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Festive Fun lives at uShaka Marine World

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This festive season, uShaka Marine World is celebrating all things fun, so be sure to have a holiday filled with adventure, tons of excitement, where you can live in the moment and make memories of a lifetime.

The uShaka Village Walk is the perfect spot to shop for those slightly unusual gifts, with something for all ages and special deals to add to the festive cheer. Plus, kids can meet our Traditional Father Christmas who will be collecting gift wish lists from 10h00 till 12h00 daily in Arena 3 food court from December 16thuntil December 24th. A free gift wrapping station will also be set up for gifts purchased at the Village Walk – so our guests can focus on having fun.  Opening & closing times at our uShaka Village Walk will be from 09h00 to 19h00 until December 30th.

This December, visitors and their families can also view our 12.5m high custom-made Christmas tree, at the entrance to uShaka Marine World.

Besides the hot weather, you will also get a glimpse of some “hotties” with uShaka’s very own Sexy Santa and his cute little helpers, Miss Tinsel and Miss Mistletoe who will be seen in the Village Walk from 12h30 and 17h00 daily from December 15th until December 24th! Talk a selfie with Santa using  #uShakaSantaSelfie and you can win some fantastic prizes.

The favourite on the uShaka calendar is our annual “Dolphins by Starlight” family production which runs from the 8th until the 13th December from 6:30pm with the show starting promptly at 7pm nightly at a cost of only R170 for adults and R130 for children.

Musical entertainment lives at uShaka Marine World with the following artists who will be performing at Wahooz over through December and January:

  • The Meditators on 3, 16 and 31 December and 21 January
  • Afro Divas on 4 and 26 December and 7 and 29 January
  • Solomon Willy on 10 December and 1 and 14 January
  • Kickstands on 11 December and 22 January
  • Warren Brothers on 17 December and 2 January
  • Red Light Stereo on 18 December and 8 January
  • No Fly Zone on 24 December and 15 January
  • Heather Grooves on 27 and 28 January
  • Christmas Day will feature the uShaka resident DJ in action

Also for this season of fun in the sun, uShaka Marine World has formulated four special combo options which will be available from December 16th until January 10th. Plus, remember you can purchase your combo ticket options through uShaka’s online ticketing which means no more queuing for tickets. A quick debit or credit card booking via a smart phone, tablet or laptop enables you to head straight to your day of fun.

For more information call uShaka Marine World on 031-3288000.

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Ndlovo Youth Choir are Back!

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Following their sold-out performances at The Playhouse in 2024, this global super-choir returns for three unforgettable shows on the weekend of 18 and 19 October 2025.

If you haven’t experienced them live yet, you’re missing out on one of the most energetic, uplifting and inspiring performances you’ll ever see. E
xpect powerful vocals, vibrant rhythms and an explosion of joy that will leave you on your feet.

Show Times:

18 October 2025 – 14:30 & 18:30
19 October 2025 – 14:30

Duration:
2 hours

Buy Tickets Here.

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Candlelight Concerts in Durban

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Durban has recently joined the ranks of cultural hotspots hosting Candlelight Concerts – an immersive live music experience famed globally for its warm glow and intimate ambiance. Fans of classical and contemporary music alike are gathering in elegant settings bathed in flickering “candles” (actually safe LED-style lighting), creating magical evenings that linger in memory.

Venues:

  • The Playhouse Company in central Durban offers a grand, historic setting—its ornate architecture and superb acoustics elevate performances like Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Hans Zimmer-inspired compilations.

  • The Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga Rocks provides an intimate, colonial-era charm. Its gracious interiors set the stage for impactful tributes to Coldplay, Queen, Phil Collins, Adele, and more.

What’s Playing and When

Here’s a curated selection of upcoming (and some recent) concerts around Durban:

  • At The Playhouse Company:

    • The Best of Hans Zimmer: From R290 on 6 Sept (also 25 Oct)

    • Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More: Same dates and pricing as above

    • Tribute to Adele: 25 Oct at R290

  • At The Oyster Box Hotel:

    • Tribute to Coldplay: R795, multiple dates starting 5 Oct onwards

    • Tribute to Queen: Around R600–R630, 28 Sept to 28 Dec, including 28 Sept at 6pm

    • Tribute to Phil Collins: From R600, on 5 Oct and select dates

    • Christmas Classics: 21 Dec from R600

    • Coldplay & Imagine Dragons Combo: 23 Nov from R600

For all dates and performances, click here.

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80s Friday Flashback at Westown Square

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Looking for the perfect way to kick off your weekend? Say hello to 80s Friday Flashback – your new weekly ritual at The Barn, Westown Square.

On Friday nights, we’re dialing back the clock to the decade of big hair and neon flair with a DJ on the decks every week spinning iconic 80s anthems that’ll have you moonwalking into the weekend.

 Every Friday | 16:30–21:30
DJ Spike & James VN on the decks
 Free entry
Food & Drink specials from our amazing tenants.
Bonus: Ask about the Stayin’ Alive loyalty card and start earning your free cocktail or meal discounts.

Whether you’re looking to dance, dine, or just unwind from the week — we’ve got you sorted with our 80s Friday Flashback.

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