Last year, The Luxurious Marble Circus set a new benchmark for South African festivals, part sensory playground, part high-fashion spectacle, and all-out fantasy. For those lucky enough to attend, it was anything but ordinary. Now, the Marble Group’s iconic immersive experience is back, and it’s bigger, bolder, and more brilliantly outrageous than ever.
Taking place on the 4th and 5th of October at Ground The Venue in Muldersdrift, this two-day affair blurs the line between music festival, fine dining showcase, fashion moment, and fantastical theatre. Think gourmet bites curated by culinary maestro David Higgs, high-energy sets from local and international music legends, next-level stage design, art installations, curated style, and immersive branded experiences all stitched into one surreal and unforgettable weekend.
A Stage Set for Spectacle
The three-story main stage returns, this time, double the size and triple the impact. From midday to midnight, expect a line-up that transcends genre and geography: Saturday moves from feel-good Disco through to Deep House, while Sunday taps into golden Amapiano grooves, Afro-electronica, and melodic storytelling. Beyond the beats, guests are encouraged to roam,the Marble Circus is a sprawling adventure where every turn offers a new twist.
More Taste, More Thrill, More Style
This year, the Playground in the Field evolves into a true foodie playground, with five new menus added to the Pantry-inspired Tasting Station. Expect Fancy-but-Easy favourites like sushi, pizza, pregos, salads and soft-serve, with whispers of a surprise BBC Food collaboration in the mix.
In the drinks department, expect artistry and theatrics. The Uncaged Carousel, a surreal carnival bar concept co-created with Zioux and Schweppes, returns as a design icon, complete with a trampoline DJ booth. Add to that the Johnnie Walker Bar Extravaganza, Veuve Clicquot Vista Veranda, a new wine bar from Vilafonté and Creation Wines, and immersive pours from Don Julio and Hennessy, the sensory lineup is just as rich as the musical one.
Fashion, Fantasy & Full-On Experience
Of course, no Marble Circus is complete without fashion moments. New this year is the Luxurious Marble Circus Emporium, a curated retail experience housing one-of-one treasures, designer collabs, and LMC-branded gems. Think tailorable trinkets, limited-edition merchandise, and collectible pieces that blur the line between fashion and art.
Brand Worlds Worth Exploring
Partner activations take the form of mini-universes across the grounds: from Savanna’s Fantastical Forest to Heineken’s F1-inspired fantasy, Fabiani’s Gentlemen’s Lounge, and the return of Investec’s Wheel of Wonder (yes, the giant Ferris Wheel you definitely want to get on before sunset).
This year’s edition is the result of a grand collaboration between The Marble Group, Grid Worldwide, G&G – The Goosebumps Company, and Investec, and promises to push the limits of what a South African festival can be.
Whether you’re going for the music, the food, the fashion, or the unforgettable energy.Tickets are officially live.
Get yours now at www.luxuriousmarblecircus.com
