Are Credit Cards accepted? What about Debit? Cash?

The Bushfire festival is a cashless environment. To purchase any product you will need to have a festival wristband/pass, which you can preload before the festival from the Howler website https://mtnbushfire.howler.co.za/ or load units from our cashless Top-Up stalls...

Will I be able to buy food and drinks at the festival?

A wide variety of food and alcoholic as well as non-alcoholic beverages will be available for the duration of the event, supplied by various vendors at the festival. MTN Bushfire is a cashless festival; money can be pre-loaded onto your ticket from your Howler...

How do I apply to sell my products at the festival?

Submit your application form during the trader application period on our website. Applications open towards the end of the current year, for the following year. Only successful applicants will be contacted and will then be required to pay the stall fee to secure a...

How do I apply to perform at the festival as an artist?

Artist applications for MTN Bushfire 2026 are now officially closed. We’re grateful for the incredible interest and submissions received this year. For those looking ahead: applications typically open during the third quarter of the year preceding the festival. Keep...

When does the festival start and end?

The festival dates and times are as follows; 29 – 31 MAY 2026Friday: 4pm – 2amSaturday: 10am – 3amSunday: 10am – 10pm ALL OUT AFRICA CAMPSITE OPERATING HOURS • Check-In DeskoThursday 30 May 11AM – 6AM (24 hours)o Friday 31 May 6AM – 6AM (24 hours)o Saturday...