The countdown to the sixth edition of Cotton Fest has begun! And the faculty team just dropped Phase 1 of the line-up for the next gathering.
Happening in the heart of Joburg on 26 Saturday, April 2025, the festival will bring together both big-name stars and fresh and emerging new talent, all performing live across three hype-filled high-energy stages.
Cotton Fest, initially created to highlight the mix of different music styles and bridge gaps between local scenes, the event continues to also celebrate fashion and sport.
This year the urban music, fashion and sports takeover is about to get wild with over 100 acts showcasing South Africa’s hottest young artists and creators hitting the Cotton Fest Stage, the Bunker Stage and The Lot Stage.
Confirmed Cotton Fest artists for Phase 1
- A-REECE
- ASIANWOCKSTAR
- BABY DAIZ
- BABYLOWSK1
- BABBLE HUME
- BLXCKIE
- BROTHERKUPA
- CASSPER NYOVEST
- CH’CCO
- COWBOII
- DIORSANTANA
- DBN GOGO
- FOCALISTIC
- JAYKATANA
- KABZA DE SMALL
- KANE KEID
- KAMO MPHELA
- K1LLBRADY
- KINDLYNXSH
- K.O
- KMAT
- LEEMCKRAZY
- LIA BUTLER
- LOVE TUMI
- OKMALUMKOOLKAT
- PARKERVS
- RATI$UPREMACY
- SCOTTS MAPHUMA
- SJAVA
- THE QWELLERS
- TONY DAYIMANE
- USIMAMANE
- UUNATHI
- VIGRO DEEP
- YOUNG STUNNA
- ZIGGY4X
Lifestyle elements
The entertainment-filled festival will include various other lifestyle extras to keep the crowd entertained throughout the day:
The infamous Tuckshop – University of Cotton Fest Retail Fashion Store
Official Sports Arena (with live Skateboard Competitions)
The University Cafeteria – Food Court
Customisation Stations
Live Art Installation
Limited Phase 2 tickets are now available via Webtickets, CottonFest.co.za and Pick ‘n Pay outlets nationwide.
Snap your Cotton Fest tickets up HERE
In a nutshell
Cotton Fest 2025 bill
On 26 April 2025
At The Station, Carr Street & Nelson Mandela Bridge, Newtown, Joburg
Tickets from R350
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