Over 70% Local Acts, Djs for Trade Fair 2026

14 August, 2026

Delisa Thwala

The Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF) has unveiled its 2026 entertainment line-up, featuring over 70 per cent Eswatini artists, DJs and music acts.

The EITF will take place under the theme “Unlocking Green Economy Opportunities for Sustainable Trade Promotion.” The 58th edition of the Eswatini International Trade Fair runs from 29 August to 6 September 2026. Entertainment has over the years been a big drawcard for the EITF. The number of entertainment acts surpasses 40 this year over the 9 days.

..Young Zesh, Sanchiezy, Mco Jamrock among over 40 acts with some from SA.

The opening day on 29 August will feature an energetic mix of local and regional talent, with performances by M Nation, Mazwelany, Linda Dlamini, Zulu D, Young Zesh, MCO Jamrock, DJ Matamza, DJ MaBee and Mduduzi Ncube.

The entertainment offering will unfold across different days and performance spaces throughout the nine-day fair, allowing visitors to experience a changing line-up rather than a single headline concert. The programme includes special entertainment for the opening, Gospel Sunday, the Umhlanga holiday and the final weekend.

The entertainment programme continues throughout the fair with a broad range of genres and performers on different days. Among the acts featured across the programme are Ndawonye Christ Worshipers, Jumbo, Shongwe ne Khuphuka, Phathwakahle, Make Siwela, Obsession, Sweet Shandis, Bandora, Lady Zee, Lady Gee, DJ Mike, DJ Njebza, Sbu De Drum DJ, DJ Tira, Q Twins and EEMOH.

The line-up also brings together a strong contingent of DJs and contemporary performers, including DJ Mbo, DJ Cup, DJ Crooks, DJ KL, DJ Mixmash, Aymos, Darren, Criss Tino, Xolwa, Mthandeni SK, Thaifo Son, Ayacity, Bisto and others.

Adding further variety to the programme will be dance and performance showcases, including dance competitions scheduled during the week, ensuring that the entertainment offering extends beyond music and gives emerging performers an opportunity to engage with the EITF audience.

EITF Spokesperson Siphesihle Nkhabindze said the entertainment programme is designed to complement the fair’s core purpose as a platform for trade, investment, business networking and showcasing innovation, while creating an environment that appeals to families, young people, entrepreneurs and visitors from across the region.

“Entertainment has always been an important part of the Trade Fair experience. This year, we are particularly pleased to present a programme that gives our local artists a strong platform while bringing some of the region’s most exciting acts to Eswatini. The opening day will set the tone for nine days in which business, trade and entertainment come together,” he said.

With a combination of established names, emerging local talent, DJs, live bands and South African acts, EITF 2026 promises to bring business, culture and entertainment together in one of Eswatini’s biggest annual gatherings.

Further details on performance times and the full entertainment schedule will be communicated ahead of the fair via EITF socials @EswatiniInternationalTradeFair on Facebook & Instagram.