Back to the City Festival Unveils Final “2025” Line-up and it’s nothing short of historic. On 11 October 2025, Johannesburg becomes the epicenter of global hip-hop culture as Lupe Fiasco headlines Back to the City Festival – Africa’s biggest hip-hop gathering.
With 100+ artists, 20 DJs, 40 graffiti kings & queens. Skate parks, MC battles, basketball games, 20 food stalls & 150 Clothing stalls plus 6 Brand Activations. All under the “Power in Numbers” 2025 theme.
Sharing the stage: Cassper Nyovest • A-Reece • Big Zulu • Blxckie • Kwesta • Emtee • Maglera Doe Boy • Priddy Ugly and a powerhouse list of SA’s finest.
With 14,482 tickets already SOLD, this is shaping up to be the most legendary edition yet. Don’t be the one watching stories with regret, be the one living the memory.
Tickets are moving fast. Secure yours now on Webtickets / Pick n Pay.
BUY NOW!: WWW.BACKTOTHECITYFESTIVAL.COM.
Back to the City = Africa’s Coachella for hip-hop. A pilgrimage, a culture, a moment you can’t miss. THE MORIA OF HIP-HOP.
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