Dark and Lovely is bringing the ultimate celebration of beauty, confidence and pure
Mzansi flair with the “I Am Dark and Lovely” Festival happening on the 8th of November 2025 at 1 Fox Street in Johannesburg.
The Dark and Lovely festival will bring a fire music lineup which they’re calling the “ultimate glow-up experience”. Together with Garnier, Maybelline New York and House of BNG, the “I Am Dark and Lovely” Festival is all about owning your power and celebrating your shine.
The event, set up in a way that makes attendees feel like they’re stepping into a space where every corner is an opportunity to express their unique self; an immersive, feel-good experience hot music, real beauty and great vibes.
Here’s some brand activations to expect at the Dark & Lovely Festival:
From exclusive festival merch, feed-worthy photo ops, diamanté face paint for extra sparkle and a touch-up station to keep your hair flawless, it will be one of the most talked about music and beauty festivals of the year.
Garnier is set to have activations giving away prizes to lucky winners among the first 100 people at their stand. Maybelline New York will have glam covered for attendees, from the iconic Fit Me Foundation to Sky High Mascara and the new Lifter Glaze Lip Balm while House of BNG will keep the vibes flowing with their signature nectar cans.
The beauty and music festival will have a Star-Studded Line-Up which includes artists like Uncle Waffles, Nasty C, Young Stunna, Mörda and DJ Lag, Cassper Nyovest, Major League, DJ Zinhle, Kabza de Small, Kamo Mphelo, Zee Nxumalo and Lelowhatsgood.
