LIV Golf South Africa is raising the bar in 2026 with a four-day music and sport experience. This event blends elite golf with world-class live performances. The tournament, taking place from 19 to 22 March 2026 at The Club at Steyn City, will feature a blockbuster concert lineup. It is led by global superstar Calvin Harris, alongside South African icons Black Coffee and GoldFish.
Each concert is included in the daily ticket. This turns the Johannesburg stop on the LIV Golf calendar into a full-scale festival. It runs from the first tee-off to the final encore.
A Four-Day Festival of Golf, Music and Culture
The 2026 edition marks LIV Golf’s expanded four-day format. This gives fans an extra day of competition and entertainment. Music remains central to the LIV Golf experience. This year’s South African event reflects the brand’s global ambition while celebrating local talent.
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Thursday, 19 March: SaxbyTwins and lordkez
The festival atmosphere kicks off on Thursday afternoon at the Lion’s Den, LIV Golf’s high-energy party hole overlooking the course. The SaxbyTwins open the music programme with upbeat, feel-good tracks aimed at setting the tone for the weekend. They are followed by lordkez, whose genre-blending sound combines R&B, alternative, hip hop and soul for a vibrant early-evening performance.
Friday, 20 March: Black Coffee Takes Centre Stage
Friday belongs to Black Coffee, the Grammy Award-winning DJ and one of South Africa’s most influential global music exports. Known for his deep, soulful house sound rooted in African rhythms, Black Coffee has collaborated with artists including Drake, Alicia Keys and Pharrell Williams. His headline set marks a major homecoming moment. It also serves as a cultural highlight of the weekend.
Saturday, 21 March: St. Lucia and Calvin Harris
Saturday is set to be the biggest night of the tournament. Internationally acclaimed electronic pop band St. Lucia, led by South African-born Jean-Philip Grobler, warm up the crowd. They bring their disco-inflected, high-energy sound.
They are followed by Calvin Harris, the world’s highest-streaming DJ and producer. Responsible for global hits such as Summer, One Kiss and Feel So Close, Harris brings stadium-level production. His unmatched star power lights up Steyn City. It is expected to be one of the largest concert moments in LIV Golf history.
Sunday, 22 March: GoldFish Close Out the Weekend
The weekend wraps up with GoldFish, the Cape Town-born electronic duo known for blending house music with live instruments, including saxophone and bass. Their Afro-house-inspired sound and celebratory live shows make them a fitting finale. It concludes four days of sport and entertainment.
More Than Just Golf
According to LIV Golf executives, the South African stop is shaping up to be one of the standout events on the 2026 global schedule. Steyn City provides the backdrop for a format that combines top-level golf with music, food, hospitality, and fan-first experiences across the course.
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South African Breweries joins the event through its Castle Lite partnership, bringing the Castle Lite Concert Stage to life from Friday through Sunday. They offer on-course activations, hospitality experiences, and digital engagement throughout the weekend.
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has also welcomed the event. He highlights its role in showcasing South African talent, driving tourism, and reinforcing the link between sport, culture, and economic growth.
How to Get Tickets
LIV Golf South Africa 2026 takes place from 19 to 22 March 2026 at The Club at Steyn City, Johannesburg. Daily tickets include access to live music performances, with VIP hospitality options also available. Tickets are on sale now via LIVGolf.com.
