The Durban City Orchestra are performing a programme of stage and screen favourites on Sunday.
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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.
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.
Izulu Theatre, Sibaya: (today) It’s ladies over 21 for one night of laughter, motivation and great vibes in Bash with Tash. The theme is denim and diamonds. Saturday, March 14 at 8pm. Tickets R130 from WhatsApp 067 121 7288.
St Annes Theatre, Hilton: The school presents its major production Everybody by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. What does it mean to live well? What do we carry with us when everything else falls away? And if Death called on you today, would you be ready? These timeless questions lie at the heart of Everybody. It invites laughter, recognition, and ultimately, introspection. It holds a mirror to humanity and asks us who we are. Directed by Lynn Chemaly with technical direction by Tebogo Makitla. March 18, 19, 23, 24 March at 7pm, March 20 at 2.30pm. Tickets R70. Enquiries on 033 343 6100 or lchemaly@stannes.co.za
Seabrookes Theatre, DHS: The second edition of Poetic Symphony is on March 21 at 3pm. It’s a fusion of spoken word and live orchestral music with the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra. Poets include Mbali Malimela, Deborah Johnson, Adam Mots, Torsten Clear and Malika Ndlovu. Expect moving storytelling, rich musical arrangements, and a celebration of South African artistry. Tickets R80 - R100 from webtickets.
Izulu Theatre, Sibaya: Bollywood & Chutney Night as the legendary sounds return when Saraswathi Impressions reunites after 25 years. Renowned for their electrifying performances, musical versatility, and unmatched professionalism, Saraswathi Impressions was a leading force in the live music scene during the 90s. Including lead singers Divesh Panday, Pravesh Sunker, Sharmaine Deol, Nerissa, and Vikesh Moonilal, plus the Impressions Dance Studio and more. Saturday, March 21 at 7pm. Tickets R150 via Ticketpro.
Rhumbelow Theatre, Durban: Award winning comedian Jaryd Pillay returns to Durban, with an all new standup comedy serving. Fresh off a 2025 Ovation Award winning run at the National Arts Festival, The Pillayboy is coming home. Saturday March 28 at 7.30pm, Sunday March 29 at 2pm. Tickets R180 from roland@stansell.co.za or webtickets.
Izulu Theatre, Sibaya: Merv The Swerv Comedy Night is back with his one-man-show antics, taking in Hollywood to Bollywood to the South African way of life. This veteran in the South African comedy scene, specialises in observational humour, celebrity impressions, and high-energy performances. Saturday, March 28 at 8pm. Tickets R150 via Ticketpro.
Milkwood Theatre, Durban North: The Young Performers’ Project presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr from April 2 to 12. Inspired by Hans Christian Anderson’s beloved fairy tale, and based on the classic animated Disney movie, it is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages - perfect for the youthful 50 strong cast. Directed by Daisy Spencer, with choreography by Evashnee Pillay and music direction by Des Govender. Tickets through Webtickets. Their first show is a special Relaxed Performance on 2 April at 2.30.
Izulu Theatre, Sibaya: An evening of big laughs with Joey Rasdien, one of South Africa’s most recognisable and relatable comedians, in Durban on April 4. With his trademark charm and effortless storytelling, Joey Rasdien delivers hilarious observations on family, relationships, marriage, parenting, and everyday South African life. A night not to be missed. Tickets at blubloodtickets.com.
Playhouse Opera: (today) Catch Mnqobi Yazo’s Ubhoko Tour on March 14 at 6pm. Be swept away by rhythm and raw musical energy as Afro-pop sensation Mnqobi Yazo launches his highly anticipated "Ubhoko Tour." Tickets R 250 from webtickets.
St Thomas Church, Berea: (tomorrow) The Durban City Orchestra presents From Stage to Screen on Sunday March at 3pm. The programme features a bouquet of themes from much loved movies and evergreen musicals. Conducted by Charl van der Merwe these include: How to Train your Dragon, Moon River, My Fair Lady, The Godfather, West Side Story, Schindler’s List, Les Mis, Gladiator, James Bond and Pirates of the Caribbean. Tickets from Quicket.
Centre for Jazz and Popular Music, UKZN: The Songbook Sessions: a Monday night jam session. The first half is a curated set featuring tunes selected by an invited band leader. The second half is an open jam session. March 9 at 5.30pm. Tickets R70-R130 from webtickets
Playhouse Opera: South African music titan Thandiswa Mazwai on her 50th Birthday Tour on March 20 at 7.30pm. Fresh from the success of her album Sankofa, which won four SAMA Awards, Thandiswa now invites audiences into a live experience that bridges decades of innovation and influence. Tickets R380 - R600 from webtickets.
KZNSA: (today) Two new exhibitions opened last night. In the Main and Mezzanine Galleries is Common Ground conceived by award‑winning artist Jess Bothma following her 2024 Members’ Award Show win. It transforms a solo invite into a collective exploration of sculpture. In the Park Gallery is Not For Sale curated by an emerging curatorial practice named The Dealr, it is a provocation that plays with the tension between value, ownership, and experience. Today Durban artists Selloane Moeti, Wonder Buhle, and Mthobisi Maphumulo will share insights into navigating the highly competitive art industry at 11am in the KZNSA Gallery Court Yard.
Alliance Française: The French cultural society continues to bring cinema to life in inspiring venues around Durban. These include First Thursdays showing a documentary film at Humble Coffee; Second Wednesdays featuring a new African Cineclub showing contemporary cinema from the continent at the KZNSA; and Last Tuesdays is the traditional French Cineclub at St Clements, celebrating contemporary French cinema. Entry is free and food and drink available for purchase.
Rhumbelow Theatre: With cinemas either closing or becoming really expensive, and Netflix becoming very stay-at-home-predictable, enjoy the notion of an old-fashioned movie night out with friends… with a drink in your hand and affordable snacks (other than popcorn)… The club is subscription based – and subs for early 2026 are now due. Contact Roland on 082 499 8636 or roland@stansell.co.za
Amblers Hiking Club: (tomorrow) At 1pm on March 15 hike the Old Whaling Station through the Bluff military base to some important WW2 history and a better future for whales. Booking is essential. Call David 072 615 0559.
Recycles Group: Meets at 8.30am on Tuesdays at the parking area behind Pirates’ life saving club. For a safe 20 km ride on Durban’s promenade. Open to beginners, sociable and with an option for breakfast at Pirates coffee shop. Call Ian 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 Margaret’s Anglican Church: The South African National Society will host a talk on Saturday March 21 at 09.30 for 10am. Guest Speaker is Phil Everitt with a talk entitled The Spirit of Man based on the experiences of his father who was taken prisoner at Tobruk in 1942. Tickets members R50/ visitors: R70. Refreshments after the meeting.
KZNSA Gallery: The 29th Time of the Writer Festival runs from March 23-28, live and online. With over 80 authors, the programme explores the theme Ink‑stitutions of Power through conversations, workshops, book launches and a children’s festival. Highlights include Fred Khumalo with Njabulo Ndebele and Antjie Krog. Online events are free; tickets for in person activities will be available from the gallery.
Le Domaine: The Animal Anti-Cruelty League is hosting a wine tasting fundraiser offering a relaxing evening of wine and good company. Friday, March 27 from 6pm to 9pm on the Club De Vie Verandah. Tickets: R350. Featuring wines from Wildeberg Kleine Oranjerie Wines. Also a delicious harvest table. Mystery hampers will also be on sale. Payment via EFT and send your Proof of Payment with your name and contact number to admin@aacldurban.co.za.
Berea Bowling Club: The Durban Caledonian Society is holding a social on March 29 at 12/30pm. Bring your own lunch, but Callies will supply the dessert and tea and coffee. Entertainment includes Pipers and Drummers. Cost R50
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