MTN Bushfire 2027: Ticket Sales Opens for Milestone 20th Anniversary Edition
Tickets are officially live for the milestone 20th edition of MTN Bushfire, running 28–30 May 2027 at House On Fire in Eswatini. With sold-out weekends for 14 straight years, discounted Early Bird passes and exclusive MoMo rates for EmaSwati are moving fast.
The countdown has officially begun for one of Africa’s most enduring cultural celebrations. MTN Bushfire has announced that tickets for its 20th-anniversary edition are now on sale. The milestone gathering will take place from 28 to 30 May 2027 at House On Fire in Eswatini.
Full festival Golden Lounge, Main Arena and Kids tickets are available for purchase online, with sales launching alongside a limited allocation of discounted Early Bird tickets — the same passes that sell out every year within minutes of release.
Payment options include credit card, EFT and, in Eswatini, MTN Mobile Money (MoMo). Festivalgoers can also pre-load their tickets with Top Up funds upon purchase.
With tickets selling out completely in advance of the festival weekend for the past 14 consecutive years, the message from organisers is blunt: consider this your sign to strike the iron while it’s hot.
Online Howler Ticket Prices
| Ticket Type | Early Bird | Phase 1 | Phase 2 | Phase 3 | Phase 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fest Golden Lounge | 2,780.00 | 3,380.00 | 3,680.00 | 3,980.00 | 4,380.00 |
| Full Fest Main Arena | 1,380.00 | 1,690.00 | 1,920.00 | 2,150.00 | 2,380.00 |
| Full Fest Kids | 380.00 | 420.00 | 480.00 | 520.00 | 560.00 |
Discounted MoMo Tickets for EmaSwati
True to its legacy as a proudly Swati festival committed to local access, MTN Eswatini and Bushfire are once again offering discounted tickets for residents via MTN MoMo. Festivalgoers with a valid Mobile Money account can buy through the MoMo WhatsApp Marketplace by sending “Hi” to 7808 4000, selecting Option 1 for MTN Bushfire and following the prompts.
| Ticket Type | Early Bird | Phase 1 | Phase 2 | Phase 3 | Phase 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fest Golden Lounge | 2,280.00 | 2,980.00 | 3,280.00 | 3,580.00 | 3,980.00 |
| Full Fest Main Arena | 1,150.00 | 1,480.00 | 1,680.00 | 1,780.00 | 1,880.00 |
| Full Fest Kids | 380.00 | 420.00 | 480.00 | 520.00 | 560.00 |
Electronic tickets download directly to your phone for gate entry, with an emailed backup for peace of mind.
Stay Connected: Free WiFi and Lula Combos
MTN Eswatini, the event’s Official WiFi Provider, is keeping attendees connected every step of the way. Every Main Arena and Golden Lounge ticket includes a complimentary MTN Monthly Lula Combo, plus free WiFi across the festival grounds — so you can stream, share and coordinate without missing a beat.
Accommodation and Travel
MTN Bushfire welcomes over 23,000 attendees from more than 55 countries, and demand for lodging routinely fills every establishment in the region. Organisers are urging festivalgoers to finalise bookings early.
- Camping: Available through official campsite partner All Out Africa, with tickets on the official festival platform.
- Glamping: Onsite glamour-camping packages from partners Harambee Hotel and Rush Adventures, bookable via the ‘Plan’ page on the MTN Bushfire website.
- Off-site stays: A comprehensive list of nearby accommodation is published at www.bush-fire.com/plan/off-site-accomodation.
Ticket Safety Reminder
Organisers have issued a clear warning: keep your tickets safe and never show your barcode to anyone, as doing so leaves you vulnerable to fraud. All tickets are non-refundable. Full terms and conditions are available here.
