Ballito Pro Festival Climaxes With Music Concerts Surf & Turf Challenge and 67 Minutes for the Ocean Beach Clean-Up
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The countdown is on!
The 57th Ballito Pro Presented by O'Neill has entered its thrilling final week, with world-class surfing action building towards Sunday's Championship Finals at Willard Beach, KwaDukuza.
As the world's best battle it out for Challenger Series glory, the festival programme shifts into top gear!
Ballito Pro Music Concerts Presented By Corona
Coming up this week is the Ballito Pro Music Concerts Presented by Corona at Salt Rock Main Beach.
Thursday, 16 July (4.30pm to 10.30pm) celebrates Afro-house and electronic beats with Mörda (Murdah Bongz), DJ Merlon, Blanco Nero, Asvnte, Jay Sbu, and the winner of the Battle of the DJs Competition.
Friday, 17 July (4pm to 11.30pm) switches to rock and pop with Booshle G, The Saxby Twins, Veranda Panda, Zebra, Phil Taylor Band, Matt Gardiner, and Bloodbrother, promising an unforgettable beachfront finale.
Surf And Turf Challenge
Thursday also brings the first-ever Surf & Turf Challenge, where professional surfers team up with former Bafana Bafana stars in a one-of-a-kind relay event celebrating the FIFA World Cup spirit.
Festival Activities
Visitors can also enjoy the Corona Sunset Sessions, bustling Retail Village, delicious food vendors, beach volleyball and soccer, yoga and Pilates sessions, the SeaHer women's surf activation, Red Bull Brian Capper Bike Displays, beach rugby and judo, the Ballito Arts Showcase, children's entertainment with Jive With Jen, and tourism experiences.
67 Minutes For The Ocean
The festival concludes on Saturday, 18 July, with a special 67 Minutes for the Ocean.
This is a collaborative Mandela Day beach clean-up where festivalgoers dedicate 67 minutes to cleaning Ballito's beaches.
Participants can help collect litter, ghost fishing gear and microplastics (including nurdles using Mermaid Tear Catchers), enjoy fun prize activations throughout the clean-up, contribute to the live Litter4Tokens impact tally, and stand a chance to win fantastic prizes while making a meaningful difference for the ocean.
Find Out More
Don’t miss out!
Visit https://www.theballitopro.com for the full festival programme or follow on Facebook and Instagram.
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