Event information
The annual Hennessy Back To The City Festival presents artists representing the pinnacle of artistic expression from South Africa and abroad.
This unique annual youth event has grown into the largest public display of both commercial and underground Hip Hop in Africa, presenting a day of live music, street art, break-dancing, art installation, skateboarding, film, street fashion, gaming, speakers and panel discussions. The festival features 80 MCs, 35 DJs, 100 stalls, a game zone, basketball games, graffiti battles, four stages, and fun fair rides.
From the daytime events to the evening performances, this is a place where the inner city comes alive with true freedom of expression, providing a destination for hip hop fans, artists and industry related individuals alike.
The 2024 instalment is headlined by American rapper, Benny the Butcher, who is supported by local artists Nasty C, Blxckie, Maglera Doe Boy, Emtee, Nadia Nakai, Priddy Ugly, and more.