Secure your pass to one of Southern Africa’s leading food and fashion events! Tickets to the 8th edition of the Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival are now available for purchase online and via Standard Bank’s Unayo.
Tickets sales have launched with a limited number of discounted Early Bird tickets which can be purchased online and on Unayo. These tickets sell out every year within a very short period, so get yours now while stocks last!
Online Premium Lounge, Luju Gardens and Kids tickets are available on www.lujufestival.com.
In an exciting new chapter inspired by the festival’s extraordinary growth and influence, this year’s lavish feast of culinary exploits, high-end fashion, Afrocentric music and wholesome family friendly entertainment will, for the first time ever, span two full weekend days. Be part of this exciting development on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd August, 2026 at House On Fire in Malkerns, Eswatini.
Driven by rising regional interest and growing attendance, the expanded format firmly positions the Luju Festival as a premier weekend destination and a dynamic force for cultural tourism across the continent. In 2026, Luju is expected to welcome over 12,000 attendees. So, this new two-day weekend experience now offers an even richer and more immersive celebration for audiences traveling from across Africa.
TICKETS FOR ESWATINI RESIDENTS ON UNAYO
House On Fire and Standard Bank Eswatini are once again demonstrating their shared commitment to ensuring the festival remains accessible to EmaSwati by making it easier and more convenient for local residents to purchase tickets.
Premium Lounge, Luju Gardens and Kids tickets are available to Eswatini residents through the Unayo Ticketing Service on WhatsApp. To purchase via Unayo, simply WhatsApp “Hi” to 7805 6364 (“Luju Tickets with Unayo”), select ‘Unayo Ticketing’ and follow the prompts for a seamless booking experience.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT LUJU 2026
This year’s Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival will offer yet another wholesome showcase of African sounds, cultures, creative design and delicacies. From culinary demonstrations by celebrity chefs to connoisseur-led premium wine and whiskey showcases and a worldclass regional fashion show, Luju is a celebratory tribute to Africa’s artistic elegance and style, from the past to the present and onwards to the future.
In true Standard bank LUJU Festival style, our line-up this year will feature a wholesome mix of pan- African artists from across different genres who do more than simply entertain but use their art as a powerful form of creative expression.
Luju’s tastefully curated programme is inspired by the festival’s ethos, “A Return to the African Future”. This bold declaration of Africa’s evolving story is an invitation to reclaim our heritage, reimagine our African identity and reconnect with the traditions that sustained our forefathers as we carve a future powered by African innovation. So, come Eat.Sway.Love and relish the beauty of our continent’s creative prowess in all its afro-futuristic boldness.
Every year, Luju consciously uses the festival platform to develop and promote the creative economy, sustainability and small-business growth, in line with this ethos.
Both House On Fire and title sponsor Standard Bank Eswatini are committed to developing the local economy and arts industry. This year’s edition will once again give local artists, designers, artisans and SMEs the opportunity to showcase their talents and products to the festival’s regional audience.
Application forms for aspiring traders in the food, fashion, design, and lifestyle sectors, as well as for the children’s Beehive environment, will open in March 2026. Look out for the official announcements on the Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival website, www.lujufestival.com.
More details on accommodation and travel packages will be released in due course, so keep up with the Luju Buzz on the Luju Festival and House On Fire social media, as well as the Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival website!
