This is where the festival unfolds into the village. From the energy of the Montreux Mile to long lunches, local discoveries, and unexpected performances, Franschhoek village itself is part of the experience throughout the weekend.
Explore the Montreux Mile.
- Discover the Church Street Food Market & Bar
- Browse the Village Market, a curated mix of local makers and finds
- Wander through boutiques, cafés, and restaurants that line the Montreux Mile
- Groove to the sounds of DJ Eazy on Friday and Saturday afternoon
- Enjoy vinyl sets and pop up artist performances on Sunday Slowdown
- Enjoy free, insightful workshops in the Municipal Town Hall, led by celebrated artists and industry insiders.
Workshops & Conversations
These sessions provide a unique opportunity to engage with artists, curators and industry voices, exploring everything from creative process and musical evolution to the broader cultural context of the festival.
Friday 27 March [Town Hall]
13:30 Join Mi Casa’s Mo-T for an intimate session as he reflects on his musical journey. A true embodiment of the “highest energy wins” philosophy, he has evolved from watching his father perform with Mango Groove to becoming a cornerstone of one of South Africa’s most successful musical exports, while continuing a family legacy of celebrated trumpeters.
14:45 Two Pianists & A DJ – Let’s talk music! American Pianist, Robert Glasper, in conversation with South African artists Bokani Dyer & DJ Kenzhero These Award winning record producers, songwriters, musical arrangers and performers have a hearty discussion about the international music scene.
16:00 Session ends
Saturday 28 March [Town Hall]
10:30 Official festival poster signing by artist, Sam Nhlengethwa
12:30 Spotify Artists Masterclass. Spotify is a digital music service that gives you access to Millions of songs, Music, Podcasts, Playlists, and more! Want to know more about this platform? Then this Masterclass is for you!
13:30 A conversation with festival headliner Matt Hansen who has garnered a significant following of 2.5 million on TikTok! He showcases soulful reinterpretations of popular songs and original music. With over 400 million streams across his first ten singles, all independently released, Matt’s music has resonated deeply with listeners.
14:30 Celebrating 100 years, Gallo Music will amp up the sound and invite you into their world of music.
Sunday Slowdown – click HERE
These sessions provide a unique opportunity to engage with artists, curators and industry voices, exploring everything from creative process and musical evolution to the broader cultural context of the festival.
Friday 27 March [Town Hall]
13:30 Join Mi Casa’s Mo-T for an intimate session as he reflects on his musical journey. A true embodiment of the “highest energy wins” philosophy, he has evolved from watching his father perform with Mango Groove to becoming a cornerstone of one of South Africa’s most successful musical exports, while continuing a family legacy of celebrated trumpeters.
14:45 Two Pianists & A DJ – Let’s talk music! American Pianist, Robert Glasper, in conversation with South African artists Bokani Dyer & DJ Kenzhero These Award winning record producers, songwriters, musical arrangers and performers have a hearty discussion about the international music scene.
16:00 Session ends
Saturday 28 March [Town Hall]
10:30 Official festival poster signing by artist, Sam Nhlengethwa
12:30 Spotify Artists Masterclass. Spotify is a digital music service that gives you access to Millions of songs, Music, Podcasts, Playlists, and more! Want to know more about this platform? Then this Masterclass is for you!
13:30 A conversation with festival headliner Matt Hansen who has garnered a significant following of 2.5 million on TikTok! He showcases soulful reinterpretations of popular songs and original music. With over 400 million streams across his first ten singles, all independently released, Matt’s music has resonated deeply with listeners.
14:30 Celebrating 100 years, Gallo Music will amp up the sound and invite you into their world of music.
Sunday Slowdown – click HERE
Join us for a Jam
From 19:00 on Friday and Saturday, join us at the Town Hall for an impromptu jam session.
Who knows which musicians might arrive to make some magic. If you’d like to participate, please sign in with our Jam director and share your talent.
From 19:00 on Friday and Saturday, join us at the Town Hall for an impromptu jam session.
Who knows which musicians might arrive to make some magic. If you’d like to participate, please sign in with our Jam director and share your talent.