When is the application deadline?

The deadline is 31 October 2026.

Open Call

Kudla Kwesintfu Festival 2027

Name: Kudla Kwesintfu Festival 2027
Start: 2026-08-31
End: 2026-10-31
Location: Mankayane, Manzini, Eswatini

EncoreSpot · Mankayane, Manzini, Eswatini

Deadline: Oct 31
Entry fee: Free
Eligibility: Open to musicians, bands, DJs, producers, dance crews, traditional and cultural performers, MCs, hosts, spoken-word artists, instrumentalists, and comedians
Location: Mankayane, Manzini, Eswatini

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About

Kudla Kwesintfu Festival 2027 is a three-day cultural and outdoor festival scheduled for January 29–31, 2027, at Khelekhele Lodge & Campsite and Khopho Backpackers in Mankayane, Eswatini. Artist applications are open for musicians, bands, DJs, producers, dance crews, traditional and cultural performers, MCs, hosts, spoken-word artists, instrumentalists, and comedians. The program connects African music, culture, food, tourism, entrepreneurship, and community. The application deadline is October 31, 2026, at 23:59 CAT.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply to Kudla Kwesintfu Festival 2027?: Open to musicians, bands, DJs, producers, dance crews, traditional and cultural performers, MCs, hosts, spoken-word artists, instrumentalists, and comedians
When is the application deadline?: The deadline is 31 October 2026.
Is there an application fee?: No — applying is free.

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