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ORIGIN SOUTH AFRICA 2026 16–18 October 2026 | Cradle of Humankind Main Festival: 17 October 2026 A gathering at the beginning of our future. There is a place where we remember. Where rhythm becomes language, and the earth beneath us becomes our shared pulse. ORIGIN Festival 2026 is not simply an event—it is a return. This October, in the sacred landscape of the Cradle of Humankind, we gather in music, ceremony, creativity and collective action to honour what connects us across lands, cultures and generations. As part of a worldwide gathering taking place simultaneously across continents, communities and homes, ORIGIN South Africa joins millions of people participating in an unprecedented moment of global connection. At the heart of the experience is a synchronized Global Moment of Unity —a collective pause led by Indigenous elders across the world, rising into a shared Global Anthem of Unity. This is a call to remember: We are not separate. We are one humanity. One planet. One moment. The time to unite is now. Come as you are. Leave as part of something greater. Featured Live Performances Experience powerful performances from some of South Africa’s most celebrated artists: • TRESOR • Bongeziwe Mabandla • Buhlebendalo And more artists and special guests to be announced A soundtrack for remembrance, celebration and collective connection. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Festival Experience Across the weekend experience, participants can explore: • Drumming circles • Indigenous music and fireside gatherings • Performance art and live music • Delicious food experiences • Children's craft village and family activities • Tree planting and regenerative action • Youth creative showcases • Intergenerational conversations • Thought leader discussions • First Nations and Indigenous elders panels • Ceremony and storytelling spaces • Interactive installations and participation experiences More announcements coming soon including performances, keynote speakers and festival programming. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Weekend Journey Friday | 16 October Conscious Party Night: Grounding into the Gathering Begin the journey by arriving into shared space and slowing into presence. A multigenerational gathering around fire, music and connection beneath the stars. Weekend pass guests are invited to camp on-site and join an evening of: • Conscious celebration and music • Indigenous fireside performances • Community connection circles • One Earth gathering experiences • Grounding practices and arrival rituals Bring your own tent and settle into the Cradle landscape before the festival begins. Saturday | 17 October ORIGIN Festival The main gathering unfolds. A day of music, ceremony, creativity and collective participation rooted in remembrance and shared future-making. Featuring: • Live performances by TRESOR, Bongeziwe Mabandla, Buhle Bendalo and more • Drumming circles • Performance art • Tree planting activations • Children’s village experiences • Youth showcases • Indigenous and elder panels • Intergenerational dialogue spaces Culminating in: The Global Moment of Unity A synchronized worldwide prayer and collective activation shared across every time zone. Sunday | 18 October Closing Ceremony with Zach Bush MD Gather for a final morning of reflection and integration as the ORIGIN movement is anchored forward. A closing experience designed to deepen connection and carry the spirit of the weekend into everyday life.