Bassline Fest 2026: The Culture Connect
Not Your Average Music Festival. A 20-Year Legacy of Sound.
On 23 May 2026, the heartbeat of the continent returns to its home at Constitution Hill Square.
Bassline Fest is proud to celebrate two decades of championing African music—a journey of storytelling, excellence, and cultural fire that has defined Johannesburg’s music scene for 31 years.
This year, we invite you to CONNECT. AS ONE.
Through a landmark Phase 1 lineup featuring three artists at the pinnacle of their craft:
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Vusi Mahlasela: The legendary “Voice of South Africa” brings his poetic spirit and upcoming project, Questions and Answers, to the stage.
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Maleh: The Sotho-soul queen debuts her powerful new Afro-Gospel sounds, fusing heritage with spiritual rebirth.
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Brandon Aura: The rising Afro-folk star and Empire signee, tipped as the continent’s next great breakout storyteller.
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Beyond the Main Stage: Experience more than just a concert. Immerse yourself in our Culture Market, featuring a curated selection of high-end sustainable crafts, designer goods, and the best local flavors Joburg has to offer.
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The Bassline Fest is a founding member of IGODA the first African Festivals tour circuit. IGODA is a Zulu word that means “knot” or “to bind together”. It is a unique and innovative concept that brings together the finest music festivals within primarily Southern Africa to create one of the first touring circuits on the African continent. IGODA enables the festivals in the circuit to have a wider diversity of artists and a better audience experience and an ease of opportunity for artists and fans to travel across the continent sharing their music.
• Jozi, South Africa •
• Maputo, Mozambique •
• Malkerns, Swaziland •
• Durban, South Africa •
• Saint-Pierre, Reunion Island •
• Kampala, Uganda •