Upcoming Events & News

    Latest updates from Kruger National Park and Mpumalanga — and a vehicle to get you there.

    Kruger National Park Updates

    High-level bridge over the Letaba River in Kruger National Park at golden hour

    Infrastructure Recovery & Letaba Bridge Reopening

    Following severe January floods, a R950 million government allocation is actively funding ongoing repairs. The Letaba High-Level bridge has officially reopened to traffic, and Letaba Rest Camp's A and B circles are scheduled to resume operations this month.

    Visitors gathered at a thatched Kruger National Park entrance gate

    SA National Parks Week

    • Dates:7 – 13 September 2026

    South African day visitors are granted free access to the park during the 21st annual SA National Parks Week initiative.

    Mpumalanga Events

    Motorsport & Rallies

    Rally car throwing up dust on a gravel stage in the Mpumalanga bushveld

    TRACN4 Rally — National Rally Championship Season Finale

    • Dates:30 – 31 October 2026
    • Location:Mpumalanga

    The final leg of the 2026 MSA National Rally Championship takes place in Mpumalanga. This gravel-stage national rally draws off-road racing teams across multiple vehicle classes to compete for the championship title.

    More info & tickets — Motorsport South Africa

    Festivals, Music & Entertainment

    Outdoor summer festival crowd and food stalls on a rugby club field at dusk

    Mbombela Hello Summer

    • Date:3 October 2026
    • Venue:Nelspruit Rugby Club (4.1★ sports club)
    • Times:Noon until midnight

    A full-day outdoor festival hosted at the Nelspruit Rugby Club, featuring live music, food stalls and seasonal outdoor social activities.

    More info & tickets — Lowvelder event listings
    Musicians performing on marimbas at an outdoor African cultural festival

    Curro Bankenveld Marimba Festival

    • Date:12 September 2026
    • Location:Emalahleni

    A regional cultural festival showcasing live performances from youth and traditional marimba bands across the province.

    More info & tickets — Curro Schools
    Live concert with stage lighting and a seated audience at a modern hotel venue

    Live Concerts & Comedy at The Capital Mbombela

    • Venue:The Capital Mbombela (4.6★ hotel)
    • Juan Boucher Live:26 September 2026
    • Mustangs October Beer Fest:31 October 2026
    • Oscar Omuhle Live — The Gospel Comedy:21 November 2026

    The Capital Mbombela hosts a run of live entertainment evenings through spring and early summer, from acoustic concerts to a beer festival and stand-up gospel comedy.

    More info & tickets — The Capital Mbombela
    Spring food and wine festival with market stalls under blossoming jacaranda trees

    Spring Festival Highlights

    • Recent events:Early September 2026

    The region kicked off its spring season with the 9th Annual Matsulu Colour Fest, the Spring Invention live music experience, and the Unwined Local Food and Wine Show hosted at the Mbombela Golf Club on 5 September.

    More info & tickets — Mpumalanga Tourism

    Sports & Outdoor Events

    Runners descending a misty mountain pass road during an early morning marathon

    Kaapsehoop 4-in-1 Marathon

    • Date:7 November 2026
    • Start:Near Mbombela Stadium (4.4★ stadium)
    • Distances:Marathon, half marathon, 10 km and 4.9 km fun run

    This annual road running event descends the mountain pass from Kaapsehoop to Mbombela, with four distances catering to elite runners and families alike.

    More info & tickets — Kaapsehoop Marathon

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