED, MARGATE

UVONGO FLEA MARKET

EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY MORNING 08.00 -13.00

Run by the Margate and Uvongo Rotary Club this ‘must visit’ flea market has been open since 1988.

CHRISTMAS – 16 Dec, 20 Dec, 21 Dec 22-24 Dec 08.00-14.00

THE DOGHOUSE CRAFT MARKET

MONTHLY ON A SUNDAY 09.00 -14.00

Locally made products for sale at this Artisan Market including plants, cheese, veggies and clothing

ORIBI FARMERS MARKET

ANNUALLY OVER A WEEKEND IN EARLY DECEMBER

Join in on a weekend of family fun, daily entertainment, 50+ vendors, kids playground and more.

CHRISTMAS DAY & NIGHT MARKET

6 DECEMBER 2025 09.00 – 20.00

Food, crafts, gifts and live music.

IFAFA BEACH FLEA MARKET

USUALLY FIRST OR SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

CHRISTMAS MARKET - IZOTSHA

BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH 29 NOVEMBER 2025

CHILA NATHI FESTIVAL 2025

29th NOVEMBER 2025 10.00 – 02.00

MUSIC CONCERT - WATERSHED & DE HEUWELS FANTASTIES

30 DECEMBER 2025 GATES OPEN 17.00 – 23.00

SAN LAMEER SOUTHBROOM

ROCKPOP RIOT KIDS SHOW

27 DECEMBER 2025 14.00

TROPICAL NITES THEATRE – WILD COAST SUN

SANTA'S GLOW NIGHT RUN

5KM RUN/WALK  19 DECEMBER 2025 17.30

EAST COAST BREWERY PARKRUN

EVERY SATURDAY, 8.00AM

AMANZIMTOTI PARKRUN

EVERY SATURDAY, 8.00AM

UVONGO PARKRUN

EVERY SATURDAY 8.00AM

DEZZI RACEWAY MOTOR RACING

MONTHLY OR BI-MONTHLY

BADMINTON

TUESDAY AND FRIDAYS 18.00 – 21.00

TABLE TENNIS (Ping Pong)

THURSDAYS 16.00 – 18.00

HATHA YOGA

MONDAY & FRIDAY 07.00 – 08.30 AND WEDNESDAY 08.00 – 09.15

ANNUAL GRANNIES WALK

NOVEMBER EACH YEAR

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