After the phenomenal success of last year’s sold-out debut, multiple award-winning South African DJ and producer Oskido has announced the return of Big Day Out – his signature lifestyle festival – set to light up Johannesburg once again in November 2025.
Oskido’s Big Day Out is a Celebration of Sound, Taste, and Culture
Building on the magic of its 2024 launch, Big Day Out 2025 is back with even more energy, flavour, and unforgettable moments. The festival will bring together the best of South African music, mouthwatering food, and vibrant local culture in one epic day-long celebration.
Hosted in the heart of Johannesburg, the event will be a dynamic fusion of heritage and modern style, featuring a lineup that spans musical legends, the hottest current acts, and rising stars, all matched by an equally diverse culinary experience.
Last year’s crowd was swept away by the golden era of kwaito and house music classics, and this year, Oskido is dialing up both the nostalgia and the new-school flair. Expect iconic tunes, fresh beats, and high-energy performances that cross generations and genres.
Festival-goers can also look forward to a fully immersive lifestyle experience—complete with curated food zones, interactive installations, and show-stopping live performances.
“The response to the first Big Day Out totally blew the team and I away,” says Oskido. “In 2025, we’re taking it to another level – more artists, more music, and more ways to celebrate the diversity of the South Africans we are. This festival is for anyone who’s ever danced to a kwaito beat or lost themselves in a house groove. It’s our story, told through sound, taste and style. See you in November!”
Who’s going to be at the event?
These 3 big names are making their way to Oskido’s Big Day Out:
DJ Fresh – The Big Dawg himself returns to the stage, bringing heavyweight house anthems and his signature energy.
TKZee – Icons of the kwaito movement, TKZee’s Zwai and Kabelo reunite to bring the heat with a set packed with timeless, high-voltage classics.
DJ Cleo – Known for his production genius and dancefloor magic, Cleo will also deliver a special tribute set honouring the legacies of Mandoza and Brown Dash – a heartfelt moment not to be missed.
Here’s the full line-up:
- Zola 7
- Revolution
- DJ Zinhle
- DJs@Work (Christos and Vinny)
- Admiral and Jahseed
- Mafikizolo
- Malaika
- Musical Maestro
- Kabza de Small
- DJ Kent
- Bobsta Mgiftana
- DJ Fresh
- DJ Cleo
- TKZee
Big Day Out 2025 Festival Details:
Date: Saturday, 29 November 2025
Venue: Huddle Park, Linksfield, Johannesburg
Time: 12:00 – 22:00
Music Genres: House, Kwaito, Amapiano, Hip Hop
Audience Size: 5000+ expected
Tickets: Limited early access tickets from R495
Book now via webtickets.co.za
Oskido’s Big Day Out isn’t just another event on the calendar – it’s a cultural milestone. It’s about honouring where we’ve been, embracing where we are, and celebrating the rhythm of who we are as South Africans. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable experience.
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