Hey Neighbour Festival

Hey Neighbour Festival is back in 2025, and it’s set to be bigger and better. From 29 to 31 August, Legends Adventure Farm in Pretoria will host this three-day music and lifestyle event. With a mix of international stars and local talent, it’s a celebration of music, culture, and community.

What is Hey Neighbour Festival?

Yeah, Hey Neighbour is a 3-day music festival in Pretoria, South Africa, but the most important thing is it’s a gathering that brings people together through music and art. The festival aims to turn strangers into neighbours, fostering connections and cultural exchange. It’s crucial, especially for South Africa.

The Hey Neighbour Festival kick-off was in December 2023. Over 60K souls witnessed the inauguration of the festival. The headliners on the festival’s first edition were Kendrick Lamar, Tyla, and Zakes Bantwini. The festival was not held in 2024, so the Hey Neighbour Festival 2025 has been announced as “Season 2.”

Where is the Neighbour Festival in South Africa?

Dates: 29 – 31 August 2025
Location: Legends Adventure Farm, Pretoria, South Africa

This venue offers expansive grounds, perfect for large crowds and immersive experiences.

Who is Performing on Hey Neighbour 2025?

The 2025 edition lineup has not been announced yet. But what’s interesting is that the headliner has been announced already, and that’s Doja Cat. Making Doja Cat’s South African debut, this performance is a homecoming for the artist with local roots. So, is Doja Cat coming to South Africa in 2025? YES, she comes! Better be ready!

I’m so excited to see the rest of the headliners as well as the rest of the local artists. On May 22, 2025, the lineup has to be announced.

Festival Experience

• Stages
  Multiple stages featuring various genres. The festival features one of Africa’s biggest stage structures, which measures 150 meters in length and stands more than 20 meters tall to deliver an unforgettable audio-visual experience.
• Food and Drink
  A variety of food stalls and bars. Hey Neighbour leads in sustainability, introducing Africa’s first recyclable water system, setting a new standard for eco-friendly events.
• Cashless Payments
  The festival operates on a cashless system for convenience.
• Accommodation
  Options range from camping to luxury glamping.
• Activities
  Art installations and interactive experiences.

How Much is the Hey Neighbour Ticket in South Africa?

After the presale period that started later in December 2024, today (May 21), Phase 1 of ticket sales is available:

• General Admission: R 4,199 ($234) for a 3-day pass.
• VIP Sandton: R 5,399 ($301) for a 3-day pass.
• Single-Day Passes: GA – R 1,599 ($89), VIP – R 2,199 ($123) per day.

Tickets can be bought through the official website: heyneighbour.co.za

Why Attend and Why It Matters?

Hey Neighbour Festival has quickly become one of Africa’s leading music and cultural events that brings together people from all over the continent and other parts of the world. The festival is a must-cover story for anyone interested in the evolution of global music festivals and the rise of Africa as a cultural powerhouse because of its world-class talent, innovative features, and community-driven ethos.

• Diverse Lineup
  Experience a mix of international and local artists.
• Cultural Exchange
  Engage with different cultures and communities.
• Innovative Features
  Enjoy art installations and eco-friendly initiatives.
• Community Impact
  Support local vendors and job creation.

Gallery of Special Moments

I can write a thousand words expressing my deep feelings about he atmosphere and positive sensations I experienced at the festival. But sometimes it’s enough to show somebody only one picture so they can have a similar feeling and perception of the moment, like the person at the festival. Please look at the lady in the yellow bikini and feel the joy, happiness, satisfaction, and freedom she feels. Beautiful! Do you want to experience this sensation? Get your pass for the festival’s upcoming edition, and plan your journey.

Hey Neighbour Lineup History

Music festivals are always about socialising, mingling with people, having positive sensations with friends and soul mates that connect through the lyrics and melodies performed by the artists. But a significant part of the music festivals is music itself and the performance by the artists. That’s why I’m always interested in the lineups and the artists who perform at the festival. Hey Neighbour Festival is not different in that sense.

Hey Neighbour 2024 Lineup

There is no Lineup for the 2024 edition. The festival was not organized in 2024. The organizer announced the 2025 event in December 2024. So, Hey Neighbour 2024 didn’t happen.

Hey Neighbour 2023 Lineup

Hey Neighbour 2023 is the first edition of the festival. When you see the 2023 lineup, you will know why Hey Neighbour was positioned as a leading music festival in South Africa even after the first edition. The first edition of the festival was held in December.

International Headliners

South African and African Acts

Genre Highlights

Based on the 2023 lineup, the festival’s music style identity is somewhere between hip-hop, R&B, Dance, and Afrobeats, polished with the Pop glaze. Let’s decompose the music genres based on the participants of the 2023 lineup.

• Hip-Hop
  Kendrick Lamar, BLXCKIE, Youngsta CPT, A-REECE, Nasty C
• Amapiano
  TXC, Daliwonga, Young Stunna, Tyler ICU, Major League DJz, Musa Keys, DBN GOGO, Uncle Waffles
• Pop/R&B
  Khalid, H.E.R., Elaine, Shekinah, Tyla
• Dance/Electronic
  Swedish House Mafia, The Chainsmokers, Kelvin Momo, DJ Zinhle, Scorpion Kings
• Rock/Alternative
  Nothing But Thieves, Prime Circle, Desmond and the Tutus, The Plastics, Majozi, Jeremy Loops, Monark, Max Hurrell
• Afrobeats
  Rema, Zakes Bantwini, Mafikizolo, Black Motion

Note: This article will be updated as more information about the Hey Neighbour Festival 2025 lineup and features becomes available.