Music in the Jungle at Cradle Nature Reserve

Music in the Jungle takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at The Pavilion, Cradle Boutique Hotel, inside Cradle Nature Reserve northwest of Johannesburg, Gauteng. Sjava, Kabza De Small, Focalistic and Mörda join a nine-artist lineup for the outdoor event celebrating the hotel’s 10th anniversary.

The programme brings together live performances, DJs, food and hospitality, moving from daytime music into the evening. As of 17 September 2026, ticket sales status, prices and an official purchase page aren’t confirmed. The booking destination remains TBA.

• Date and time: Saturday, 17 October 2026. Opening and closing times TBA.
• Venue: The Pavilion, Cradle Boutique Hotel, Cradle Nature Reserve, Cradle of Humankind, Gauteng.
• Lineup: Sjava, Kabza De Small, Focalistic, Mörda, Langa Mavuso, Thatohatsi, Thando Zide, Khuli Chana and Lamiez Holworthy.
• Ticket price: TBA.
• Where to buy tickets: TBA.

Lineup and the day-to-night programme

Kabza De Small, Focalistic, Mörda and Lamiez Holworthy bring amapiano and house to a programme that also includes Sjava and Khuli Chana. Langa Mavuso, Thatohatsi and Thando Zide complete the announced bill, with hip-hop, Afro-house, R&B, soul and contemporary African sounds all part of the event’s musical scope.

The planned progression starts with a more relaxed daytime atmosphere before building towards the evening. Running order, individual set times and stage arrangements haven’t been announced, so there’s no confirmed slot yet for any performer.

Early public interest centres on the combination of the South African lineup and the reserve setting. The announcement is still recent, and ticket access remains the main practical information gap for anyone ready to commit.

The anniversary also connects the music programme to Cradle Boutique Hotel’s hospitality offering. Food is part of the planned experience, but menus, vendors and any inclusions in admission aren’t confirmed.

Tickets, travel and planning your visit

Ticket purchases remain TBA, with no confirmed booking link to use yet. Don’t assume that hotel accommodation, meals or reserve activities are included in event admission.

• Purchase page and ticketing platform: TBA.
• Prices and ticket tiers: TBA.
• Door sales: TBA.
• Packages, extras and admission inclusions: TBA.

The venue sits within the 9,000-hectare Cradle Nature Reserve in the Cradle of Humankind area, roughly an hour northwest of Johannesburg and Sandton, depending on traffic and departure point. It’s an outdoor setting, so check the weather before travelling and plan clothing for both daytime conditions and the evening.

Age restrictions, parking arrangements, transport options and on-site facilities haven’t been specified. Exact entry directions and gate times are also worth checking once the event releases its access information.

For other October options in Gauteng, compare Spring Fiesta in Boksburg and The Source Collective at Sognage.

Music in the Jungle suits listeners looking for amapiano, hip-hop, house and vocal performances in one outdoor programme. Save 17 October while ticket and access details remain TBA.