BY: TANA MALINGA
The countdown has begun! On Saturday, 7 March 2026, the highly anticipated Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026 returns to the iconic SunBet Arena for an unforgettable night where creativity takes centre stage.
Following an incredible debut, Mahindra Fusion Fest is back by popular demand – bigger, bolder and more electrifying than ever. Proudly presented by Mahindra South Africa, the festival promises a joyful celebration of South African talent, uniting 15 music artists, 4 fashion designers and 4 graphic artists in a powerful fusion of sound, style and storytelling.
This year, the SunBet Arena will be transformed into a breathtaking, fully immersive theatrical experience. Guests can look forward to elevated screens, dynamic stage design, vibrant lighting, precision choreography and spectacular pyrotechnics – all working together to create a multi-sensory celebration where every seat feels like the front row.
Four genre-defying fusion performances will reflect South Africa’s rich past, vibrant present and exciting future. Each performance will be uniquely paired with visionary fashion and cutting-edge graphic art, ensuring that music, design and visual storytelling blend seamlessly into one extraordinary showcase.
The festival’s creative competitions have also captured national attention. In music, respected industry leaders including Zee Nxumalo and Karen Zoid helped shortlist exceptional finalists, with the ultimate winner set to shine on the big stage.
In fashion, celebrated designer Thula Sindi and fellow judges have guided five talented finalists who will unveil their creations live, competing for a R30 000 cash prize.
The art competition saw remarkable entries from across the country, with Cape Town creative Anda Mncayi earning top honours. His winning work will form part of the immersive festival experience.
Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026 is more than an event – it is a joyful movement celebrating unity, innovation and the unstoppable spirit of South African creativity. Pretoria, get ready for a night to remember!
EVENT INFORMATION
Date: Saturday, 7 March 2026
Venue: SunBet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Tickets: From R300
Fusion Fest 2026 is more than a festival — it’s a cultural spark, a creative platform and a shared celebration of who we are. The race is on, and South Africa is invited to be part of it.
For more information, competition details and updates, follow Mahindra South Africa:
Website: https://mahindra.co.za
Facebook: @MahindraSouthAfrica
Instagram: @MahindraSouthAfrica
YouTube: Mahindra South Africa (Official Page)
X: @Mahindra_SA
ABOUT MAHINDRA SOUTH AFRICA
Mahindra South Africa is a fully owned subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra of India. It is celebrating its 21st year of operations in South Africa.
The company has dealers in all nine provinces of South Africa, which are comprehensive facilities that handle sales, service and spare parts. These dealers offer the full range of Authentic SUVs, such as the XUV3X0, Motor Enthusiast Choice in the 2025 SA Car of the Year competition, the XUV700 and Scorpio-N, winner of the SUV of the Year and Motor Enthusiast Choice in the 2024 SA Car of the Year competition, and its range of Authentic Bakkies, such as the much-loved Pik Up Karoo Dusk, Dawn, Dew and Storm.
With close to 100 dealerships in cities and in towns across South Africa, Mahindra has a growing national footprint. The company continues its drive to offer the South African consumer a diverse vehicle range that is designed to deliver a customer-centric ownership experience.
The company has also expanded into other sub-Saharan countries, currently exporting vehicles to Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibia, over and above its presence in Eswatini and Lesotho.
Mahindra South Africa has achieved significant growth in the country since its establishment in October 2004, becoming a Top 5 seller of bakkies, which it assembles at its plant in the Dube Trade Port in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
To date Mahindra South Africa has sold over 100 000 vehicles.
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