Shimza and Friends: Durban

📅 Date: 5 September 2026

🕛 Gates Open: 18:00

📍 Venue: Durban Exhibition Centre, 11 Walnut Road, Durban, South Africa

🎶 Genre: Afro House, House, Electronic Music

📋 Organiser: G&G Productions

🔞 Age Requirement: No Under 18’s

Opening Introduction

Few South African artists have shaped the global rise of Afro House quite like Shimza. After taking his sound to some of the world’s biggest festivals and clubs, he returns to Durban with Shimza & Friends 2026—a one-night electronic music event that celebrates both his international success and the local community that has supported him throughout his journey.

Hosted at the Durban Exhibition Centre, the event continues a series that has become synonymous with premium production, energetic crowds and carefully curated house music experiences. While the full lineup is still to be announced, attendees can expect an evening built around Shimza’s signature Afro House sound, complemented by a selection of artists chosen to create a seamless musical journey from start to finish.

Artists & Lineup

Leading the lineup is Shimza, one of South Africa’s most influential electronic music exports and a driving force behind the global growth of Afro House. Known for blending deep rhythms, hypnotic percussion and melodic textures, his performances have earned him recognition on some of the world’s most respected stages. At the time of publication, Shimza is the only confirmed artist, with additional lineup announcements still to come. Rather than revealing every detail upfront, the organisers are building anticipation around a carefully curated supporting cast that will complement the headline performance.

What to Expect

✅ Headline performance by Shimza

✅ Premium Afro House and electronic music experience

✅ Food and drinks available throughout the event

✅ Indoor venue designed for large-scale productions

✅ High-energy crowd and immersive atmosphere

✅ Parking available at the venue

✅ Professionally produced event by G&G Productions

✅ One of Durban’s flagship electronic music events of 2026

Venue

The Durban Exhibition Centre has long been one of the city’s premier event venues, capable of hosting large-scale concerts, exhibitions and electronic music productions. Its central location makes it easily accessible, while its expansive indoor space allows for substantial staging, lighting and sound production regardless of the weather. For Shimza & Friends, the venue provides the scale needed for a headline electronic music event while maintaining the intensity of an indoor dancefloor experience.

Food & Drinks

Food vendors and licensed bar facilities will be available throughout the event, allowing attendees to purchase food and refreshments without leaving the venue.

Travel Information

Parking is available at the Durban Exhibition Centre. As with most major electronic music events, arriving early is recommended to avoid peak entry queues and secure convenient parking.

Event Tips

✅ Arrive early to enjoy the full evening.

✅ Bring a valid ID, as this is a strictly no under 18’s event.

✅ Familiarise yourself with the venue’s prohibited items before arriving.

✅ Use the venue parking facilities or arrange transport in advance.

✅ Stay hydrated throughout the night.

Is This Event for You?

Shimza & Friends Durban is well suited to fans of Afro House, deep grooves and polished electronic music productions. If you enjoy extended DJ sets, expertly programmed musical journeys and an atmosphere that balances festival-scale energy with an indoor club feel, this event is likely to appeal to you.

Unlike multi-genre festivals, the focus here remains firmly on Afro House and electronic music curated around Shimza’s artistic vision. The supporting lineup is still to be revealed, but the event’s reputation is built around quality over quantity rather than an oversized artist roster. If you’re looking for camping, multiple stages or a multi-day festival experience, another event may be a better fit. If your ideal night centres on world-class house music, immersive production and one of South Africa’s leading electronic music artists performing on home soil, Shimza & Friends continues to stand out as one of Durban’s signature electronic music events.