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​Back to the City Festival Information GUIDE
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  • No Under 18s
  • (11 October 2025) feature the same lineup, art, food, and activities.
  • Rain or shine.
  • All patrons subject to search.
  • Lineup and set times subject to change without notice.
  • Vendors accept credit/debit/mobile pay only.
  • No onsite camping available for this festival.
Hours
  • Open:
    • General parking opens Saturday-Sunday @ 8:00 AM. (Newtown Junction for safest Parking)
    • Venue opens Saturday @ 12:00 PM
    • Shuttle service departs from designated locations starting at 11:00 AM Saturday-Sunday.
  • Close:
    • Venue curfew is Sunday @ 2:00 Am
    • General parking closes Sunday @ Midnight.
    • Shuttle return service ends 60 minutes after the music ends each night.
  • All times subject to change.
About Passes
  • A Festival Pass is a single wristband valid day (11 October 2025).
  • Wristbands are valid only for the specific weekend purchased.
  • A wristband is required to enter the parking and venue grounds.
  • Wristbands are unaffected by showering or airport screenings.
  • Attendees must scan out when exiting the venue to scan back in.
  • Do not expose wristbands to fire, cutting, excessive twisting, pulling, stretching, or customization.
  • Wristbands are void if tampered with or removed.
  • Wristbands are non-transferable once applied.
  • Do not apply your wristband until you are on your way to the festival.
Ticket Ordering Info & Rules
  • Ticketing platform: Webtickets.
  • Create or log in to your Webstickets account at https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1564422469
  • For order or account support, contact Webtickets:
    • Phone: 0861 22 55 9
    • Hours: Monday-Sunday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM SAST
    • WhatsApp: 072 137 1226
  • Ticket limits:
  • Orders placed to circumvent ticket limits (for yourself or others) may be canceled with a refund.
  • All sales are final—no refunds, cancellations, or exchanges (unless the festival is canceled or postponed).
  • Minimum browser requirements needed for online orders; ensure your browser is updated.
  • Do not buy passes from third parties/scalpers; they are not supported or authenticated.
  • Read the Terms and Conditions before purchasing.
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  • FESTIVAL
  • PACKAGES
  • LINE UP
    • LINE UP (2025)
    • LOCAL ARTISTS
    • DEEJAYS
    • HERITAGE
    • INTERNATIONAL ARITISTS
    • DANCERS
    • GRAFFITTI
  • 10K CHALLENGE
  • ACTIVITIES
    • ACTIVATIONS
    • BASKETBALL
    • BATTLE OF THE BANDS
    • COMPETITION
    • GAMING ZONE
    • HIP HOP SUMMIT
    • PODCAST
    • SKATING PARK
  • STALLS
    • CLOTHING STALLS
    • FOOD STALLS
  • MAP 3D
  • HISTORY
    • 2007
    • 2008
    • 2009
    • 2010
    • 2011
    • 2012
    • 2013
    • 2014
    • 2015
    • 2016
    • 2017
    • 2018
    • 2019
    • 2020
    • 2021
    • 2022
    • 2023
    • 2024
    • 2025
  • MEDIA
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