Johannesburg, South Africa – The countdown is on! The highly anticipated sixth edition of Cotton Fest is set to take over Johannesburg on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at The Station, Newtown. Get ready for an electrifying celebration of music, fashion, and sports as the University of Cotton Fest returns with a bigger and better experience!
Cotton Fest 2025 Line-Up – Phase One Announced!
The Cotton Fest 2025 line-up is already shaping up to be one for the books! Featuring a mix of South Africa’s biggest music stars alongside rising talents, this year’s festival will bring over 100 acts performing live across three dynamic stages:
- Cotton Fest Stage
- The Bunker Stage (powered by Play Energy)
- The Lot Stage (powered by Jägermeister)
Confirmed Phase One Artists:
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
(*Line-up subject to change.)
More Than Just Music – Cotton Fest 2025 Lifestyle Attractions
Cotton Fest isn’t just about the beats – it’s a full-blown cultural experience! Attendees can enjoy a range of activities, including:
- The Infamous Tuckshop – The official University of Cotton Fest retail fashion store.
- Live Skateboard Competitions – At the Official Sports Arena.
- The University Cafeteria – A diverse food court featuring delicious local and international flavors.
- Customisation Stations – Get creative and personalize your festival gear.
- Live Art Installations – Witness talented artists bring urban culture to life in real-time.
Cotton Fest 2025 Partners & Exclusive Media Coverage
This year’s event is powered by Coke Studio, Youth X by Nedbank, Flying Fish, Extreme, Klipdrift, Johannesburg Housing Company, Jägermeister, Play Energy, Vuse, and Velo.
Exclusive media coverage will be provided by MTV Base and YFM.
Get Your Cotton Fest 2025 Tickets Now!
Limited Phase 2 tickets are now available HERE Webtickets, CottonFest.co.za, and Pick ‘n Pay outlets nationwide.
EVENT DETAILS: 📅 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
📍 Venue: The Station (Carr Street & Nelson Mandela Bridge, Newtown, JHB)
🎟 Tickets: Starting from R350
🔥 WE NEVER DIE. WE MULTIPLY. 🔥
Follow Cotton Fest on Social Media for Updates:
📸 Instagram: @CottonFestJHB
🐦 X (Twitter): @CottonFestJHB
📘 Facebook: @CottonFest
Stay tuned for Phase 2 artist announcements and more exciting updates!
