The 2025 Ballito Pro Festival: 56th Edition
The 2025 Ballito Pro Festival Presented by O’Neill : 56th Edition
The 56th edition of the Ballito Pro Presented by O’Neill is in full swing, transforming KwaDukuza into the ultimate winter escape from 22 June to 6 July. This year’s Sea‑Sound‑Waves theme brings surf, music, and sustainability together in a vibrant seaside celebration.
While top international surfers continue to battle it out in the WSL (World Surf League) Challenger Series, the festival has served up a rich programme of beach activities, retail pop‑ups, Red Bull activations, and cultural experiences.
On Saturday, 28 June, the O’Neill Ballito Bowl Skate Jam excited the crowds - Redbull's Olympic skater Brandon Valjalo (JHB) wowed the audience, and local prodigy Thalente Biyela, now residing in Cape Town, took first place in a thrilling Open division showdown.
This week, the Ballito Pro Music Concerts light up Salt Rock Main Beach with three unforgettable evenings of South African talent:
Wednesday, 2 July | 5.30pm – 9.30pm
The Ballito Pro Infinite Playlist—an audio-visual homage to local surf and music culture, featuring performers from Squeal, Perez, Arapaho, Just Jinger, Ella Mental, Tree63, The Kickstands, The Black Lapels, Springbok Nude Girls, plus world champion longboarder Steven Sawyer and surf-musicians Ryan Logie, Kevin Colby, and Warren Dixon.
Thursday, 3 July | 5.30pm – 10.30pm
DJ Mörda (Murdah Bongz), DJ Merlon, DJ Sox, Durban’s own DJ Blanco Nero, plus the winner of the Battle of the DJs.
Friday, 4 July | 5.30pm – 11.30pm
Matthew Mole, The Saxby Twins, Booshle G, Matthew Gardiner, and Kyle Cassim.
With world-class surf, dynamic entertainment, and a strong commitment to community and sustainability, Ballito Pro 2025 continues to deliver a truly coastal festival experience like no other.
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