Date: 13 September 2025
Venue: Royal Gardens, Nandoni Dam
Tickets: General R250 via TicketPro | VIP available at SPAR
The Phalaphala Royal Heritage Festival returns this September 13th, and this time, it seems the organizers are responding to years of criticism , particularly around one recurring issue: the lack of local representation on the lineup.
For years, many Limpopo artists and their supporters have voiced frustrations over being sidelined in favor of big national acts. Social media would erupt with calls to “book homegrown talent” and “put Venda artists on that stage.” But this year, the festival seems to have taken that to heart and then some.
🔥 A Lineup Rooted in Limpopo
This year’s artist list reads like a love letter to Local artists:
- Makhadzi, Benny Mayengani, Miss P, Rude Kid Venda, Dr. Colbert Mukwevho, Mizo Phyll, Cedric Tsonga Boy, Asa Tee & JR Player, Batondy, Khakhathi & Friends, Gusba Banana, and more.
It’s clear that Limpopo’s musical bloodline will be front and center, and rightly so.
🌍 Still Featuring the Nation’s Best
Of course, the big names are still here: Scorpion Kings, Ami Faku, Kelvin Momo, Simmy, Nkosazana Daughter, Ciza, Lady Amar, Zee Nxumalo, and others bring that national star power that has made the festival a mainstay on SA’s cultural calendar.
So… What Will People Complain About This Time?
With the local-vs-national artist debate settled (for now), the real question is:
What’s next on the complaint list?
- “The lineup is too full?”
- “My fave was placed too early in the set?”
- Or maybe the old classic: “The drinks were too expensive.”
A Festival Bigger Than the Noise
At the heart of it, Phalaphala Royal Heritage Festival is about more than just who’s booked. It’s about culture, unity, and community pride. And if 2025’s lineup is anything to go by, the organizers are listening – and evolving.
So pack your camp chairs, bring your vibes, and prepare for a September to remember.
Full Line Up:
