Sand Music Festival
The Lineup
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration at Nkopola, Mangochi. Experience live music, DJs, dance, beach entertainment and some of the finest talent coming together on the shores of Lake Malawi.
Nkopola • Mangochi • Lake Malawi
Sand Music Festival
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Live Performance
Makasu Band
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Live Performance
Joe IKON
03
Featured Artist
Chris AKA Zambia
04
Live Performance
Zeze Kingston
05
Entertainment
Dockie Afrifit
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Beach Experience
Soccer Beach Tournament
07
Featured Artist
Driemo
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Festival Host
Che Kalonda
09
DJ Set
DJ Mighty Virus
10
Dance Performance
Adobe Dance Crew
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Live Performance
LULU
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Live Performance
Super DT
More artists & festival experiences coming
SandFest In The News
Making Headlines.
Sand Music Festival is making waves across Malawi as the festival prepares for its return to the shores of Lake Malawi at Nkopola, Mangochi.
Nation Online
Festival News
13 July 2026
Sand Music Festival goes to Mangochi
Nation Online reports on Sand Music Festival’s return, with the 2026 edition moving to Sunbird Nkopola Lodge in Mangochi for its September comeback.
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Nyasa Times
Festival Update
13 July 2026
Sand Music Festival forced to change venue
Nyasa Times covers the festival’s venue change following flooding and rising Lake Malawi water levels, with the festival now heading to Nkopola in Mangochi.
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The Times Group
Entertainment
2026 Festival Season
Festivals’ Fever: SandFest returns
The Times Group highlights Sand Music Festival’s return after its hiatus, with the three-day celebration set for September 25–27 at Sunbird Nkopola in Mangochi.
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SandFest International Legacy
International
Icons.
From across Africa and beyond, some of the continent’s celebrated artists have graced the Sand Music Festival stage, bringing unforgettable performances to Malawi’s lakeshore.
Zambia
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International Act
Organized Family
Zambia
South Africa
02
African Queen
Makhadzi
South Africa
South Africa
03
International Act
Mawhoo
South Africa
South Africa
04
Gospel Icon
Sipho Makhabane
South Africa
South Africa
05
International Act
Swazi Dlamini
South Africa
Jamaica
06
Reggae Legacy
Morgan Heritage
Jamaica
Uganda
07
Gospel Powerhouse
Levixone
Uganda
Tanzania
08
Bongo Flava Icon
Diamond Platnumz
Tanzania
A stage built for Africa’s finest.
Sand Music Festival continues to connect Malawi
with extraordinary musical talent from across Africa
and beyond.
The SandFest Legacy
Sand Music Festival
Festival Contacts
Connect directly with the Sand Music Festival team
for artist bookings, media, sponsorships, merchandise,
production and festival operations.
International Artists
Wendy Favour Harawa
+265 880 274 054
Contact Booking
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Festival Grounds Manager
Mwandipa Chimaliro
+265 888 357 223
production@sandmusicfestival.com
Contact Production
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Sponsorship
Wendy Harawa & Msandide Chikanda
+265 880 274 054
Partner With Us
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