By Phiwa Sikhondze
The much-anticipated Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival 2024 has officially opened ticket sales at selected Standard Bank branches across Eswatini.
Online tickets, which are available for purchase via the Luju website www.lujufestival.com, have moved to Phase 2 prices. However, Phase 1 tickets are still available in the local outlets, so hurry while stocks last!
The ticket outlets are Standard Bank Eswatini in Mbabane, at Corporate Place, and Standard Bank branches in Ezulwini (The Gables) and Manzini. Festival tickets can also be purchased at Dala Spaces at Malandela’s Lifestyle.
The festival will take place from Friday 2nd to Saturday 3rd August 2024, at House On Fire in the beautiful Malkerns Valley of Eswatini.
The Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival is a two-day feast of music, fashion, and culinary exploits, held in the scenic Malkerns Valley in Eswatini. A unique and sophisticated African vintage-styled celebration of the local, the wholesome, the creative, and the delicious, this family-friendly festival is a sensory experience unlike any other.
Tickets can be purchased with cash or debit cards at outlets. It is worth noting that the festival does not issue physical tickets. Instead, tickets are sent via email or sent to your phone, which can be scanned at the gate.
Individuals are advised to ensure that the QR codes on their tickets remain secure to prevent unauthorized use, as this is what validates the ticket. Soon, the Standard Bank UNAYO payment option will also be available for ticket purchases.
All Luju tickets are valid for the full two-day festival. It is recommended that festival-goers Pre-Load Top-Up funds on their wristbands when buying their tickets.
| Ticket Type | Phase 1 Tickets | Phase 2 Tickets | Phase 3 Tickets |
| Full Fest Premium Lounge | E1800 | E2100 | E2400 |
| Full Fest Luju Gardens | E600 | E700 | E800 |
| Full Fest Children (ages 6-12)* | E150 | E200 | E200 |
*Children aged 5 and under enter for free.
The Luju ethos is “A Return to the African Future,” which pays homage to and celebrates Africa’s beauty and style, through all senses, from the past to the present and onwards to the future. It is a journey of the senses, a re-imagining of heritage, and a sneak preview of the design innovations of tomorrow.