Luxurious Marble Circus 2026: Johannesburg, South Africa, on 26 September
SOUTH AFRICA · FOOD AND MUSIC
Key Facts
- —What The Luxurious Marble Circus, a circus-themed food, music and fashion festival run by the Marble restaurant group
- —When Saturday 26 September 2026, 12pm to 11pm South African Standard Time (SAST)
- —Where GROUND The Venue, Plot 19 Driefontein Road, Muldersdrift, north-west of Johannesburg
- —Tickets Howler listing from R210 (about US$13); general entry R1,250 (about US$77); hospitality tables R3,000 to R9,000
- —Good to know Over-18s only; no umbrellas, camping chairs, cooler boxes or own alcohol
The Luxurious Marble Circus turns a field outside Johannesburg into a food, music and fashion festival on Saturday 26 September.
The Luxurious Marble Circus, a food, music and fashion festival, holds its Saturday edition on 26 September 2026 near Johannesburg, South Africa. It runs from 12pm to 11pm South African time at GROUND The Venue in Muldersdrift. The Howler listing for the day starts at R210 (about US$13), and general entry currently costs R1,250 (about US$77).
What the Luxurious Marble Circus is
The Luxurious Marble Circus is a festival that mixes restaurant-level food, DJs, live bands and circus acts. Guests eat, drink and dance on open grass under a large stage.
Marble, a Johannesburg restaurant group led by chef David Higgs, curates it with the event companies Grid Worldwide and G&G Pro.
The 2026 theme is called Evophoria. Organisers describe a three-storey structure and a festival about twice the size of earlier years.
The Saturday date and how the weekend works
This guide covers Saturday 26 September 2026. Doors open at 12pm, and the festival closes at 11pm South African Standard Time.
The organiser sells each day as a separate event on Howler. A second day, Sunday 27 September, has its own lineup and its own tickets.
Saturday leans towards electronic and dance music. Sunday leans towards amapiano and Afrobeats. Guests who want both days can buy a weekend pass.
Who plays on Saturday
Belgian DJ and producer Lost Frequencies leads the Saturday lineup, according to the guide What’s On in Joburg. He is known for melodic house and pop-dance hits.
South African DJ and producer Shimza plays the same day. Sxncello, Abby Nurock and DBN Gogo also appear, with a long list of local DJs and bands.
Aerial artists, stilt walkers and dancers perform between sets. The organiser has not published set times for individual artists.
What the tickets cost
Howler, a South African ticketing platform, shows the Saturday listing from R210 (about US$13). The ticket page itself shows higher prices for entry to the festival grounds.
General entry is called Playground in the Field. Phase 1 at R990 (about US$61) has sold out. Phase 2 costs R1,250 (about US$77), and Phase 3 costs R1,550 (about US$95).
The Imperial Terrace, a raised lounge with bars, cost R4,500 (about US$277) and has sold out. Tables in the Grand Dining Room and Royal Lounge range from R3,000 to R9,000.
The Grand Dining Room serves a multi-course meal by David Higgs and guest chefs from 12pm to 5pm. Drinks are bought separately on the day. Rates use about R16.25 to the US dollar.
A festival built at scale
Men’s Health South Africa reports that the festival spreads over more than 75,000 square metres. It expects about 8,000 guests a day.
The main stage is 68 metres wide. The magazine reports 240 musicians and performers across the weekend, and 144 kitchen staff preparing about 33,000 dishes a day.
The organiser also runs a Legacy Programme worth R1.1 million, about US$68,000. It supports food gardens, creative training, sustainable fashion and waste reduction.
Getting there and getting home
Muldersdrift is a semi-rural area on the north-western edge of Johannesburg. GROUND The Venue sits on Driefontein Road, in open country with space for parking and large outdoor stages.
There is no train to the venue. Most guests arrive by car or ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Bolt. The organiser says there are marked parking areas.
A Park and Ride shuttle runs from Montecasino, a casino and shopping complex in Fourways. A return seat costs R450 (about US$28). Buses back run from 3pm to 11pm.
The festival ends late, and many guests leave at the same time. Booking the return trip in advance, and staying with friends, keeps the night simple.
Rules, dress code and practical tips
The festival admits over-18s only. Firearms, weapons, umbrellas, camping chairs, cooler boxes, illegal drugs and your own alcohol are not allowed.
The organiser encourages glamorous outfits, from gowns and suits to bright prints. The grounds are grass, so it suggests block heels or wedges rather than thin heels.
Guests may leave and come back during opening hours. Late September in Gauteng is spring, with warm days, cooler evenings and a chance of storms. A warm layer helps after dark.
Dishes may contain nuts, dairy, gluten and other allergens. Guests with allergies can ask staff before ordering.
A festival that keeps moving its date
The Luxurious Marble Circus took place on 26 and 27 October 2024, and on 4 and 5 October 2025. In 2026 it moves earlier, to late September.
The lowest general-entry price has moved from R950 in 2024 to R990 in 2026. For Johannesburg residents, it has become one of the larger dates in the city’s spring social calendar.
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FAQ
When is the Luxurious Marble Circus on Saturday?
The Saturday edition runs on 26 September 2026 from 12pm to 11pm South African time. It takes place at GROUND The Venue in Muldersdrift, near Johannesburg.
How much does it cost to get in?
Howler lists the Saturday event from R210 (about US$13). General entry, called Playground in the Field, currently costs R1,250 (about US$77) in Phase 2.
Is there a festival day on Sunday too?
Yes. The organiser sells Sunday 27 September as a separate day with a different lineup. It also sells weekend passes that cover both days.
Can children attend?
No. The festival admits people aged 18 and over only. Guests should carry ID in case staff ask for it.
Sources: Howler: The Luxurious Marble Circus, 26 September 2026 · Howler: The Luxurious Marble Circus organiser listing · The Luxurious Marble Circus: official site and FAQ · What’s On in Joburg: The Luxurious Marble Circus 2026 · Men’s Health South Africa: The Luxurious Marble Circus 2026 · Howler: Wonderfilled Park and Ride
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