Kaytranada returns to SA for Cape Town and Joburg shows to open Milk + Cookies Music Week
Kaytranada returns to Cape Town and Joburg on 18 and 20 December to kick off Milk + Cookies Music Week. Here are the line-ups, ticket dates and prices.
Grammy-winning producer and DJ Kaytranada is returning to South Africa for the Cape Town and Johannesburg shows as part of Milk + Cookies Music Week. This marks the festival's third edition in January 2027, following its inaugural South African staging in 2025. The two December shows open the weeklong celebration, which includes music, fashion, wellness, and community components.
Kaytranada headlined the 2025 debut, which drew a crowd of 20,000. He later called the Johannesburg performance "definitely on my top 3 best performances & best crowd." Chase Freeman, chief marketing officer for Milk + Cookies, expressed satisfaction with the return of the acclaimed artist, noting, "When it came time to launch Music Week and set the tone for the 2027 season, there was no other phone call to make."
The bill for both December shows features notable local acts alongside Kaytranada. In Cape Town, the lineup includes Jinji, Kid Fonque, Kudbeu, Mamthug, and Tumi Moliko on December 18. Johannesburg's show on December 20 will feature MCHLSN, Muzi, Shamiso, Thakzin, and Yolophonik.
Music Week also encompasses exclusive merch collaborations, yacht parties, industry panels, writing workshops, parties, and community initiatives. The main festival will take place on January 29 at Sandringham Farm in Cape Town and January 31 at Nasrec in Johannesburg. Headlining the main event is Olivia Dean, joined by Elaine, Zee Nxumalo, Chelsea Sloan, and Jade T.
Tickets for the Milk + Cookies Music Week kick-off start at R849 and are strictly 18+. Sales run in three stages, with early access sign-up opening on November 9 at noon, followed by an early access sale on November 11. General sale will commence on November 12 via Howler, offering three pricing tiers per ticket type. The festival has addressed concerns over the R3,000 general admission price, explaining that it represents the final tier, not the standard rate, and that demand has outpaced previous editions. As of now, the festival is 90% sold out.
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