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 or 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
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.
Simunye MTB Race
11/09/2010
Place: Simunye
Standard Bank Slojo's Half Marathon
25/09/2010
Place: Ezulwini Valley
This is Swaziland's most popular half-marathon road running event. A well-supported race on an interesting circular course through the beautiful Ezulwini Valley.
City-to-City MTB Classic
02/10/2010
Place: Mbabane to Manzini
One of Swaziland's BEST mountain bike races. Starting in the capital of Mbabane, it descends to the hub city of Manzini. A rich blend of single tracks, cattle paths, river crossings, mountain passes and minor gravel roads
Simunye Country Club Fair
22/10/2010 - 24/10/2010
Place: Simunye Country Club
Simunye Country Club Fair is an annual family entertainment event in the Swazi lowveld. It features flea market stalls, music performances, children's games, exciting fun fair rides, circus acts, professional wrestling - non-stop fun.
Inyatsi Kiddies MTB Race
06/11/2010
Place: Malkerns
A MTB cycle race just for kids. Choice of 10km or 20km routes in a safe environment. Attracting a large entry of enthusiastic kids, this is an opportunity of cycle-mad parents to put family first.
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.
Nhlangano Swazi Milling Classic
05/02/2011
Place: Nhlangano
Mafutseni Challenge
15/05/2011
Place: Mafutseni (Manzini-Siteki road)
Bush Fire - Music Festival 2011
27/05/2011 - 29/05/2011
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.
Imvelo MTB Classic
04/06/2011
Place: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
