eSwatini: MTN Bushfire 2025 releases limited early bird tickets

The festival is a family-friendly celebration that highlights music from Africa and around the world in an inclusive and eco-conscious environment. Attracting over 20 000 attendees from more than 55 countries, it offers an uplifting atmosphere dedicated to music, the arts, and environmental awareness. Festival organisers encourage everyone to join this cultural experience that showcases the spirit of Africa.

Early bird tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and are expected to sell out quickly. Once early bird tickets are sold out, Phase 1 tickets will become available. The MTN Bushfire online ticket platform offers several purchasing options, including Full Festival Golden Lounge, Main Arena, and Children’s tickets. Festival bundles, including pre-loaded tickets and ticket combos with SIM cards and WiFi data, are also available.

Payment options on the ticket platform include credit and debit cards, as well as MTN MoMo WhatsApp Marketplace for buyers in eSwatini. All tickets grant access to the full three-day event and will be sent via email. Attendees are advised to protect their QR codes and barcodes from unauthorised sharing to avoid fraud.

Travel and accommodation

Tickets for the official MTN Bushfire Campsite, managed by All Out Africa, are available through the online ticket platform. MTN Bushfire is partnered only with official onsite camping providers: All-Out Africa, Rush Adventures, and Harambee Hotel.

For a glamping experience, Rush Adventures and Harambee Hotel offer luxury camping options, with details available on the festival’s website. MTN Bushfire has also partnered with select hotels for comfortable stays over the festival weekend.

Cashless festival and pre-loading funds

MTN Bushfire 2025 will operate as a cashless festival, with all purchases facilitated through funds loaded onto the festival wristband’s NFC chip. Festivalgoers may pre-load funds onto their wristbands via Howler accounts, purchase a pre-loaded ticket online, or top up funds at the festival. Committed to accessibility for local attendees, MTN Bushfire offers a special discounted rate for eSwatini residents, available only through MoMo WhatsApp Marketplace.

Tickets can be bought via the official MTN Bushfire website here.