Klerksdorp Sevens Festival: Where Sport, Music and Gees Collide - 3 - 4 October

The countdown is on for one of the liveliest weekends in the North West. The Klerksdorp Sevens Social Sports and Music Festival returns on Friday 3 October and Saturday 4 October 2025, bringing together sport, music, food and enough gees to power a small city.

15 Years of Klerksdorp Pride

The festival isn’t new to the scene. With 15 years under its belt, the Klerksdorp Sevens has grown into one of the longest-running events of its kind in South Africa. Teams and supporters are flocking in not only from across the country, but also from Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

This year, the numbers speak for themselves:

• 224 teams

• 2,000 players

• Rugby, netball, hockey, dodgeball, lawn bowls and golf all on the programme.

Sport, Sport and More Sport

Forget sticking to one code. The Sevens weekend throws open the gates for every kind of player and spectator.

• Rugby Sevens: With divisions for champions, challengers and socials, squads will be sweating it out at Klerksdorp Hoërskool from early morning. Maximum 13 players and two coaches per team.

• Netball: Women’s and mixed divisions keep the courts busy, with champions, challengers and social players all in the mix. Squads cap at 10 players plus two coaches.

• Hockey: A proper mixed challengers’ division, with equal male and female representation.

• Dodgeball: Seven players per team, one ball, and probably more laughs than any other sport on the schedule.

• Lawn Bowls: Hosted at the Klerksdorp Bowls Club on 27 and 28 September, with business, club and social divisions on offer. Even first-timers get a chance to show off their Havana hats.

• Golf Cup: Teeing off at Orkney Golf Club on 26 September, the Golf Cup offers shotgun starts, scramble formats and a mix of packages depending on how “Tiger” you feel.

Beyond the Field

Of course, no festival in Mzansi is complete without food and a cold one in hand.

• Food & Lifestyle Market: Local vendors and crafty makers fill the stalls with everything from quick festival snacks to handmade goods.

• Beer Garden: Stocked with both local favourites and international brews, with Castle Lager making sure no one goes thirsty.

And then there’s the music. Eleven artists on one stage over two days, ensuring that even those who’ve never touched a rugby ball can still get their money’s worth.

Ticket Breakdown

Festival-goers have a few options, depending on how much stamina they think they have:

• Weekend Pass (Adults): R280

• Weekend Pass (Scholars 6–17): R100

• Friday Only (Adults): R150

• Friday Only (Scholars 6–17): R50

• Saturday Only (Adults): R150

• Saturday Only (Scholars 6–17): R50

Ticket available on Quicket

For those quick off the mark, the Early Bird Weekend Passes caused chaos online when Dickey dropped them. They sold out faster than a dodgeball game at lunch break.

It’s not just about points on a scoreboard. Expect loud laughs, bragging rights, dodgy dance moves after dark, and plenty of stories that will be retold at braais long after October. Whether you’re there for the sport, the music, or just the beer tent, this festival promises something for everyone.

See you on the sidelines. Or the dance floor. Or maybe just in the beer garden.