The Luxurious Marble Circus 2025: Everything You Need to Know!

The Luxurious Marble Circus is once again bringing two days of fine dining, musical talent, fashion and experiential extrava-glamour to Ground The Venue on 4 and 5 October 2025. Spectacle seekers can expect more magic, mischief and luxurious fun at this year’s event.

This 2-day festival is a grand collaboration between The Marble Group, Grid Worldwide, G&G – The Goosebumps Company and Investec. Here’s what you need to know.

The Luxurious Marble Circus male guest and fairy character | What's on in Joburg

What’s on at The Luxurious Marble Circus 2025

This October, the festival returns in full force, with more tickets available to the two-day experience filled with feasting, music and dramatic flair.

The three-story stage is returning with over twice the size and thrice the spectacle, welcoming local and international artists and talents to thrill guests from noon to midnight. On Saturday, the stage will light up with a genre-jumping journey from Disco to Deep House, while Sunday will feature the rhythms of Amapiano, Afrobeats and more.

The Luxurious Marble Circus is a wonderland of delights, so feel free to explore and you might discover sensational surprises tucked into every corner beyond the main stage.

The Luxurious Marble Circus castle | What's on in Joburg

More haute eats and theatrical treats

As before, festival grounds are made up of a variety of areas that provide a feast for the senses and tastebuds.

Playground in the Field, inspired by Pantry, sees five more menu concepts added to the Tasting Station, an al-fresco foodie affair that includes sushi, pizza and pregos, salads, soft-serve and even a surprise BBC Food collaboration.

The Uncaged Carousel, a zoomorphic carnival bar inspired by Zioux and in concert with Schweppes, is an artistic icon in the landscape, serving up cocktails and terrific talent that can be viewed from the La Vaulta Spectaculum, a trampoline stage with a built-in DJ booth and performance areas.

The Johnnie Walker Bar Extravaganza and Veuve Cliquot Vista Veranda promise a sensorium for sipping. As does Don Julio and the all-new wine bar by Vilafonté and Creation Wines.

For those wanting a more opulent experience, the Marble tents offer an exclusive outdoor dining experience curated by David Higgs and guest chefs. The Grand Dining room, in collaboration with Moet Chandon and Hennessy, as well as The Royal Lounge, together with Don Julio and Johnnie Walker, offer private tables, exclusive lounge entertainment and the best views of the main stage with a more intimate layout.

Grand Dining Room and Royal Lounge guests will also have access to Serenity Station experiences, offering hair stylists, make-up products, and more.

Luxurious Marble Circus J Something and performers | What's on in Joburg

An epic lineup of South Africa’s top talent

On the entertainment front, the Luxurious Marble Circus is pulling out all the stops to give you the experience of a lifetime.

The magnificent musician lineup includes Mateki 2Shoes, 2wo Bunnies, Abby Nurock, Caiiro, Da Capo, DJ Zinhle, Baby Whitz, Kabza de Small, DJ Kent, Kid Fonque, DJ Maphorisa, Mi Casa, MÖRDA, Lelowhatsgood, Oskido, Shekhinah, Lenzowannabenzo, Soweto Gospel Choir, Adillxh, Akio, Amy Wiles, Bravo Sax, Brendan Ross, Changing Roots, Chris Fild, and Davina Goliath.

Rounding out the list of musical performers are Enoo Napa, Felo Le Tee, FKA Mash, Franadilla, Housewife, Indigo, Jevan Binder, Jordan Arts (Live), Kiryakuti, Kutlwano, Laura Zimmerman, Lindzi, Luxurious Marble Circus Marching Band, Lyam Cruz, Matt Davies, Mr. Saxx, PH, Rizzo, Sir LSG, Slow Poison, DJ Souldiva, The Luxurious Marblettes, and Tim Lewis.

The astonishing performer lineup features aerialists, stilt walkers, trampoline tumblers, tightrope twirlers, mimes, dancers, ring masters, mediums, and more. Guests can also expect appearances from top celebrity chefs including J Something and David Higgs.

The Luxurious Marble Circus female guest | What's on in Joburg

Even more exciting spaces, curated corners, and a fashion focus

Adding to the fun, Investec presents The Wheel of Wonder (a spectacular Ferris Wheel), Savanna returns to the Fantastical Forest, Fabiani is planning a gentleman’s league of leisure, and Heineken brings a Formula 1 fantasy-come-true to the lower lawns.

A new addition to the festival is the Luxurious Marble Circus Emporium: A space that will house specially curated festival merchandise and offer guests an opportunity to engage with brand collaborators, works of art, and fashion.

Guests can expect tailoring trinkets, branded items, glamorous experiences, one-of-a-kind collectables, and inventions from Luxurious Marble Circus legacy partners.