Start your year with a bang – on the shores of paradise.
Kariba Fest is more than a music festival. It’s the new face of New Year’s Eve at Charara, Lake Kariba – where the wild meets the rhythm, and memories are made under the stars.
New Year’s is a time to celebrate the past twelve months, embrace the ones you love, and step into the future with joy. And there’s no better place to do it than on the breathtaking banks of Lake Kariba, with beats that move your soul and a crowd that feels like family.
Imagine the sun setting over the lake, the first bassline dropping as the heat of the day gives way to a cool, electric evening. You’re surrounded by friends, old and new. The countdown begins. Fireworks reflect off the water. And when the clock strikes midnight, you know this is where you were meant to be.
Past editions have seen incredible talent grace the stage – from Christ Taylor and Rob Macson to Locnville and Max Hurrell flying up from South Africa. Some years have been an all‑local affair with DJs like Rob Macson, Jono Mariani, Holt, Samuel Cosmic, and Tristen Williams bringing in the new year in style.
Each year, the festival grows. Each year, the energy rises.
Who will headline next? Be there to find out.
June, 2026
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August 26,2019
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