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Ngwathe Easter Experience 2026
The Edgar Legoale Foundation is proud to officially announce the full rollout of the Ngwathe Easter Experience 2026, a comprehensive, multi-event Easter development programme taking place from 21 March to 05 April 2026 in Tumahole and Parys, Free State.
The Ngwathe Easter Experience is not merely a music festival. It is a structured, policy-aligned and community-driven platform that integrates education, youth development, sport, tourism, arts and culture, SMME empowerment and family-centred social cohesion.
Hiking Activities
Local Tours
Family Friendly
As outlined in our Master Sponsorship & Partnership Proposal , the 2026 programme has evolved into an integrated Easter activation designed to deliver measurable socio-economic impact within Ngwathe Local Municipality and the broader Fezile Dabi District.
FULL PROGRAMME CALENDAR
The Ngwathe Easter Experience 2026 consists of the following interconnected events:
Hiking & Outdoor Tourism Experience
📅 21 March 2026
📍 Parys & Tumahole Tourism Routes
Promoting wellness, healthy living and domestic tourism activation.
Tumahole High Schools Games
📅 28 March 2026
📍 Tumahole Sports Ground
Providing structured sporting competition for learners and strengthening youth discipline and talent identification.
Career Exhibition & Subject Choice Expo
📅 02 April 2026
📍 Fezile Dabi Stadium
Targeting 1 000+ learners with career guidance, tertiary exposure, bursary information and subject alignment support.
Small Businesses & SMME Expo
📅 03 April 2026
📍 Fezile Dabi Stadium
Ngwathe Easter Experience – Main Music Festival
📅 Saturday, 04 April 2026
📍 Fezile Dabi Stadium – Tumahole, Parys
⏰ Gates open 10AM till late
Tumahole Kiddies Corner & Family Day
📅 05 April 2026
Ensuring Easter remains inclusive and family-centred.
The flagship music festival will feature a powerful line-up of national, regional and local artists, including:
Dj Maphorisa /
Cassper Nyovest /
Boohle /
Brandon Dhludhlu /
Just Sam /
Masedi /
Dj Maphorisa /
Cassper Nyovest /
Boohle /
Brandon Dhludhlu /
Just Sam /
Masedi /
Tman Xpress /
Aymos /
Selimo Thabane /
Ba2Cada /
Mshepepe Wase Vaal
Fantas The DJ
Tman Xpress /
Aymos /
Selimo Thabane /
Ba2Cada /
Mshepepe Wase Vaal
Fantas The DJ
Lawkiid /
DJ Young /
Afrotraction /
Citizen Sthee /
Zulu Tariana
Scova
Lawkiid /
DJ Young /
Afrotraction /
Citizen Sthee /
Zulu Tariana
Scova
🎟️ TICKETING INFORMATION
🎟️ Tickets available at:
https://computicket-boxoffice.com/e/ngwathe-easter-experience-HMYkxt
Available nationwide at Shoprite & Checkers stores.
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🎟️ GENERAL ACCESS
* Early Bird (until 31 Jan) – R100
* Phase 1 (01–28 Feb) – R150
* Phase 2 (01–15 Mar) – R200
* Phase 3 (16 Mar–04 Apr) – R250
* At The Gate – R300
✔ Seating in stadium stands
❌ No camping chairs allowed
✔ Ideal for fans wanting elevated views
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🟡 GOLDEN CIRCLE
* Early Bird – R200
* Phase 1 – R250
* Phase 2 – R300
* Phase 3 – R350
* At The Gate – R400
✔ Access to stadium field
✔ Bring your own camping chair
✔ Closer to the stage
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💎 VIP
* Early Bird – R400
* Throughout (01 Feb–04 Apr) – R550
* At The Gate – R800
✔ All-access (VIP, Golden Circle & General)
✔ Photo opportunities
✔ VIP parking
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💎 VVIP TABLE PACKAGES
PACKAGE 1 – R3 000
✔ Table for 4
✔ Lounge seating
✔ Food included
✔ Cash bar
✔ Dedicated waitress
✔ Secured parking
PACKAGE 2 – R6 000
✔ Table for 8
✔ Lounge seating
✔ Food included
✔ Cash bar
✔ Dedicated waitress
✔ Secured parking
✔ 2 Hubblys (must be requested before 01 April)
⚠️ No cooler boxes allowed in VVIP area
⏳ Table bookings close 27 March 2026
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🧊 COOLER BOX & ALCOHOL POLICY
To ensure safety and compliance:
* Maximum size: 25 litres
* CANS ONLY
* No glass bottles (except where no canned option exists)
* No large containers, dustbins or storage boxes
Cooler Permit:
* R100 via Computicket
* R150 at the gate
No cooler boxes allowed in VVIP section.
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STALLS AVAILABLE – SMME OPPORTUNITY
We call on SMMEs, food vendors, traders and exhibitors to be part of one of the biggest Easter events in the Free State.
💰 Stall Price: R1 000
📍 Prime location
👥 High foot traffic
📈 Strong brand exposure
This platform directly supports township economy activation and youth entrepreneurship.
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ESTIMATED ECONOMIC & TOURISM IMPACT
Based on projections outlined in the programme framework :
•Expected attendance: 5 000 – 8 000
•40–50% visitors from outside Ngwathe
•Estimated local economic injection: R4 million – R10 million
This translates into direct benefit for accommodation establishments, transport operators, vendors, security providers, artists and service suppliers.
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GOVERNANCE, SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
The Ngwathe Easter Experience 2026 will operate under:
•Municipal approvals
•SAPS coordination
•Professional security
•Emergency medical services
•Public liability insurance
•Structured financial management
•Monitoring, evaluation and post-event reporting
Transparency, accountability and compliance remain non-negotiable principles of the Edgar Legoale Foundation.
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A CALL TO PARTNERS
The Ngwathe Easter Experience 2026 represents:
✔ A youth empowerment platform
✔ A tourism activation vehicle
✔ A township economy catalyst
✔ A creative industry development space
✔ A family-centred Easter programme
✔ A scalable Free State tourism anchor
We invite government departments, private sector partners, sponsors and stakeholders to join us in building a sustainable Easter legacy for Ngwathe.
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ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS
📧 nthabiseng@edgarlegoale.com
📧 info@ngwatheexperience.co.za
📞 Call / WhatsApp
Nthabiseng – +27 (82) 287-2290
🌐 www.ngwatheexperience.co.za
📲 Follow: @ngwatheexp
#NgwatheEasterExperience
#EdgarLegoaleFoundation
#FezileDabiStadium
#Tumahole
#Parys
#HauwengParys
#FreeState
#Easter2026
#NgwatheEasterExperience2026
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Issued by:
Edgar Legoale Foundation
32 Buiten Street, Parys, Free State
“Building community. Empowering youth. Growing the township economy.”