Festival ticket sales go live today at 10:00 AM, marking the first step toward another unforgettable celebration of creativity, unity, and sustainability.
Tickets for the MTN Bushfire 2026 Festival are now officially on sale starting today.
The journey to one of Africa’s largest and most celebrated festivals starts with the release of specially discounted Early Bird tickets—available exclusively to Eswatini Fire Starters through MTN Mobile Money (MoMo).
Festival ticket sales go live today at 10:00 AM, marking the first step toward another unforgettable celebration of creativity, unity, and sustainability.
MTN Bushfire Festival Creative Director Jiggs Thorne announced that the 19th edition of the festival is scheduled to happen from May 29 to 31, 2026.
Early Bird tickets are available for:
- Golden Lounge
- Main Arena
- Children’s access
Tickets are available for purchase on the official MTN Bushfire website: www.bush-fire.com
“This annual special ticket rate, reserved for Eswatini residents, reflects MTN Eswatini and Bushfire’s shared goal of supporting local access to the festival,” said Thorne.
These tickets will be sold through MoMo Marketplace to residents who have a valid Mobile Money account.
Payment options for online tickets include credit card, EFT, and, in Eswatini, MTN Mobile Money (MoMo).
Plan Early for Your MTN Bushfire Experience
Make the most of your MTN Bushfire 2026 adventure by planning ahead, starting with your accommodations.
Secure your spot at the official MTN Bushfire campsite, managed by All Out Africa. This convenient on-site option lets you stay at the heart of the festival, surrounded by fellow Fire Starters.
Visit the “Plan” page on the festival website for full details on camping options. Camping tickets are available through the official festival ticketing platform at www.bush-fire.com
Seeking a more luxurious stay? Glamping experiences are available through Harambee Hotel and Rush Adventures. Contact details for both providers are on the festival website.
For those preferring nearby lodges, hotels, or guesthouses, MTN Bushfire provides a curated list of off-site accommodation options, available at: www.bush-fire.com/plan/off-site-accommodation
Online Tickets: 2026
| Ticket Type | Early Bird Price | Phase 1 Price | Phase 2 Price | Phase 3 Price |
| Full Festival Golden Lounge | E2, 400 | E3, 050 | E3, 400 | E3, 650 |
| Full Festival Main Arena | E1, 250 | E1, 580 | E1, 780 | E1, 980 |
| Full Festival Kids | E370 | E420 | E470 | E520 |
Discounted Tickets on MoMo Whatsapp Marketplace
| Ticket Type | Early Bird Price | Phase 1 Price | Phase 2 Price | Phase 3 Price |
| Full Festival Golden Lounge | E2, 250 | E2, 850 | E3, 150 | E3, 350 |
| Full Festival Main Arena | E1, 050 | E1, 380 | E1, 530 | E1, 680 |
| Full Festival Kids | E370 | E420 | E470 | E520 |
Top African Festival
Named “Top African festival” by the BBC and hailed by CNN as one of the “7 African music festivals you really have to see,” MTN Bushfire is a conscious, family-friendly, eclectic celebration of some of the finest music in Africa and beyond.
The 2026 edition will once again provide a wide and diverse range of musical, artistic, and performance-based experiences and artivist activations across multiple stages and activation zones.
Join us for another energising and uplifting weekend of illuminating the transformational power of the arts through the festival’s call to action for positive social and environmental change, #BRINGYOURFIRE.
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