L o a d i n g

Ignyt Africa celebrates African creativity through live experiences that bring people and ideas together. Its programme creates ways to take part in sport, discover music and fashion, and connect across communities and industries.

2027
Piazza Arena

27 Mar 2027

Introduction Of Event

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Series of Events

Five moments from November to March bring together sport, music, fashion and African creative talent. Follow the Road to Ignyt Africa, then join us for three days of sport, music and fashion in Lusaka from 26 to 28 March 2027. Primary action: Explore the programme. Secondary action: Apply or register on Ticketkore [show only when applications are live.

An invitation to create and connect

Ignyt Africa brings artists, designers, sports participants and audiences together through live experiences. Discover the programme, apply or register through Ticketkore and follow each announcement as the festival approaches.

Previous Events

From Polokwane to Phalaborwa, explore the places that have hosted Ignyt Africa since 2023.

2023
Polokwane Cricket Club

The 2023 edition was held at Polokwane Cricket Club.

2024
Polokwane Cricket Club

Ignyt Africa returned to Polokwane Cricket Club for its 2024 edition.

2025
Kapone Lifestyle Venue

The 2025 edition took place at Kapone Lifestyle Venue in Phalaborwa, Limpopo.

Next Event

Media Launch & Big Reveal

Be part of the first reveal of Ignyt Africa 2027. Follow the announcements for the sports, music and fashion programmes and the opening of designer, talent and sport applications on Ticketkore
21 November 2026

Time TBC

Lusaka, Zambia

Big Mouth, Makeni

11:00 am - 5:30 pm

Media Launch & Big Reveal

Media Launch & Big Reveal

Be part of the first reveal of Ignyt Africa 2027. Follow the announcements for the sports, music and fashion programmes and the opening ...

Speaker

Event Speaker

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Music Circle X Ignyt Workshop

Music Circle X Ignyt Workshop

A gathering for creative learning ahead of the March celebrations. The programme will include music and fashion business conversations, ...

Speaker

Event Speaker

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ignyt Africa Sports Day

Ignyt Africa Sports Day

Sports Day opens the festival with soccer and golf. Soccer will invite eligible teams; golf will welcome players and corporate teams und...

Speaker

Event Speaker

12:00 pm - 12:00 am

Ignyt Africa Music Festival and Ignyt Fa...

Ignyt Africa Music Festival and Ignyt Fa...

One Africa. One Stage. The Music Festival aims to bring Zambian and regional artists together for live performance and cultural exchange...

TechFuture Inc

Organizer

Apply to Perform

Want to perform?

Artists and performers from across Africa are invited to apply on Ticketkore for consideration for the Ignyt Africa Music Festival on Saturday, 27 March 2027, at Piazza Arena.

Tell us about your act and share examples of your work through the Ticketkore application. The festival team will review submissions and contact selected applicants about the next steps. An application does not confirm a performance booking.

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Visitor Information

Each event page will show its venue, date, start and end times, access details, age rules, ticket options and contact information as those details are confirmed. Please check the specific event page before travelling.

Ticket and participation links will appear on the relevant event pages when the corresponding Ticketkore journey opens.

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Ignyt Africa celebrates African creativity through live experiences that bring people and ideas together. Its programme creates ways to take part in sport, discover music and fashion, and connect across communities and industries.

Apply to Perform

Tell us about your act and share examples of your work through the Ticketkore application. 

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