Frequently asked questions

Where and when is KZN Kwande Fest 2026 happening?

The festival takes place from 19–21 March 2026 in Durban Exhibition Centre, KwaZulu-Natal.

How can I get tickets?

Tickets will be available online via the official KZN Kwande Fest website. Attrance is free, but registration is required to access panels, workshops, and performances.

What time do gates open?

Festival gates open at 08:00 AM daily, with evening performances running until 10:00 PM.

How do I get to the venue?

All main venues are easily accessible via public transport and e-hailing services. A full travel map and transport schedule will be available closer to the event.

Accommodation & Travel Info

Visitors can enjoy a range of accommodation options — from city hotels to beachfront resorts — all located within easy reach of the Durban Exhibition Centre, the heart of the KZN Kwande Fest experience.

Recommended Areas to Stay:

Durban CBD — The closest and most convenient option, just minutes from the festival venue. Ideal for attendees who want to stay in the center of the action.
Popular stays: The Royal Hotel, City Lodge Durban, Albany Hotel.

North Beach / Marine Parade — Perfect for those who want to unwind by the ocean after a day of panels and performances.
Popular stays: Blue Waters Hotel, Belaire Suites, Parade Hotel.

Morningside — A trendy urban hub filled with restaurants, art spaces, and boutique hotels. Great for creatives, panelists, and exhibitors.
Popular stays: The Benjamin Hotel, Quarters Hotel, The Saint James on Venice.

Travel to the Festival:
All areas are within a 5–20 minute drive from the Durban Exhibition Centre. Reliable e-hailing services (Uber, Bolt) operate citywide.

International Visitors:
Fly directly into King Shaka International Airport (DUR) — only 30 minutes from central Durban. Shuttle services and car rentals are available at the airport.

Privacy Policy & Terms

KZN Kwande Fest values your privacy. Personal information collected during ticket registration or online interactions is used strictly for event communication, safety verification, and access management.
We do not share or sell user data.

By attending, you agree to abide by festival conduct rules, media permissions (photos/videos may be used for promotional purposes), and all venue safety regulations.

Compliance for Government & Sponsors

KZN Kwande Fest is proudly supported by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA).
The event complies with all public sector procurement, branding, and communications regulations under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).

All partnerships and sponsorships align with EDTEA’s mission to stimulate innovation, entrepreneurship, and youth empowerment within KwaZulu-Natal’s creative economy.

Privacy Policy

KZN KWANDE FESTIVAL website is owned by KZN KWANDE FESTIVAL, which is a data controller of your personal data.

We have adopted this Privacy Policy, which determines how we are processing the information collected by KZN KWANDE FESTIVAL, which also provides the reasons why we must collect certain personal data about you. Therefore, you must read this Privacy Policy before using KZN KWANDE FESTIVAL website.

We take care of your personal data and undertake to guarantee its confidentiality and security.

Personal information we collect:

When you visit the KZN KWANDE FESTIVAL, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the installed cookies on your device. Additionally, as you browse the Site, we collect information about the individual web pages or products you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and how you interact with the Site. We refer to this automatically-collected information as “Device Information.” Moreover, we might collect the personal data you provide to us (including but not limited to Name, Surname, Address, payment information, etc.) during registration to be able to fulfill the agreement.

Why do we process your data?

Our top priority is customer data security, and, as such, we may process only minimal user data, only as much as it is absolutely necessary to maintain the website. Information collected automatically is used only to identify potential cases of abuse and establish statistical information regarding website usage. This statistical information is not otherwise aggregated in such a way that it would identify any particular user of the system.

You can visit the website without telling us who you are or revealing any information, by which someone could identify you as a specific, identifiable individual. If, however, you wish to use some of the website’s features, or you wish to receive our newsletter or provide other details by filling a form, you may provide personal data to us, such as your email, first name, last name, city of residence, organization, telephone number. You can choose not to provide us with your personal data, but then you may not be able to take advantage of some of the website’s features. For example, you won’t be able to receive our Newsletter or contact us directly from the website. Users who are uncertain about what information is mandatory are welcome to contact us via info@kznkwandefest.co.za.

Your rights:

If you are a European resident, you have the following rights related to your personal data:

• The right to be informed.

• The right of access.

• The right to rectification.

• The right to erasure.

• The right to restrict processing.

• The right to data portability.

• The right to object.

• Rights in relation to automated decision-making and profiling.

If you would like to exercise this right, please contact us through the contact information below.

Additionally, if you are a European resident, we note that we are processing your information in order to fulfill contracts we might have with you (for example, if you make an order through the Site), or otherwise to pursue our legitimate business interests listed above. Additionally, please note that your information might be transferred outside of Europe, including Canada and the United States.

Links to other websites:

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not owned or controlled by us. Please be aware that we are not responsible for such other websites or third parties' privacy practices. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our website and read the privacy statements of each website that may collect personal information.

Information security:

We secure information you provide on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We keep reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, use, modification, and personal data disclosure in its control and custody. However, no data transmission over the Internet or wireless network can be guaranteed.

Legal disclosure:

We will disclose any information we collect, use or receive if required or permitted by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process, and when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.

Contact information:

If you would like to contact us to understand more about this Policy or wish to contact us concerning any matter relating to individual rights and your Personal Information, you may send an email to info@kznkwandefest.co.za.