The fantasy returns to Johannesburg on 26 & 27 September 2026. Here’s why you need to be inside the circus._
There are music festivals, there are food festivals, and then there is The Luxurious Marble Circus — South Africa’s only luxury theatrical gastronomy and music experience.
After two consecutive sold-out years that redefined festival culture in South Africa, the event curated by The Marble Group, Grid Worldwide, G&G (The Goosebumps Company) and title partner Investec is back for its third edition at GROUND The Venue, Muldersdrift. And this year, it’s promising its most transformative chapter yet.
The 2026 theme: EVophoria — that indescribable elevation when flavour, atmosphere, music, design, and human connection collide.
If you missed it before, this is the year you don’t.
A Feast Beyond Imagination
At its soul, Marble Circus remains a creation of culinary master David Higgs. For 2026, the food offering expands into a full-day journey of fantastical feasting:
Playground in the Field: An all-access, pantry-inspired tasting station where Higgs and his collective of top chefs reimagine festival food — think playful wood-fired pizzas, pastries, sushi, pregos and small plates designed for wandering.
The Grand Dining Room: The ultimate fine-dining-in-a-festival moment. A white-tablecloth, multi-course experience hosted by David Higgs with commanding views of The Luxurious Marble Stage.
The Royal Lounge: Inspired by Saint, an outdoor lounge of wood-fired sharing plates, elevated comfort and late-night indulgence.
NEW for 2026 — The Imperial Terrace: Inspired by Zioux, a double-decker dining terrace serving Asian-inspired bites and exotic cocktails, with unparalleled views of the main stage theatrics.
With over 32,000 dishes served last year, this year’s production is scaling even bigger — complete with pyrotechnics, projection mapping, live circus acts, marching bands, and immersive performance art at every turn.
The Official Brand Partners Who Elevate The Experience
The Luxurious Marble Circus is built on intentional collaborations. Each brand partner doesn’t just sponsor a bar — they build an entire world, elevating how attendees eat, drink, move, dress and remember the day.
A-Listers’s Vogue is proud to present the Official Partners for The Luxurious Marble Circus 2026:
Mercedes-Benz: Luxury in motion. Mercedes-Benz brings automotive elegance and first-class hospitality to the circus, creating a seamless arrival experience and an exclusive showcase of design innovation.
Savanna: The iconic taste of carefree comedy and refreshment takes over the Savanna Dry District— the social heart of the field where good times never dry.
Heineken: The Heineken Paddock returns with Formula 1 precision — ice-cold, perfectly poured, and engineered for those who appreciate the thrill of the extraordinary.
Hennessy & Moët & Chandon:*The maison of celebration. Moët & Chandon brings champagne elegance to golden hour toasts, while Hennessy brings cognac culture and deep, after-dark sophistication to the Grand Dining Room.
Don Julio & Johnnie Walker: The spirits of the circus.
From agave-fuelled alchemy in the Fantastical Forest with Don Julio to the opulent Walker Express — a luxury train lounge offering front-row stage views — they own the night.
Schweppes: The art of mixology elevated. Schweppes curates the cocktail couture, ensuring every serve is effervescent, refined, and perfectly balanced.
Samsung:Technology meets theatrics. Samsung powers the Evophoria with immersive visuals, capturing and amplifying every extraordinary moment in crystal-clear detail.
Country Road: The fashion anchor. Country Road brings effortless, modern Australian luxury to the circus grounds — dressing the experience in timeless style, comfort and conscious sophistication.
947: The official sound of LMC. 947 brings the beat, the energy, and the unmistakable Joburg vibe that keeps the circus dancing from noon until lights out.
Together, these 11 partners create 18+ interactive spaces — ensuring no two moments at Marble Circus ever feel the same.
ALISTER’S VOGUE readers understand that luxury is not about being quiet — it’s about being intentional. Come as your most _you-est you_. Avant-garde, glamorous, theatrical, unapologetically extra. Think couture in a field. Think champagne in the sun. Think metamorphosis.
