DJ Sabby, Hope Mbhele to Host Corona Sunsets Festival

SABC 1 and SABC Plus will broadcast the 2026 Corona Sunsets Festival live from Cape Town on Saturday, 21 March 2026.

Following the success of the Johannesburg edition, the partnership returns to bring the festival’s golden-hour atmosphere to national audiences.

Broadcasting from Clifton

The Cape Town edition will air from The Glen Country Club, delivering performances, immersive art and the signature sunset experience into homes across the country.

The broadcast runs from 19:30 to 21:30 on SABC 1 and will be available for streaming on SABC Plus.

Hosts at the helm

Leading the 2026 special are DJ Sabby and Hope Mbhele.

DJ Sabby, host of Metro FM’s Best Mornings, brings extensive live-event experience, having presented the South African Music Awards, Metro FM Music Awards and major festival broadcasts.

Hope Mbhele, recognised for her roles in Uzalo and Shaka iLembe, joins the broadcast with a growing presence across television and digital platforms.

Together, they will guide viewers through performances, artist moments and the festival’s immersive experiences.

A headline line-up

The Cape Town edition features:

• Purple Disco Machine
• Zakes Bantwini
• Sun-El Musician
• Msaki
• DJ Kent
• Liquideep
• Mila-Rose
• Blakongo
• Roz b2b Housewife
• Meek
• Ndlovu Youth Choir

Beyond music, the broadcast will capture aerial performances, art installations and Corona’s More Than Music programming, including wellness activations, drum circles and sustainable food experiences.

Celebrating culture at scale

For Corona, the continued collaboration reflects a shared focus on celebrating culture nationally.

SABC 1 positions the festival not only as a live event, but as a cultural television moment that connects viewers beyond the festival grounds.

Broadcast details

• Channel: SABC 1 and SABC Plus
• Date: Saturday, 21 March 2026
• Venue: The Glen Country Club, Clifton, Cape Town
• Time: 19:30 to 21:30

Tickets and information are available at corona.howler.co.za.

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