Swaziland Local Events
Below you will find some of the upcoming sporting, entertainment and cultural events happening in Swaziland. Please note that Swazi cultural events in particular are subject to minor changes in dates, as the official announcements of these events are often only a week ot two in advance.
The Swaziland Country Guide will tell you all you need to know about the best of Swaziland. If you are more interested in Swaziland's attractions or things to do in Swaziland, click on Swaziland Destination Guide and Swaziland Tours.
Events
Freshly Ground in concert in Swaziland
28/03/2010
Place: House-on-Fire, Malkerns Valley, Swaziland
Chiwonsio Maraire & Max Wild
02/04/2010
Place: House on Fire
Chiwonsio Maraira and Max Wild create a soulful jazz-fusion of ancient melodies. Their respective Zimbabwean and USA backgrounds create a cross-cultural collaboration that is electrifying
Think Funk - in Swaziland
03/04/2010
Place: House-on-Fire, Malkerns Valley, Swaziland
Chiwonsio Maraire & Max Wild
02/04/2010
Place: House on Fire
Chiwonsio Maraira and Max Wild create a soulful jazz-fusion of ancient melodies. Their respective Zimbabwean and USA backgrounds create a cross-cultural collaboration that is electrifying
City Kay in Swaziland
17/04/2010
Place: House-on-Fire, Malkerns Valley, Swaziland
Swazi Xtreme - Africa's Largest Adventure Race
23/04/2010 - 27/04/2010
Place: Secret venue - Swaziland
The Swazi Xtreme is Africa's largest Adventure Race. The 2010 event will be the 10th running of this legendary race that has challenged adventure fanatics to the very edge of their ability. Two races will be run side-by-side, a PRO event (for the really insane) - and a shorter staged SPORT event.
COFTA Regional Conference
23/05/2010 - 29/05/2010
Place: Swaziland
Bush Fire - Music Festival 2010
28/05/2010 - 30/05/2010
Place: House-on-Fire, Malkerns Valley, Swaziland
Swaziland's # 1 music festival. Featuring an awesome array of local and international artists. Three days of non-stop fun, all in aid of a great cause! Book Online tickets here.
Umhlanga Reed Dance
24/08/2010 - 30/08/2010
Place: Ludzudzini
The Umhlanga Reed Dance in Swaziland is arguably Africa's largest cultural event. Up to 100 000 Swazi maidens gather and dance for the Queen Mother in an age-old demonstration of tribute to the Royal Family. Taking place over a week-long period its two public days are a spectacle that is unrivalled in Africa.
Ncwala (Festival of the First Fruits)
01/12/2010 - 10/01/2011
Place: Royal Residences across Swaziland
The Swaziland Ncwala Ceremony is the most sacred and spiritual of the annual cultural festivals in this African Kingdom. It honours the royal family and King as a source of fertility for the Nation. The Ncwala, or Incwala Ceremony offers cultural tourists a rare insight into a totally non-commercial and age-old traditional kingship event.
