Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival

09/04/2026

Applications for the 2026 Luju Fashion Designer Programme are still open; don’t sleep on this opportunity 🔗: https://bit.ly/LujuFashionDesignerCallOut

From concept to catwalk: Step into Kwenzie Zwane’s journey as he reflects on showcasing Acknowledgement by Blackdegree1412 on the Luju Fashion Show runway; a moment of bold expression, growth and pushing beyond limits.

From late nights and creative challenges to powerful collaborations and industry exposure, this is what happens when vision meets opportunity.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign, this is it! Get to showcase your story, your craft and your perspective: The Luju Fashion Show runway is waiting 🔗: https://bit.ly/LujuFashionDesignerCallOu.

08/04/2026

Good news local designers, you have more time. The Luju Fashion Designer Programme deadline has been extended to 17 April. If you've been sitting on your application, this is your sign 🔗: https://bit.ly/LujuFashionDesignerCallOut.

The programmme is more than a runway moment. It offers design mentorship, regional media exposure and direct access to industry experts; all in service of helping you build and showcase a bold, directional collection that tells African stories with flair and purpose. It's not just a platform, it's a launchpad 🚀.

Your vision deserves a stage, so send that application 🔗: https://bit.ly/LujuFashionDesignerCallOut.

30/03/2026

𝗟𝘂𝗷𝘂 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀🔗: https://bit.ly/LujuFashionDesignerCallOut.

Last year, Fortunate Mdluli Skhandzisa [KaysesCreations] stepped onto the runway with Timeless Threads, a collection weaving African heritage with modern expression. A bold fusion of ankara, leather and contemporary textures; her work honoured the past while shaping the future.

Now it’s your turn. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to take your craft seriously, this is it. The Fashion Designer Programme is more than a platform, it’s a launchpad.

Apply now 🔗: https://bit.ly/LujuFashionDesignerCallOut to the 3rd edition of the programme.
Deadline: 9 April 2026

27/03/2026

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 🔗: https://bit.ly/LujuFashionDesignerCallOut. Calling on all rising designers in Eswatini to apply.

The Standard Bank Eswatini Luju lifestyle festival proudly presents the third edition of the Fashion Designer Program, a rare opportunity for rising Eswatini designers to step into the spotlight.

More than a runway moment, this platform offers design mentorship, regional media exposure, access to industry experts, and the chance to showcase a bold, directional collection that tells African stories with flair and purpose.

Think you’ve got the vision to captivate the nation and beyond? Then put your most stylish foot forward and apply now to bring your African future to the Luju festival fashion runway.

Apply now here 🔗: https://bit.ly/LujuFashionDesignerCallOut.
Deadline: 9 April 2026




📸: Will Brown Photography
🎨: Makhosi Noentla

20/03/2026

MSMEs and seasoned traders, this one’s for you! Calling on all creatives, culinary wizards and experiential service entrepreneurs, ready to shine and do what they do best. This is your moment to bring your unique offerings to the 2026 Luju Festival.

Applications for the Luju 2026 Trader Opportunities are officially open 🔗: https://bit.ly/LujuFestivalTradersApplication! Join us at the Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival, happening 1–2 August 2026, and bring your flavour and flair to one of the region’s most vibrant showcases of food, fashion and music.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝘀 & 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝘂𝗷𝘂 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻: is on the hunt for speciality vendors serving up authentic, diverse tastes.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝘂𝗷𝘂 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗳𝗲́: is all about celebrating local style, beauty, and design talent.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝘂𝗷𝘂 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲: is our buzzing hub for kids, ideal for vendors offering fun, engaging food and entertainment for the little ones.
𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: if you’ve got something unique that will elevate the festival vibe, we want to hear from you too!

🔗 Apply here: https://bit.ly/LujuFestivalTradersApplication
🗓️ Deadline: Wednesday, 15th May 2026
📣 Final selection: Friday, 30th June 2026 (only successful applicants will be contacted)
🎨 Pro tip: Be sure your offerings align with the Luju 2026 theme/s [𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝟯 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺]!

For queries, drop us a line at 📨: [email protected]

19/03/2026

Standard Bank Luju Festival Trader Applications | Got something stylish, creative or delicious to share?

If you’re interested in showcasing fashion pieces, design items, accessories, curated lifestyle products & services, or mouth-watering cuisine at the Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival, then this is your moment.

Trader Applications open on Friday, 20 March 2026; so keep your eyes peeled! More details will be shared soon 🍽️🛍️.

27/02/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗟𝘂𝗷𝘂 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝟭 | 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗢𝘂𝘁 💙🍯

Thank you for the honey-coated love in welcoming this year’s edition of the Luju Festival 🐝: Online Early Bird tickets are officially sold out!

Phase 1 tickets are now available online here 🔗: www.lujufestival.com.

Early bird tickets still available for EmaSwati (local residents 🇸🇿) via UNAYO 📱: https://bit.ly/UNAYOMarketplace. To purchase, simply WhatsApp “Hi” to 7805 6364 (“Luju Tickets with UNAYO”), select “Unayo Ticketing,” and follow the prompts.

27/02/2026

Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival 2026 tickets are now on sale 🔗: https://bit.ly/LujuFestTickets | The early bird gets to at honey-coated rates

It's official, tickets to the 8th edition of the Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival are now on sale! A limited number of Early Bird tickets are available at a discounted rate, and if history is anything to go by, they won't last long. This year, Luju goes bigger than ever with a two-day weekend experience on 1–2 August 2026.

Tickets available here 🔗: https://bit.ly/LujuFestTickets [Remember, the early bird gets the honey]

Eswatini 🇸🇿 residents, UNAYO has you covered with exclusive favourable rates. Simply head on to UNAYO Marketplace 🔗: https://bit.ly/UNAYOMarketplace [send a WhatsApp text “Hi” to 7805 6364 (“Luju Tickets with Unayo”), select ‘Unayo Ticketing’ and follow the prompts to get your ticket seamlessly].

For more details, visit 🔗: https://lujufestival.com/.

📅 1–2 August 2026 | 📍 House on Fire, Eswatini

26/02/2026

Standard Bank Luju Festival 2026 tickets go live tomorrow morning, Friday 27 February at 8:00 AM…are you ready?

Set your alarms and get your budgets in order, because this is one you don't want to sleep on. This year's edition is a landmark one, for the first time ever, the festival expands to a full two-day weekend experience.

A limited number of exclusive Early Bird tickets will be available when tickets go live and if history is anything to go by, they won't last long.

So be first in line 🐝🍯!

📅 1–2 August 2026 | 📍 House On Fire, Eswatini

25/02/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞🗓️ & 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞🕗| 𝟖𝐚𝐦 · 𝟐𝟕 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The early bird gets to at honey-coated rates 🍯! Standard Bank Luju Festival 2026 ticket sales go live at 8am this Friday, 27 February. For the first time ever, it’s a full weekend experience [Saturday & Sunday]! Early Bird tickets are limited and go fast, so mark the date and be ready.

📅 1–2 August 2026
📍 House on Fire, Eswatini

19/12/2025

LUJU 2026 JUST GOT BIGGER: IT’S NOW A FULL WEEKEND AFFAIR!

We’re thrilled to announce that the Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival is evolving like never before! And with that being said, you’ll want to save the dates: 1–2 August 2026

For the first time in our 8-year history, Luju is expanding to a full two-day weekend experience; doubling the fashion, food, music and honey-coated magic that’s made us one of Africa’s most celebrated cultural gatherings!

Why TWO full days? Because you deserve MORE. More culinary masterclasses with celebrity chefs, more runway moments, a wider Pan-African music lineup, deeper connections with Africa’s finest cultures and creations. And yes, two fabulous outfits to flaunt your style!

So mark your calendars [🗓: 1–2 August 2026] and gather your crew; this is the weekend Africa gets to !

Tickets, accommodation and travel packages coming soon. Stay connected and in the loop here 🔗: www.lujufestival.com.


📍 House on Fire, Malkerns, Eswatini

In 2026, we usher in a bold, new era for one of Southern Africa’s leading food and fashion events, the Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival!