Tickets for the 2026 edition of the festival are now on sale at Standard Bank Eswatini branches across Eswatini, as preparations begin for one of the region’s biggest lifestyle and cultural events.
The 8th edition of the festival is scheduled to take place from August 1 to 2, 2026, at House On Fire in Ezulwini, which will mark the first time the festival runs fully across two days.
According to a press statement released by the Festival, tickets are available at selected Standard Bank outlets being Mbabane, Ezulwini and Manzini, as well as at Dala Spaces at Malandela’s Lifestyle.
The statement noted that while online ticket sales through the official festival website have already moved to Phase 1 pricing, Early Bird tickets remain available at the local outlets for a limited time.
The ticket outlets include Standard Bank Corporate Place in Mbabane, the Gables branch in Ezulwini and the Manzini branch.
“The Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival is a lavish two-day celebration of culinary exploits, high-end fashion, Afrocentric music and wholesome family-friendly entertainment,” reads part of the statement.
The statement further described the festival as one of Southern Africa’s leading food and fashion events, celebrating African style, culture, creative design and culinary experiences through an immersive festival environment.
Festivalgoers can expect celebrity chef demonstrations, premium wine and whiskey experiences, regional fashion showcases and live music performances throughout the weekend, according to organisers.
The statement added that the festival remains guided by its founding philosophy, “A Return to the African Future,” aimed at encouraging Africans to reconnect with cultural heritage while embracing innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.
“At its heart, Luju is a celebration of Africa’s resilience, authenticity and pioneering spirit, lavishly expressed through its food, music and fashion experiences,”
Communications Officer, Zakwethu Vilane, through the press release, also highlighted the festival’s wider contribution towards cultural tourism, sustainability and growth within the creative economy through small business support initiatives and skills development programmes.
Tickets can be purchased using cash or debit cards, with all tickets issued digitally through email or mobile phone. Entry into the festival will be managed through QR code scanning at the gate.
The statement further encouraged attendees to keep their QR codes secure and avoid sharing them, as they serve as proof of entry.
Tickets are also available through Standard Bank UNAYO, giving festivalgoers an additional digital purchasing option, organisers said.
More announcements regarding the culinary, fashion and music programme are expected in the coming weeks.
