It is run by GoodTimes Events CC, trading as Origin Festival Cape Town. The next edition runs 29 to 31 January 2027, and tickets are on sale in Early Bird and Tiers 1 to 4.
What's new
- The Artescape team is designing an entirely new stage and dance floor canopy for 2027.
- The number of tickets is the same as in previous years, but there are more Early Bird tickets and an extra sales tier, so each tier holds fewer tickets (Early Birds excepted).
- Early Bird is R1450, rising to R2050 at Tier 4. Ticket sales close 28 January 2027.
- Trader applications are open until 16 December 2026.
Origin Festival SA 2027: dates, lineup and tickets
- Dates
- Jan 29–31, 2027. Confirmed by the festival.[1]
- Lineup
- Not announced yet.
- Tickets
- On sale, from R1,450.[1] Official tickets ↗
- Live stream
- No live stream on record. If one is scheduled, it plays on this page.
Updated Oct 25, 2026.
How much are Origin Festival SA 2027 tickets?
Origin Festival SA 2027 passes cost R1,450 to R2,050 across 5 pass types, fees included.[1]
Full-weekend tickets only, sold online via the Origin website and the FIXR app, with no gate sales and no Sunday tickets. The earlier you buy, the cheaper it is, and a FIXR payment plan covers Tiers 1 to 4.
RangeR1,450–R2,0505 pass types, all-in incl. fees[1]
Payment plan: A Payment Plan with FIXR allows payment in monthly instalments. It is available for Tiers 1, 2, 3 and 4 only; Early Bird tickets are not included.
See all 5 passes
| Early Bird Full Weekend; online at FIXR only; sales close 28 January 2027 | R1450[1] | |
| Tier 1 Full Weekend; online at FIXR only; sales close 28 January 2027 | R1600[1] | |
| Tier 2 Full Weekend; online at FIXR only; sales close 28 January 2027 | R1750[1] | |
| Tier 3 Full Weekend; online at FIXR only; sales close 28 January 2027 | R1950[1] | |
| Tier 4 Full Weekend; online at FIXR only; sales close 28 January 2027 | R2050[1] |
Plan your trip to Origin Festival SA
The venue is a gravel-road drive from the R43, and the general campsite is included with every ticket. Gates open Friday at 12pm, and the gate closes Sunday at 12pm.
- Take the N2 past Somerset West over Sir Lowreys Pass, then the R43 / Villiersdorp turnoff past Botrivier.
- After 14km turn right towards Helderstroom / Greyton; the road turns to gravel past the prison.
- What3Words: roundly.classier.passion. Drive slowly and do not stop on other farm properties.
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- Take the N2 past Somerset West over Sir Lowreys Pass and continue past Botrivier. Turn left onto the R43 / Villiersdorp turnoff. After 14km turn right towards Helderstroom / Greyton. Follow the road past Helderstroom prison (on your left). The road becomes a gravel/dirt road. At the Y junction take the left fork and immediately follow the road straight ahead. Look for arrows and signs.[1]
- GPS co-ordinates: 34° 2’55.86″S 19°24’18.21″E. What3Words: roundly.classier.passion.[1]
- The venue is 125 km from Cape Town, tucked away between Villiersdorp and Greyton.[1]
- Drive slowly and carefully, do not stop on other farm properties, and leave no roadside litter.[1]
- The general campsite is included with every festival ticket; bring your own tent.
- Oasis Camping is a pre-pitched dome tent for 2 at R1,500 + booking fee, ticket not included.
- Camp Comfort glamping runs from R2,950 to R14,500 + booking fee, with its own toilets and hot showers.
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- All festival tickets include access to the general campsite; bring your own tent.[1]
- No farm cottages or farm accommodation are available to rent; the festival uses all farm accommodation.[2]
- Oasis Camping: pre-pitched Nylon dome tent in general camping, R1,500 + booking fee, sleeps 2 (festival ticket not included). Includes a nylon dome tent (2.4m x 2.4m x 1.45m), 2 mattresses with fitted sheets and 2 pillows with cases. Bring your own bedding.[2]
- Camp Comfort Glamping is set in a private, secure area with 24/7 management, exclusive toilets and hot showers for Camp Comfort guests only. Festival tickets are not included. All options include scheduled hot showers (mornings and evenings), 24/7 on-site management and check-out by Monday 8am (latest). Friend pairing requests must be submitted by the deadlines listed per option.[3]
- Luxury Dome Tent, amongst trees: R2,950 + booking fee, sleeps 2. 2 mattresses, fitted and flat sheets, pillows and blankets, 1 Moroccan carpet, 1 light.[3]
- Luxury Dome Tent, under shade canopy: R3,450 + booking fee, sleeps 2. 2 mattresses, fitted and flat sheets, pillows and blankets, 1 Moroccan carpet, 1 light.[3]
- Luxury Bell Tent, amongst trees: R4,400 + booking fee, sleeps 2. King-size bed on base (can split into 2), fitted and flat sheets, pillows and blanket, 1 Moroccan carpet, 2 lights.[3]
- Luxury Bell Tent, under shade canopy: R5,400 + booking fee, sleeps 2. King-size bed on base (can split into 2), fitted and flat sheets, pillow and blanket, 1 Moroccan carpet, 2 lights.[3]
- XL Bell Tent, under shade canopy: R6,800 + booking fee, sleeps 4, 5m x 5m. 4 mattresses on bed bases, fitted and flat sheets, pillows and duvets, 1 Moroccan carpet, 1 light.[3]
- Premium Cottage Tent (also offered under trees): R14,500 + booking fee, sleeps 2. 8m x 3m with front and rear doors, side windows, patio and large awning. King-size double bed, cotton sheets, bedding and pillows, chairs, side tables, full-length mirror and lighting. En-suite with personal chemical-flush toilet, basin and shower (hot bucket showers serviced by crew at scheduled times).[3]
- No under 18s, and ID can be requested at the gate.
- No glass bottles, fires, fireworks, pets, independent sound systems, confetti or weapons.
- No chairs, cooler-boxes or unofficial photos on the dance floor.
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- No under 18s; ID upon request.[1]
- Not allowed: glass bottles, fires of any kind, fireworks, domestic animals / pets, independent sound systems, illegal substances, graffiti, confetti / party poppers, weapons, papsak on the dance floor.[1]
- No chairs or cooler-boxes and no unofficial photos on the dance floor.[1]
- Leave no trace: take home what you bring. Cigarette butts must not be dropped on the ground. No littering.[1]
- Do not accept drinks in open containers. Keep valuables safe, ideally on your person; leave laptops, cameras and valuables at home. Report suspicious behaviour.[1]
- Gates open Friday at 12pm. The gate closes at 12pm on Sunday, with no further entrance allowed thereafter. Music stops on Sunday at 4pm.[1]
- Right of admission reserved. Tickets are non-refundable. Do not drink and drive.[1,4]
- Food stalls with many vegetarian options, licensed bars and a craft and clothing market.
- Hot showers, clean toilets, medical facilities and river swimming.
- Do not accept drinks in open containers, and leave laptops, cameras and valuables at home.
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- Festival facilities: shaded dance floors, lush forest camping, chill zones, fresh river swimming, food stalls (many vegetarian options), licensed bars, medical facilities, a sanctuary for weary minds, strong and friendly security, a craft and clothing market, clean toilets and hot showers.[1]
- Traders (food and non-food) apply through the Traders page; applications are open until 16 December 2026.[5]
Origin Festival SA stages
Origin Floor is the main Psytrance stage, with Riverside Beats Floor in the woods for Techno, House and Dubby beats. There is also a Saturday daytime chill space in the food court and a tiny nightclub.
Origin FloorMain Psytrance stage, with a new canopy for 2027.
Chill Beats (food court)Laid-back beats in the food court, Saturday 7am to 4pm.
Riverside Beats FloorWoodland dance floor by the river playing Techno, House and Dubby beats.
Absolutely, Very Definitely, Not The Miniscule of SoundAfrica's smallest nightclub, open Friday and Saturday nights.
Watch Origin Festival SA live
Origin Festival SA editions and history
Recent editions from 2023 to 2026 are documented through photo galleries and video highlights, and the 2027 edition brings a rebuilt main stage canopy.
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- Artescape designs an entirely new stage and dance floor canopy for the 2027 edition.[1]
- The 2026 edition video highlights and photo galleries are published.[6]
- The 2025 edition had Origin Stage (Mainstage) and Beats Floor sets, plus photo galleries.[7]
- The 2024 edition had Origin Stage (Mainstage) and Beats Stage sets, plus photo galleries.[8]
- Photo galleries and video highlights (Origin Floor) from the 2023 edition are published.[9]
Origin Festival SA FAQ
Are tickets sold at the gate?
No. Tickets are available only online from the Origin website and the FIXR App.
Are Sunday-only tickets available?
No. Only full-weekend tickets are sold.
Can I get a refund or resell my ticket?
There are no refunds. A ticket can be resold before the event and transferred via FIXR's Ticket Transfer option.
Do Camp Comfort or Oasis bookings include festival entry?
No. Festival tickets must be bought separately.
Can I rent a farm cottage?
No. The festival uses all farm accommodation, and you should not call the farm to enquire.
Which charities does Origin support?
A percentage of profits goes every year to organisations such as The Earthchild Project, Greenpop and local social development projects under the guidance of the TWK municipality.
When do glamping guests have to check out?
By Monday 8am at the latest.
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Facts checked against the festival's official site, channels and press coverage. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.