The Good Life Show 2025, your guide to plant-based and organic living
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This highly anticipated event will once again celebrate the evolving plant-based, natural, and organic industries.
With the wellness sector experiencing consistent global growth, the Good Life Show continues to support small businesses in these rapidly expanding markets.
Notably, the plant-based market is expected to grow by an impressive $13 billion by 2026.
Get ready for bags of fresh and fun-filled experiences at the 2025 Good Life Show
Now in its 5th year, SA's best food, drink and conscious living event and largest event of its kind in Southern Africa is back with even more exciting high quality and innovative products, experiences and surprising content.
Whether you are sourcing delicious and exciting food and beverages, new wellness products, or discovering eco-friendly and conscious living ideas, The Good Life Show has something for everyone.
There will be innovative products to try, chef demos, mixology sessions, hands-on Masterclasses, expert wellness advice, insightful industry talks and activities that will leave you feeling not only inspired, but motivated and empowered.
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The most unique culinary, health, wellness, and sustainability event of the year
Visitors can meet some big name local and international chefs and discover products and services in an entertaining, engaging and informative way.
Aimed at anyone with an interest in food, health, wellness, the environment or more conscious living as well as trade professionals (retail and foodservice) looking for innovative high-quality products, The Good Life Show will feature thousands of high-quality and innovative food, drink and conscious living brands and products available in South Africa right now.
Remember to mark your calendars for the event happening this May in Cape Town!
The Good Life Show
Cape Town International Convention Centre Friday, May 30, 2025, from 10:00 to 18:00
Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10:00 to 18:00
Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 10:00 to 16:00
Kyalami International Convention Centre Friday, August 1, 2025, from 10:00 to 18:00
Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 10:00 to 18:00
Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 10:00 to 16:00
Tickets are priced starting from R175 and are on sale from Quicket, links below:
Cape Town and Joburg.
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