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Mzansi Food & Drink Show 2026: what Joburg food lovers need to know

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If you love tasting, learning about and shopping for South African food and drink, the Mzansi Food & Drink Show 2026 is coming to Midrand for multiple days of demonstrations, tastings and marketplace experiences. The show brings celebrity chefs, masterclasses and hundreds of exhibitors under one roof at the Kyalami International Convention Centre.

When and where

Dates: The event page lists a start date of 1 June 2026 in its overview. The event listing also shows a start time of Sunday, 31 May 2026 at 22:00. The show is described as running over multiple days.

Venue: Kyalami International Convention Centre, Cnr R55 & Allandale Road, Midrand, Gauteng.

What to expect

The show is organised as five themed zones on the show floor. Expect hands-on and consumer-focused experiences across food and drink, including live demonstrations and masterclasses.

  • Fine Food & Wine
  • Bar & Good Spirits
  • Coffee & Chocolate Expo
  • Fire & Feast
  • Mzansi Food Market

The programme highlights include celebrity chefs, live cooking demonstrations, masterclasses and hundreds of food and drink exhibitors across the show floor.

Tickets and how to attend

Tickets: The event listing indicates tickets are available and includes a Get Tickets prompt on the page. The show is organised by RX Africa and is billed as a consumer expo/festival.

To attend, plan to visit the Kyalami International Convention Centre during the multi-day run. The event listing emphasises demonstrations, tastings and marketplace experiences across the themed zones.

Highlights

  • Five distinct themed zones covering fine dining, drinks, coffee, chocolate and open-fire cooking.
  • Live cooking demonstrations and masterclasses led by celebrity chefs.
  • Hundreds of exhibitors offering tastings and products for sale.

Tips for visiting the Mzansi Food & Drink Show

  • Check the event page for ticket purchase and exact session times before you go.
  • Allow time to explore all five zones to make the most of demonstrations, tastings and the marketplace.
  • If you plan to attend specific masterclasses or demonstrations, look for ticketing or booking details on the event page in case sessions require separate access.

Organizer and event type

Organiser: RX Africa. The event is listed as a consumer expo / festival.

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Source: joburg.co.za