REIGNITE THE FIRE & JOIN US IN 2025
2025 Tickets Now on sale!
The road to MTN Bushfire 2025 has officially begun! Online tickets for the 18th edition of the proudly Eswatini, authentically African and globally infused festival of music and the arts now on sale.
MTN Bushfire 2025 will be held from 30 May – 01 June 2025, at the iconic House On Fire in the scenic Malkerns Valley of Eswatini.
Tickets have sold out for 12 years in a row, so get yours while stocks last! Named “Top African festival” by the BBC and hailed by CNN as one of the “7 African music festivals you really have to see,” MTN Bushfire is a conscious, family friendly, eclectic celebration of some of the finest music in Africa and beyond.
The 2025 edition will once again provide a wide and diverse range of musical, artistic and performance-based experiences and artivist activations, across multiple stages and activation zones.
MTN Bushfire is a uniquely African, yet globally infused, festival experience welcoming over 20,000 people from over 55 nations each year in an atmosphere of tolerance and passionate commitment to music, the arts, and the environment. MTN Bushfire’s clarion call to action, BRING YOUR FIRE, unites us all in contributing to positive social and environmental change.
Payment options for the online ticket platform include credit or debit cards and, in Eswatini only, MTN Mobile Money (MoMo).
TICKET SAFETY
Please note, festivalgoers are asked to keep their tickets safe and not show the barcode to anyone as this makes them vulnerable to fraud. Please also note that tickets are not refundable.
2025 Festival tickets
GOLDEN LOUNGE
FULL FEST – Phase 3
Full Fest Golden Lounge tickets allow access to the exclusive Golden Lounge, as well as all the festival stages, zones and public areas, for the duration of the three-day festival. Enjoy the festival more comfortably and avoid queues with sitting areas, heaters, upgraded bathroom facilities, a full bar and wait service. Raised platforms give great views of the Main Stage.
ZAR 3300
MAIn ARENA
FULL FEST – Phase 2
Full Fest Main Arena tickets gives you access to all the festival stages, zones and public areas for the duration of the three-day festival. Enjoy performances from the festival’s various stages, explore the Marketplace and Bring Your Fire Zone, and tantalise your taste buds at the Global Food Village.
zAR 1650
CHILDREN
FULL FEST – Phase 1
For ages 6-12, Full Fest Children’s Tickets give access to all the festival stages, zones and public areas for the duration of the three-day festival, most especially the adventure-filled KidZone! Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult to access the Golden Lounge. Children aged 5 and under may enter the festival for free.
ZAR 350
Accommodation and Travel
Camping tickets for the official MTN Bushfire campsite, managed by All Out Africa, can be purchased here. For a Glamour-camping (Glamping) experience, please visit our Glamping page.
Festivalgoers can also find Travel Packages in the shopping basket and pre-order local SIM cards. For other accommodation options, MTN Bushfire has a comprehensive list of nearby off-site accommodation options, which can be found here.
FLY ESWATINI AIR TO MTN BUSHFIRE 2025!
15% off direct flights to MTN Bushfire with Eswatini Air!
Applies to return flights from: Johannesburg | Cape Town | Durban | Harare
When booking, enter the promo code BUSH010 on the first page. The password section will pop up on the payment page. Enter the password: 00G4R9LL. Your discount will be automatically calculated by the system. This promotion is valid only on return flights, between 26 May–8 June 2025.
Stress-free booking is just a click away!
DISCOUNTED MOMO tickets for eswatini
ONLY AVAILABLE TO MOMO USERS WITHIN ESWATINI
MTN Eswatini and Bushfire are upholding their shared goal of maintaining access to the festival for EmaSwati with a special, discounted rate for local festivalgoers. These tickets will be sold through MoMo WhatsApp Marketplace to residents of Eswatini who have a valid MTN Mobile Money account.
To purchase these discounted MTN Bushfire tickets, simply send “Hi” to +268 7808 4000 (MoMo WhatsApp Marketplace), select MTN Bushfire, and follow the prompts. It’s quick, easy and convenient!
GOLDEN LOUNGE
FULL FEST – Phase 2
SZL 2950
MAIn ARENA
FULL FEST – Phase 1
SZL 1250
CHILDREN
FULL FEST – Phase 1
SZL 350
Ticket Terms & Conditions
Ticket Ts&Cs
- MTN Bushfire tickets are non-refundable.
- The unauthorized reproduction of MTN Bushfire tickets and associated festival passes is strictly a crime punishable by law.
- All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult, Children aged 5 years and below have free access to the MTN Bushfire festival.
- All MTN Bushfire tickets (purchased, complimentary or traders tickets) are strictly not for the purpose of re-sale.
- A Full Festival MTN Bushfire ticket cannot be split into single-day tickets.
- Please keep your MTN Bushfire ticket’s QR code safe at all times and remember to bring it with you to gain entry into the festival.
- If you lose your ticket, don’t panic. Simply download the e-ticket from your email address to your device (phone, tablet, etc) and present it at the gate for scanning.
- Should you lose the email containing your MTN Bushfire festival ticket, please follow this link: https://www.howler.co.za/tickets.
- For assistance with e-tickets, please contact [email protected].
- For general queries and information, please contact [email protected].
Entry Terms & Conditions
- You need a valid festival ticket, which must be presented at the Check-In point, where you will be issued a wristband in order to enter the event.
- Please do not tamper with or remove your wristband in any way, as this will render it invalid.
- Each ticket holder must be present when exchanging tickets for wristbands at Festival Check-In. Festivalgoers will not be able to collect wristbands for other ticket holders who are not physically present at the festival Check-In point.
- Once an MTN Bushfire ticket has been scanned and a wristband has been issued to the ticket-holder, that ticket cannot be reused or transferred to another patron.
- Your festival wristband must be worn on your wrist at all times. Wristbands cannot be replaced.
- You will be allowed to go in and out of the festival venue as long as you keep your wristband on at all times for the duration of the festival.
- Wristbands are secured on your wrist by our gates teams. Should your wristband become damaged or uncomfortable during the course of the festival, please report to the gates teams for assistance.
- All attendees are subject to search upon entry.
- All ages are welcome. Admission for Children aged 5 and under is free.
Photography and Recording Disclaimer
By participating in the MTN Bushfire Festival, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their subsequent release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction for the purposes of news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on web sites, or for any other purpose(s) that Bushfire PTY, its vendors, partners, affiliates and/or representatives deems fit to use. You release MTN Bushfire Board, its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved, from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitising, or publication of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or or sound recordings.
By entering the event premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by MTN Bushfire or the person or entity designated to do so by Bushfire PTY Ltd. By purchasing an MTN Bushfire Festival ticket or entering the premises, you have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before participating in MTN Bushfire.
Risk Statement
By attending the festival, you assume all risks incidental to the event and release event management and their respective affiliates from all claims related to or arising out of the event or your presence at the event. The ticket you hold is subject to all applicable policies of the management of the event. The ticket is a revocable license to enter the event at the date and time listed on the front. What that means is that management reserves the right, without paying a refund, to refuse entry or eject you if you are not complying with all management policies applicable to the event.
The Event date and time is subject to change. Resale and/or transfer of the ticket may be prohibited by Management’s policies, and if so, any such resale and/or transfer is void to the maximum extent allowed by applicable laws. Any such unauthorized resale and/or transfer may result in refusal of entry without refund. Tickets not obtained directly from the Festival’s authorized ticket retailers may be lost, stolen, counterfeit or invalid, in which case they will not be honoured.
Ticket FAQ's
For full Ticket FAQ's please visit our FAQS PAGE
MoMo Ticket Ts&Cs and FAQs:
How to buy discounted Tickets with MTN MoMo?
- Send 'Hi' to 7808 4000 (“MoMo WhatsApp Marketplace”)
- Select Option 1 for MTN Bushfire
- Follow the prompts to buy
Please note:
- Currently, only festivalgoers in Eswatini are able to purchase MTN Bushfire tickets with MTN Mobile Money (MoMo), through MoMo WhatsApp Marketplace or as a payment option on the Howler ticket portal.
- Fans will be able to buy tickets even if their MoMo number is different from their WhatsApp number.
- Electronic tickets will be downloaded directly to mobile phones so you can #GreenYourFire and save paper by using the e-ticket on your device to enter the festival.
- Tickets will be emailed as a back-up.
- Tickets can also be pre-loaded with funds for the festival via the online portal using MoMo as a payment option.
- A maximum of five tickets can be purchased at a time.
- Keep connected! Dial *686*3# for Lula combos!
Terms & Conditions & what you need
- Only MoMo subscribers in Eswatini will be able to purchase tickets.
- You will need to have an active MoMo subscription.
- You will need to have an accessible email address.
- Please ensure you have enough funds in your MoMo account for the value of your purchases.
- Processing fees will be charged at 2%.
- Once issued, tickets are the responsibility of the customer to safeguard. Do not show anyone your ticket’s QR code.
- If no payment is received after 10 minutes, reserved tickets will be resold.
- A maximum of 5 tickets can be purchased per email address.
- Tickets are sold on a first-come-first-served basis.
Will my MoMo PIN be secure?
You won’t have to enter your MoMo PIN in WhatsApp, only on the MoMo USSD or MOMO App. When approving, WhatsApp only gets a payment notification.
Is it necessary for my WhatsApp number to be the same as my MoMo Number?
No. You will be asked to enter your MoMo number if your WhatsApp number is not the one you use for MoMo.
What happens if my WhatsApp expires, and I lose the ticket?
Don’t worry. Tickets will be emailed to you for back up.
Do I need to print the email to enter the festival?
No, tickets on your mobile device can be scanned at the gate.
How long will tickets be available on MoMo?
Tickets are limited this year and sell on a first-come-first-served basis
Can I preload money on my wristband with MoMo?
Yes, you can pre-load at purchase, or access your Howler account to add funds. If you bought your ticket/s via MoMo Marketplace, you might need to create a new account on Howler using the email you used to buy the ticket/s with.