Local Events
WHAT'S ON
Your Local Event Guide
Click on the relevant button for all the exciting event details.
We’d love to host you, so book your stay now and make sure you don’t miss out on the fun!
Looking for something fun to do nearby? Stay connected with the latest local events happening in your area! Whether it’s markets, live music, festivals, sports, or community gatherings, we’ve got you covered.
Don’t miss out—explore, experience, and enjoy everything your community has to offer! There’s always something happening around you! From family-friendly activities to live entertainment and cultural celebrations, discover the best local events right here. Mark your calendar and make the most of what your community has to offer!
Working Dogs Association 2025
Working dog events in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) for 2025 are taking place on the following dates in February:
- 10 May: Natal Terrier Club Championship Show
- 11 May: Highway Agility Club Championship Show
- 8 June: KZN Carting Club Open Show
- 13-15 June: AWC Trials & SA Agility Championships
For the most current information, please visit their official websites
Visit website for more info
Shongweni Motor Show 2025
The Shongweni Motor Show on 30th May, 31st May, and 1st June 2025 at NU Driving Range should make for a thrilling weekend!
It will be showcasing Motors, Trucks, Bikes, Boats, Caravans, Aero, Sporting Gear, and a Craft Market. With live bands in the Beer Garden Marquee all weekend, it’s fun for the whole family!
Comrades Marathon 2025
The Comrades Marathon, renowned as “The Ultimate Human Race,” is set to captivate the running world once again on Sunday, 8 June 2025. This 98th edition will be a Down Run, starting at 5:30 AM from the Pietermaritzburg City Hall and concluding approximately 89 kilometres later at Durban’s People’s Park by 5:30 PM. 
Entries for the 2025 race opened on 13 November 2024 and closed on 9 December 2024, reaching the cap of 23,000 participants.
To qualify, runners must complete an officially recognised marathon (42.2 km) within a specified time frame between 10 June 2024 and 5 May 2025.
The Comrades Marathon is more than just a race; it’s a testament to endurance, camaraderie, and the human spirit. Whether you’re a participant or a supporter, the 2025 event promises to be an unforgettable experience, celebrating the rich history and challenging course that have defined this iconic ultramarathon.
Visit website for more info
The Foresyte Winter Classic 2025
The thrilling 2025 aQuellé Foresyte Winter Classic is back!!! 12 – 17 June at Shongweni Club in KwaZulu-Natal – an exciting showcase of world-class showjumping.
Visit website for more info
Prince of Wales Cup
The excitement of inter-provincial polo is back!! 20 – 22 June at Shongweni Club in KwaZulu-Natal where the 4 provinces (KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Highveld and Eastern Cape) will play for the Prince of Wales cup.
Visit website for more info
KwaZulu-Natal Koi Show 2025
The annual much anticipated KwaZulu-Natal Koi Show will once again be held at the Shongweni Club on 19 – 20 July.
Sat 19 July: 8h00 – 17h00
Sun 20 July: 9h00 – 15h00
Tickets are R30 for adults, R10 for under 12 and free for kids under 6.
The Special Variety for all SAKKS Koi Shows in 2025 will be Koromo.
Visit website for more info
Amashova National Classic 2025
The Amashova National Classic, South Africa’s oldest road cycling race, is gearing up for its next edition on Sunday, 20 July 2025. This iconic event offers cyclists a choice of four routes: 38km | 65km | 106km | 132km.
The 106km race, for instance, starts at Pietermaritzburg City Hall and finishes at the Masabalala Yengwa Pedestrian Bridge in Durban. Notably, the event has been rescheduled to July to take advantage of Durban’s favourable winter weather conditions.
Online entries are set to open in February 2025 and will close on Monday, 23 June 2025. Participants can collect their race numbers at the Mandela Capture Site on Friday, 18 July, from 09:00 to 14:00, or at Suncoast’s playTsogo Globe on Saturday, 19 July, from 09:00 to 16:00. For more details, including route maps, training programs, and accommodation options, visit the official Amashova website. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or a newcomer, the Amashova National Classic offers a memorable experience through some of KwaZulu-Natal’s most scenic landscapes.