One of Gqeberha’s biggest entertainment drawcards, the Splash Festival, is ready to delight visitors over the Easter weekend.
From live entertainment, artisanal and craft stalls to sports tournaments and cook-off competitions, the Splash Festival is set to transform Kings Beach into a hub of family focused and fun-filled activities for four days from Friday.
The event, hosted by the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality with the support of SPAR Eastern Cape, aims to be a celebration of local culture, community and creativity.
Soul Good events company managing director Darren Mungur said “everything is on track and we are very excited about the event”.
Mungur also confirmed that there was no longer a fireworks display attached to the event.
Four stages with live performances are scheduled throughout the event.
Headline acts including Mango Groove and Sun-El Musician will entertain crowds alongside some of the metro’s best musical talent that will fill up the 40 scheduled slots.
The SPAR “We’re for flavours” food tent will serve up some culinary skills and unique cuisine by top chefs Pete Goffe-Woode and Justine Drake who will host engaging cooking demonstrations that are sure to stir up an appetite.
The festival also boasts some of the best beach sports in the country and sports lovers can expect to be entertained at the Galaxy Bingo Beach Arena, which will host five-a-side soccer and beach volleyball tournaments.
The festival will also host family attractions galore from the FUN4U Fair to the SPAR Easter Egg Hunt and more.
In addition, award-winning comedian Stuart Taylor will be performing alongside local comedians on Saturday.
The highly anticipated Wrestle Monster Seven is also set to electrify the festival on Saturday.
One match that promises to be an unforgettable highlight is the clash for the WWP world heavyweight championship between hometown hero and all-Africa champion TJ Tremor and Canadian wrestling icon Joe Legend.
The festival not only serves as a premier entertainment event but also boosts local tourism and small business exposure.
“The Splash Festival is about celebrating everything that makes Nelson Mandela Bay special — its people, its talent and its coastal charm,” the municipality said in a statement.
The festival is a glass-free zone and no alcohol consumption or cooler boxes or any dangerous weapons will be permitted in the precinct or in surrounding areas.
Entry to the Splash Festival is free.
Stay updated with the full line-up, event details, and everything you need to plan your visit to the Splash Festival 2025 by following @nmbmsplashfestival on Facebook and @officialsplashfestival on Instagram.
The Herald
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