The diverse line-up reflects the festival’s identity as a uniquely African, and yet globally infused festival experience. The MTN Bushfire main stage consistently plays host to some of Africa (and the world’s) top artists, featuring well-known and loved favorites, as well as introducing crowds to international artists of the highest calibre.
With additional stages including the House on Fire Ampitheatre and The Barn, DJ focused dance floors and a range of other activities, MTN Bushfire caters for a diverse and eclectic audience of over 26,000 annually.
More than a music festival, MTN Bushfire is a holistic experience made up of a rich texture of arts, cultures, crafts, food markets, and specialized zones that combine to create an explosive three-day event and a memorable take home experience.
Also, remember that the official MTN Bushfire campsite is now open from noon on Thursday May 24th, making your festival weekend even longer. Get to the border early on Thursday and avoid the queues.
With just over one week to make sure you have your tickets secured before you arrive as tickets are already sold out and there will be no tickets available at the gates.
MTN Bushfire 2018 Full Programme
FRIDAY (4pm – 3am)
Main stage: (1hr performance)
19:20 – Timbila Muzimba
20.40 – Velemseni
22:00 – Flavia Coelho
23:20 – Nakhane
00:40 – Dub Inc
02:00 – Khuli Chana
House on fire Amphitheatre: (50mins a performance)
18:15 – Mario Batkovic
20:25 – Oki Dub Ainu Band
21:45 – Nathalie Nathiembe
23:05 – Georgetown
00:25 – Dusty & stones
01:45 – Mandisa
Firefly Stage:
18:30 – DJ Ophis
19:30 – Jews For Techno
20:30 – Paluku The Scribe
20:45 – DJ Mavava
21:45 – DJ Crooks
22:45 – Karyendasoul
23:45 – Costa Titch
00:00 – DJ Mkay
01:00 – DJ Mbally
02:00 – DJ LU
The Barn:
Ongoing: DJ Bob’s Jazz Club
20:00 – Buddy Masango
21:30 Mr Freddy
23:00 Mario Batkovic
SATURDAY (10am – 4am)
Main Stage:
13:50 – Azah
15: 10 – Alice Phoebe Lou
16:30 – Samthing Soweto
17:50 – Sands
19:10 – Elida Almeida
20:30 – Dear Rabane & Okzharp
21:50 – Kapa Dech
23:10 – Kwesta
00:30 – Sho Madjozi
01:50 – Crimson House
02:55 – DJ Lag
House on fire Amphitheatre: (50 min performances)
10:45 – Liyana Film screening – Bushfire premiere
13:00 – Salsa Dance session
14:55 – Manu Sija
16:15 – Guy Buttery and Kanada Narahari
17:35 – 5K-HD
18:55 – Nonku Phiri
20:15 – The Grammers
21:35 – Ibaaku
22:55 – Native Young
00:15 – M.Triggerson
01:35 – Radio 123
02:55 – DJ Cybos
Firefly Stage:
13:00 – Paul Waxon
14:00 – DJ Mbally
15:00 – Jews for Techno
16:00 – Davina Satori
17:00 – DJ Czar
18:00 – DJ Mkay
19:15 – Ezamaswazi
20:30 – Miss Trophy
20:45 – Mzwaa
21:00 – Kampire
22:00 – Cornelius
23:00 – DJ Touch of Soul
00:00 – DJ Master P
01:00 – Speech Umlangeni
02:00 – Zulu D
The Barn:
Ongoing DJ Bob’s Jazz Club
12:45 – Derek Gripper
16:15 – Open mic
17:35 – Khoisanboy_man
19:30 – Albert Frost
20:45 – Champions league
23:00 – Bam Bam Brown
00:20 – The Lions
SUNDAY( 10am – 11pm)
Main Stage:
12:20 – Tlale Makhene
13:40 – Sekou Kouyate
15:00 – “Africa Tribute to eSwatini’’ – featuring Salif Keita, Ladysmith Black Mambazo & Yemi Alade
16:50 – Sipho Hotstix Mabuse
18:10 – Rouge
House on fire Amphitheatre
11am – Staceyann Chin
14:00 – Salsa dance session
19:30 – DJ Doo Wap & K$
Firefly Stage:
13:00 – DJ Paul Waxon
14:00 – DJ LU
15:00 – DJ Mavava
16:00 – Kampire
17:00 – DJ Ophis
18:00 – DJ Czar
19:00 – DJ Crooks
20:00 – DJ Speech Umlangeni
21:00 – DJ Swizz
22:00 – Zulu D
The Barn:
Ongoing: DJ Bob Jazz club
11:00 – Bholoja
01:25 – Sibusile Xaba
For more details on the lineup, visit: https://www.bush-fire.com/explore/lineup/
