The Shisa Nyama Festival brings together Durban's top Shisa Nyama venues as voted for as part of the Shisa Nyama Awards, to cook for South Africans on the weekend of National Heritage Day.

Held at People's Park East at Moses Mabhida Stadium, a line-up of SA's top music acts will perform on stage such as The Dream Team, Veranda Panda and Holly Wasserfall.

Visitors to the event will also be witness to the crowning of SA's first Shisa Nyama Awards for the Durban region. The winners will be announced on stage.

This event is a first for South Africa and dubbed 'Africa's Oktober Fest'.

Facilities include a full on site bar, communal dining experience, and arts and crafts stalls.