Spring into Action with These Epic KZN South Coast Events
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
01 September 2026
Spring into Action with These Epic KZN South Coast Events
As we move into Spring and the weather warms up, the KZN South Coast is gearing up for an exciting season of unforgettable experiences. Beyond our world-class Blue Flag beaches, visitors can enjoy a vibrant calendar of sporting events, festivals, cultural celebrations and outdoor adventures. There is something for everyone to discover along the coast, making this the perfect time to get outdoors, explore the destination and experience why the KZN South Coast is a favourite holiday and events destination.
The CEO, Dr Vusumuzi Sibiya said: “Spring brings renewed energy to the KZN South Coast, and our exciting events calendar gives visitors even more reasons to explore, stay longer and experience all that our beautiful destination has to offer.”
Spring at Dino Park
Bringing In Spring with some whimsical style! Calling all princes, princesses, fairies, knights, dragons, dinosaurs, unicorns and butterflies. Find fairies, slay a dragon and sit on a unicorn in our mythical forest.
Date: 05 & 06 September 2026
Times: Session One 10h00 – 12h00
Session Two 12h00 – 14h00
Venue: Dino Park SA, 58 Melville, Port Shepstone
Play Your Part – Love Your Street / Beach Clean-Up Campaign.
South Coast Tourism & Investment Enterprise (SCTIE), in partnership with the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), will host the Play Your Part – Love Your Street / Beach Clean-Up Campaign. This national campaign promotes tourism, environmental responsibility, waste management, education, community participation and the protection of our public spaces.
Date: 09 September 2026
Times: 10h00 – 13h00
Venue: Port Edward
Family Fun Walk
This is a colour Walk, please wear old clothes
Date: 19 September 2026
Time: 09h30 – 12h00
Venue: Mac Banana, R61 Munster, Port Edwards
Isivivane Senkosi Ushaka Tourism Awareness
Isivivane Senkosi Ushaka is the heap of stones that traces the journey of the last expedition by Inkosi Ushaka Zulu in May/ June 1828 before he passed away. Come and experience cultural songs poetries, and cultural dances.
Date: 19 September 2026
Time: 09h00 – 15h30
Venue: Isivivane Senkosi Ushaka heritage site ward 15 near Holy wood Store.
Ugu Maskandi Festival
Whether you’re a Maskandi music enthusiast or simply looking for a cultural experience, the UGU Maskandi Festival has something for everyone. This year’s line-up features Sjava, Jumbo, Phuzekhemisi, Ntencane, Mafikizolo, Ndoni, Bahubhe, Mayoghurt & more.
Date: 26 September 2026
Times: 12h00 – 06h00 ( 27 September 2026)
Venue: Ugu Sports and Leisure
5 Days of Fun, Friends & Adventure!
Children will enjoy barge rides to the beach, beach volleyball, movie afternoons, play park fun, nature adventure & scavenger hunts, sports & team challenges, arts & ctrafts, and fun Friday celebration with certificates. Suitable for grade1 to grade 7.
Date:28 September 2026
Time:07h30 – 17h00
Venue: The Pont Holiday Resort
South Coast Marathon
The race always attracts many athletes, both locally and from outside of the area. Pre-entries 42, 21km and 10km: Free T-shirts for first 900 entries. Early bird entries close on 13 September 2026.
Date: 04 October 2026
Time: 05h30 – 14h00
Venue: UGU Sports and Leisure Centre
Chilla Nathi Festival
Your ultimate outdoor experience. Enjoy live music, fashion, food & beverages and arts & crafts.
Date: 29 November 2026
Time: 10h00 – 00h00
Venue: St Michael’s Beach, Outer Field, Shelly Beach, KZN
Visitors are encouraged to browse SCTIE’s full holiday events calendar at www.visitkznsouthcoast.co.za for more festive-season happenings.
Rediscover Unlimited Experiences on the KZN South Coast!
Follow the hashtags #KZNSouthCoast #RediscoverUnlimitedExperiences #SpringGetaway #TourismMonth2026 #HeritageMonth #BlueFlagBeaches #Adventure
Keep updated on all on South Coast activities by visiting the KZN South Coast website; following South Coast Tourism on Facebook; South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise on YouTube; @infosouthcoast on Twitter or Instagram; and South Coast Tourism & Investment Enterprise on LinkedIn. And click here to check out previous SCTIE press releases. Watch why KZN South Coast is a top tourism destination here.
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About KZN South Coast
Known as the ‘Paradise of the Zulu Kingdom, the KZN South Coast stretches 120 kilometres from Scottburgh to Port Edward and inland to Harding. Here, the spirit of adventure can be discovered among the many cultural experiences, as well as the 35 nature trails and 58 beaches, ideal for activities like river rafting, abseiling, suspension bridges, paintball, surfing, SUP, canoeing, beach horse rides, shark cage diving and free diving. Nicknamed ‘The Golf Coast’, there are 11 golf courses on the KZN South Coast ranging in difficulty, with endless hiking, mountain biking and 4×4 trails for more rugged excursions. Promoting sustainability, the KZN South Coast has a growing agri-tourism sector that offers world-class produce and hosts tours and excursions. The region boasts several permanently managed Blue Flag beaches and is home to some of the world’s top diving sites, Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks. The originality continues with the annual Sardine Run, coined the #GreatestShoalonEarth, which is the largest biomass migration on earth and a marvel to witness. The region’s many nature reserves are inhabited by indigenous birds and wildlife, and it holds the title of ‘smallest desert on earth’, The Red Desert in Port Edward. The KZN South Coast is a fast-emerging MICE destination which has played host to several high-profile events including The Bike Fest, The Conservation Symposium, The Ocean Festival, Uvukile Gospel Festival, Ugu Jazz, Ugu International Film Festival, and the South Coast Fever MTB & Trail Run Series, The Ugu Maskandi Festival, South Coast Marathon.
For more information please contact:
South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise (SCTIE)
Cell: 039 682 7944
Email: vanessa@sctie.co.za