Our Origin | Music In Africa

OUR ORIGIN SOUTH AFRICA 2026

16–18 October 2026 | Cradle of Humankind

A three day gathering at the beginning of our future.

Main Festival Day: 17 October 2026

There is a place where we remember. Where rhythm becomes language, and the earth beneath us becomes our shared pulse. Our Origin Festival 2026 is not simply an event—it is a return.

This October, in the sacred landscape of the Cradle of Humankind, we gather in music, ceremony, creativity and collective action to honour what connects us across lands, cultures and generations.

As part of a worldwide gathering taking place simultaneously across continents, communities and homes, Our Origin South Africa joins millions of people participating in an unprecedented moment of global connection. At the heart of the experience is a synchronized Global Moment of Unity—a collective pause led by Indigenous elders across the world, rising into a shared Global Anthem of Unity.

Come as you are. Leave as part of something greater.

Featured Live Performances

Experience powerful performances from some of South Africa’s most celebrated artists:

TRESOR

Bongeziwe Mabandla

Buhlebendalo

Tubatsi Mpho Moloi

Sibusile Xaba

More artists and special guests to be announced

Weekend Journey

Friday | 16 October – Conscious Music Night: Grounding into the Gathering

Begin the journey by arriving into shared space and slowing into presence. A multigenerational gathering around fire, music and connection beneath the stars.

Weekend pass guests are invited to camp on-site and join an evening of:

• Conscious celebration and music

• Indigenous fireside performances

• Community connection circles

• One Earth gathering experiences

• Grounding practices and arrival rituals

Bring your own tent and settle into the Cradle landscape before the festival begins.

Well appointed glamping tents are also available. 

Saturday | 17 October – The main gathering unfolds.

A day of music, ceremony, creativity and collective participation rooted in remembrance and shared future-making. Featuring:

• Live performances by TRESOR, Bongeziwe Mabandla, Buhlebendalo, Sibusile Xaba and more

• Drumming circles

• Performance art

• Tree planting activations

• Children’s village experiences

• Youth showcases

• Indigenous and elder panels

• Intergenerational dialogue spaces

Culminating in The Global Moment of Unity – A synchronized worldwide prayer and collective activation shared across every time zone.

Sunday | 18 October – Closing Ceremony with Zach Bush MD

Gather for a final morning of reflection and integration as the ORIGIN movement is anchored forward.

A closing experience designed to deepen connection and carry the spirit of the weekend into everyday life.

Age Requirement

All ages are welcome!

Children 12 years and younger enter for free.

Parking

Parking & Transport

Please note that on-site parking capacity is limited across the festival weekend.

We strongly encourage:

• Carpooling and shared travel

• Drop-offs and ride-share options

• Early arrival for smoother access

Additional transport and shuttle information will be announced closer to the event date.

Festival organisers cannot guarantee parking availability for late arrivals.

Prohibited Items

To help create a safe, respectful and regenerative festival environment, the following items are not permitted at ORIGIN South Africa.

Strictly Prohibited Items

• Weapons of any kind, including firearms, knives and sharp objects

• Illegal substances and narcotics

• Fireworks, explosives, flares or lanterns

• Aggressive or unsafe behaviour

• Glass bottles and glass containers

• Large sound systems or generators

• Drones without prior written festival approval

• Laser pointers

• Open flames outside designated fire areas

• Selling or trading goods without festival permission

• Animals or pets (excluding registered service animals)

• Hate symbols, discriminatory material or harmful signage

• Any item deemed dangerous or disruptive by festival security