15 October 2026 · Reporting verified against the dated sources below.
A new date for the Johannesburg day-festival calendar
LYFE returns to Johannesburg on Saturday, 31 October 2026, with an all-ages daytime programme at Marks Park in Emmarentia. The event is presented by YFM in association with Nothing Even Matters, bringing a mix of South African vocal talent and an international guest to the city.
The published event information lists AMA from the United Kingdom alongside Shekhinah, Thando Zide, Lusanda, Umzulu Phaqa and Jabulile Majola. The line-up places vocal-led R&B, soul and contemporary African sounds at the centre of the event rather than promising a conventional club-night format.
The practical details
According to the event programme, doors open at 10:00, music begins at approximately 10:30 and the event is scheduled to end at 20:00. Marks Park is on Orange Road in Emmarentia, Johannesburg.
Ticket categories were listed at R295 and R395 before booking fees when checked for this article. Availability and pricing may change, so visitors should confirm the final category and terms through the official ticketing page before making travel plans.
What visitors should know
The event listing says the programme is open to all ages and does not allow guests to bring their own food, drinks or camp chairs. Visitors should consult the organiser for the latest gate rules, accessibility arrangements and permitted items.
The official 2026 artwork is included with this story so readers can identify the correct edition. Older LYFE posters circulating online refer to different dates and artists and should not be mistaken for the 31 October line-up.
Why this event matters
Johannesburg’s live-music calendar often gives most attention to massive arena spectacles. LYFE offers a different proposition: a daytime festival built around distinct voices and the culture that forms around them.
CREATIVE KONG will update the programme if the organisers announce material changes to performers, access arrangements or tickets.
