Entertainment
Parking off at Parklife Durban
Durbanites always seem to miss out on a lot of the cool bands and festivals that our sister cities get to enjoy… but then came along Parklife.
If you missed this year’s event… you might have been glad (the weather wasn’t the best – you know us Durbanites and the slightest hint of R.A.I.N) BUT you may have also been really bummed to have missed hearing Angus and Julia Stones sultry and mesmerizing harmonies! Their music captured my soul #NewFanAlert
Set in Durban’s Botanic Gardens, Parklife was set to entertain Durbanites with an epic line-up of both local and international acts playing on two stages.
The rain kept a lot of the crowd at bay but once the sun started peaking through the clouds, so the people started joining the crowds! The We Love Summer stage showcased Funky G, Brett Aitken, Syzo, Ryan Murgatroyd, Vimo and The Kiffness (DJ Set). And the main stage the Kickstands, Majozi & Opposite The Other, Alice Phoebe Lou, Goodluck, Desmond & The Tutus and Angus & Julia Stone.
There was enough food and drinks on sale to quench your thirst and not become “hangry”. The lines moved pretty quickly. There were enough well-kept facilities (a.k.a. porter loos) and enough space for everyone to lay down their picnic blankets and sprawl out. We especially enjoyed the relaxed park-vibes and… the music of course! On a negative, we felt that the base of the music at times was “drowning out” the vocals – but we aint no sound experts so enough about that!
All in all a really chilled Sunday for us, spent parking-off in the gardens with mates, listening to some pretty schweet music… what more could a Durbanite ask for.
Thanks Parklife for having us, we hope to see you again soon! And thanks Warren Green for sharing your photos.
Author: Tee
Author: Carla Wynne
Just a 30something plant mom, nature enthusiast and happy wife, adventuring through Durbs and life!🌻🌿🤍✨
Back by popular demand, Durban comedy favourites Aaron McIlroy and Lisa Bobbert-McIlroy return to the Northlands Bowling Club, in Durban North for audiences who missed the show the first time around.
Expect old favourite characters and a soundtrack packed with thumping hits as McIlroy and Bobbert once again deliver their trademark blend of side-splitting humour, larger-than-life personalities, and musical mayhem!
Some characters to expect; Bruce and Charmaine as unforgettable Elvis impersonators, Dot and Max settling into the chaos of retirement village life, and everyone’s favourite philosopher of the people, Dr Veejay, offering his “words of wisdom.” Add in a host of hilarious new faces, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a fun night out!
Directed and choreographed by the sensational Daisy Spencer, Bump and Grind promises to keep audiences on their feet — or rolling in the aisles — with laughter, music, and McIlroy & Bobbert’s unbeatable comic chemistry.
- Venue: Northlands Bowling Club, Durban North
- Dates: Friday 27 & Saturday 28 March – 7:30pm (doors open 6pm) | Sunday 29 March 2026 – 6:30pm (doors open 5pm)
- Tickets: R220pp
- Bookings: Webtickets – BOOK HERE
Whether you’re seeing it for the first time or coming back for more, this is a musical comedy experience not to be missed.
Other Info to Note:
- Picnic baskets welcome
- Food and Drink on sale at the venue
- Full bar available (no alcohol may be brought onto the premises)
- Limited secure parking available
- All seats are allocated by the theatre management
- Tables seat 8
- Wheelchair friendly venue – contact 082 499 8636 to make arrangements
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Author: Carla Wynne
Just a 30something plant mom, nature enthusiast and happy wife, adventuring through Durbs and life!🌻🌿🤍✨
Stand a chance to WIN 4x tickets to the OPENING NIGHT on Thursday 2 April 2026.🙌
• Tag someone who also wants to go
Don’t want to leave it up to luck? Tickets are on sale via Webtickets here
Author: Carla Wynne
Just a 30something plant mom, nature enthusiast and happy wife, adventuring through Durbs and life!🌻🌿🤍✨
