Discover the most opulent marquees at Durban July 2025
We're just shy of a month away from one of the country's biggest events in fashion and horseracing.
The Hollywoodbets Durban July is set to take place on 5 July 2025 at the Greyville Racecourse and promises another year of iconic horseracing and divine fashion, with the 2025 theme revealed as 'Marvels of Mzansi'.
The theme is said to celebrate South Africa's rich heritage, cultural diversity and sprawling landscapes, paying tribute to the nation's achievements.
Stephen Marshall, the events and marketing executive at Race Coast, explains, 'We have 22 VIP marquees and hospitality venues confirmed for this year's event, and we're proud to report that our five grandstand venues are already fully booked.
'We are expecting an attendance of approximately 45,000 guests, including a vibrant mix of celebrities, influencers, and high-profile dignitaries from across the country. This year, we are especially thrilled to introduce an exclusive VIP Marquee Village, which will offer a curated, high-end experience that truly showcases the glamour, fashion and excitement that the Hollywoodbets Durban July is renowned for.'
With so many marquee experiences to choose from, here are just a few of the luxury experiences you can expect at this year's Durban July:
Boomtown
The Boomtown marquee is known for bringing the best selection of DJs and artists to its stages. Artists like Ami Faku, Cassper Nyovest, Sjava, Nasty C and more are set to light the Boomtown stage up at the Durban July this year.
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The Beluga Lounge
This glass-fronted trackside venue is all inclusive with food and drinks with packages that offer entrance tickets to the racecourse, parking on the golf course, executive masseuses, private tote and toilet facilities and more.
Afrotainment
DJ Tira's Afrotainment marquee returns for a 14th year, promising a star-studded and luxurious experience. Tira explains to TRUELOVE what to expect from this year's luxury marquee.
'We've confirmed Ashley Ogle ... Of course the Afrotainment team will be there in full force, but other people I'm still yet to confirm them, but at the shoot you saw there was Zee Nxumalo, there was Mawhoo, there was DJ Maphorisa.
'So, those are the people that I'm working with closely on this year's marquee. But I still need to confirm in terms of their performances as well, but I know that they will be pulling up at the marquee as all the celebrities pull up at Afrotainment.'
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The Pegasus Lounge
Now in its 15th year, the Pegasus Lounge offers varying VIP packages, which include VIP on-field parking, admission tickets to the racecourse, exclusive amenities with a prime racetrack view, a three-course buffet lunch, complimentary bar service and live stage performances featuring a yet-to-be-announced artist lineup.
Saso's Brunch Marquee
Saso's Brunch Marquee, hosted by hip hop artist Lusaso 'Saso' Ngcobo, makes its return after a star-studded debut in 2024.
This year, the marquee boasts a more glamorous location steps away from the winning post, set to accommodate 800 high-profile attendees under the theme 'Cradle of Humankind. While the artist lineup is yet to be released, the marquee promises stellar performances that will eclipse last year's performers, which included DBN Gogo, Oscar Mbo, Major League DJs and more.
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