Festival news: South Africa’s Milk + Cookies secures Olivia Dean

Plus names unveiled for Pinkpop, Sonic Temple, All Points East, Phillgood, Cabaret Vert, and Igloofest, along with a new Australian event

News By Hanna Ellington | 26 October 2026

Olivia Dean at BST Hyde Park © Isha Shah Photography

South Africa’s Milk + Cookies festival will return for its third edition in 2027, with Olivia Dean set to lead the two-city event for her debut on the African continent, leading the latest round-up of festival news.

She will perform across Cape Town’s Sandringham Farm (29 January) and Johannesburg’s Expo Centre (31 Jan), joining previously announced names of Elaine, Chelsea Sloan, Zee Nxumalo, and Jadet.

“There’s something about her music that stays with you. Now you get to sing it back…

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