UPDATE: Monday, 13 April 2026:
The Delicious Festival organizers have confirmed that DStv has ended its sponsorship after 12 years as the headline sponsor.
According to the statement, the festival will continue as The Delicious Festival, an independently owned and produced event.
Additionally, the organizers confirmed the festival will return on 19–20 September 2026 at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit.
Per the statement:
The Delicious International Food and Music Festival would like to extend sincere thanks to DStv for 12 incredible years as our headline sponsor. Their support has played a meaningful role in shaping the festival into one of South Africa’s most loved lifestyle events.
As this valued partnership comes to a close, we are excited to step into a new chapter.
The Delicious Festival remains an independently owned and produced event, built to evolve and built to last.
We remain committed to delivering the world-class music, exceptional food, and rich cultural experiences that our audience has come to expect.Save the date:
19 & 20 September 2026
Kyalami Grand PrixSame iconic Heritage Weekend. Ushering in a new era of unforgettable experiences.
Stand-by for more announcements and the hottest two-day line-up you won’t want to miss.
Original article published [Sunday, 12 April 2026]: In a report by the Sunday World, French media company Canal+ is said to be exiting the DStv Delicious International Food & Music Festival as part of continued cost-cutting at MultiChoice.
For those new to this, MultiChoice, which owns DStv, has now been acquired by Canal+.
This effectively means DStv could lose its naming-rights position at DStv Delicious.
Report suggest Canal+ is moving away from the sponsorship, indicating MultiChoice may end its support for the festival.
The DStv Delicious Festival has become known for its annual showcase at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, drawing thousands of attendees each year over a two-day experience during its 13-year run under MultiChoice’s DStv sponsorship.
The festival has brought international acts to South Africa, including Janet Jackson, Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Babyface, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Busta Rhymes, and Burna Boy.
Since its full acquisition, Canal+ has introduced major changes, with MultiChoice recently shutting down its streaming platform Showmax and moving its content to DStv Stream.
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