September 27: What's on in Durban

MARKETS

Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market: Spend time with family (pets included) and friends outdoors. Traders sell everything from fresh produce and deli food to arts and crafts. Walk the short nature trail or have a zipline adventure. Open rain or shine, and wheelchair accessible from 7am to 1pm. 

Hillcrest Antique Fair: (today) Dealers will be selling an array of antiques and collectables including: silver, linen, books, records, porcelain, beautiful murano glass, jewellery etc at Hillcrest Corner Shopping Mall. Saturday September 27  from 9 to 3pm. Call Helen Clementz on 084 241 0241.

Musgrave Market: Head to Berea Park for food, music, arts and crafts. From 9am to 2pm.

Buzz Market: Community market at 38 Pitlochry Road, Westville, 9am to 2pm.

Ballito Farmers Market: More than 150 traders offer fresh farm produce, cut flowers and a nursery, retail, fashion, kids’ entertainment, art, hobbies, crafted goods and lifestyle products. R103 at Umhlali. 7am to 2pm.

Harlequins Flea Market: Every Saturday from 8am to 1pm. New vendors welcome. WhatsApp 083 595 7033 or email harlequinsmarket@gmail.com

Rotary Uvongo Flea Market: Crafts, toys, bead work, wire work, clothing and food every Saturday from 8.30am to 1pm and Sunday 9am to 2pm, opposite Douglas Mitchell Sports Grounds. Call 082 829 0059.

Golden Hours Market: (tomorrow) Family-friendly market at Golden Hours School, 10am to 2pm. Live music and food stalls. Call 083 262 3693.

uMhlanga Farmers Market: Autumn Drive, Prestondale, every Wednesday from 8am to noon. Call Ethel at 060 303 3957.

La Lucia Antiques Fair: Province’s premier antiques fair offers a feast of fun, funky and forgotten treasures from yesteryear. From the gloriously grand to the quixotic and quirky. Sunday October 5 from 9am to 4pm on the lower ground floor of the La Lucia Mall. 

SHOWS

Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre: (today and tomorrow) KickstArt presents the cult musical The Rocky Horror Show from September 17 until October 12. It is directed by Steven Stead, with set designs by Greg King, costumes by Terrence Bray, with musical direction by Evan Roberts and choreography by Simone Mann. Tshepo Ncokoane plays the iconic cross-dressing mad scientist Frank N Furter, with Bryan Hiles as Brad, Keryn Lynn Scott as Janet, Schoeman Smit as Riff Raff, Belinda Henwood as Magenta, Kaylee McIlroy as Columbia, William Young as Rocky, Lyle Buxton as Eddie/Dr Scott, and Michael Gritten as The Narrator. Tickets R200 from Webtickets.

IZulu Theatre, Sibaya: An evening of side-splitting laughter from Barry “The Cousin” Hilton  on Friday, October 3 at 7pm. Tickets R200 from webtickets.

MUSIC

The Barn at Westown Square: (tomorrow) Catch Sunday Sounds every Sunday from noon to 3pm featuring a line-up of Durban’s finest musicians.

Amberfield, Howick: Pianist Christopher Duigan presents ‘Tales from My Piano’ a programme exploring different musical moods and textures. It features works by Debussy, Liszt, and Prokofiev. Also compositions by Ruth Hall, a remarkable 108-year-old resident of Howick. September 29 at 3pm. Tickets: R80. All Souls Anglican Church, Salt Rock on October 5 at 3pm. Tickets: R150 include tea/coffee, and at St Agnes Church, Kloof, on October 7 at 7pm. Tickets R130 include tea/coffee. Booking via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

UGU Sports and Leisure Centre: (today) The Ugu Maskandi Festival. Whether you're a Maskandi music enthusiast or simply looking for a cultural experience, the UGU Maskandi Festival has something for everyone. September 27 at 4pm. Tickets from R130 from webtickets.     

St James's Church, Morningside: (tomorrow) Baroque 2000 present Rocking Baroque and percussion with Stephane Pechoux on percussion. Programme includes Geminiani’s Concerto grosso No 1, Schmelzer’s "The Fencing School", Rameau’s  "Les sauvages", Boccherini’s  "Night Music in the Streets of Madrid" and Vivaldi’s Concerto for 2 violins. Sunday September 28 at 11.30am. Tickets R180 at the door R180. Children free.

FILM

Online: The 12th European Film Festival in South Africa is a cinematic journey in search of love, identity, family, and belonging. Ten contemporary European films reflect on the realities of Europe and its place in the world now. Their strong characters in unusual situations, carefully crafted stories, and breathtaking landscapes make these films a road trip for the heart and mind. While the festival takes place in Cape Town and Johannesburg, from October 9 to 19, five of the films will be available online. See www.eurofilmfest.co.za for details.

ART

KZNSA: The RMA Young Artists Project (YAP) is open. This groundbreaking project, conceived in 2002, serves as an institutional platform to provide emerging artists with financial and curatorial support, as well as the space to realize their first solo projects. There are two solo exhibitions: Seeking by N’lamwai Chithambo and Disgust, Fear and Hell by Zama Cebsile Mwandla. Ends Oct 5.

Margate Art Museum: The exhibition Umgqigqo Resilience brings together 21 artists from KZN and across South Africa, showcasing a diverse array of artworks across various mediums, including sculpture, painting, ceramics and mixed media. September 26-29.     

KZNSA: Strauss & Co will attend First Fridays celebrations with an Art Valuation Day at the KZNSA on October 3 from 1am to 4pm. Members of the public get an obligation-free valuation of artworks from your art collection. There is a nominal charge of R50 per item to the KZNSA Gallery programmes. Booking essential!

OUTDOORS

Amblers Hiking Club: (tomorrow) At 2pm on September 28 hike Alveston Game Farm in Alveston. Hike the tops of hills amongst the wildebeest and game and to two waterfalls. See nearby Alveston tower. Hayways Pizza after a great hike. Call David 072 615 0559. 

Animal Anti-Cruelty League: Join a dog walk on September 28 anytime between 8am and 11am at their premises 53 Artesia Avenue Hammarsdale. R50 per walker. Walk your own dog, or one of theirs. Lucky draw prizes and Leopard Tree Café open 7:30am to 3:30pm and Charity Shop from 9am–2pm. Also Free Rabies Vaccinations.

Recycles Group: Meet at 9am on Tuesdays at the parking area behind Pirates life saving club. For a 20 km ride on the promenade. Open to beginners, sociable, safe and an option for a breakfast at Pirates coffee shop. Call Ian to join on 083 675 2125. 

Retreads walking group: Join for a 3 or 5 km social walk on Tuesdays at 9am on the promenade followed with an option of breakfast at Pirates. Call Michele on 083 779 7443

Mountain Biking Rides: Saturdays at 6am, meet at Dura Cycles, Uvongo. Call 039 315 7359.

St Michael's Beach: Join the Grannies Fun Walk with a breezy stroll (or jog) along this beautiful coastline and be part of a Rotary Club of Hibiscus Coast tradition loved for nearly four decades. September 24, registration at 7.30am start at 8.30am. Cost: R100 per walker, Kids U14 free.

EVENTS

Berea Bowling Club: (tomorrow) The Caledonian Society ios having a social on September 28 at 12/30pm for 1pm. Lunch of  Cauld feoil, cearc and sailead (cold meat, chicken and salad), Scottish trifle, tea and coffee costs R50. Entertainment includes pipers and drummers plus singer Cassie Rae Songbird. Please RSVP by September 25 for catering purposes at 083 306 9229 or memorycoutts1@gmail.com

Seabrooke’s Theatre, Durban: The Poetry Africa Festival returns from October 6-11 with a line-up of international and local voices championing this year’s theme: Poetry: an architecture of social justice. Highlights include the National Slam Poetry showdown with semi finals on Oct 10 and the final on October 11, both at 7pm. The champion wins R20 000 and represents South Africa at the World Poetry Slam 2026. 

Wild Coast Sun: A silent disco lets you choose your vibe as you switch between live DJ channels and dance to the rhythm that moves you — all while surrounded by the stunning beachside views of Wild Coast Sun. The triple DJ lineup of DJ Mayo, Malcolm, and DJ Spike will be spinning your favourite beats through wireless headphones under the open sky. Booking recommended. Saturday, October 4 from 5pm to 10pm on the banqueting lawns. Tickets R150 from Computicket.

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