The luxurious Marble Circus transformed Ground the Venue at Muldersdrift into a realm of whimsical wonder, welcoming 12,000 guests from across Gauteng for an extraordinary celebration of food, fashion, music, production and creativity.

Now in its second year, The Luxury Marble Circus has firmly established itself as South Africa's most ambitious and artistically produced festival, offering an experience of great luxury and fun that stands out in its own class. The 2025 edition spanned 75,000 square meters of meticulously manicured festival grounds, offering attendees sensory surprises at every turn.

“What an incredible honor to be part of the Luxurious Marble Circus once again this year – a truly spectacular display of creativity, collaboration and intention,” says Ryan Parkhurst, Marketing Director at Investec Wealth & Investment International.

A showcase of musical excellence and performance.

Over the course of the weekend, 238 musicians and performers filled 23 hours of entertainment, enchanting guests with a curated lineup that included DJ Zinhle, Oskido, Laura Zimmerman, Amy Wiles, Micasa, Mörda, Kid Fonque, Shekinah, DJ Kent, Mo Flava and the Soweto Gospel Choir. Trapeze artists, mimes and characters dressed in sequined costumes and carousel skirts wandered around the place, taking the stage to offer unforgettable moments of goosebumps.

The Stages: where performance meets magic

The main stage: a spectacle of creativity and wonder.

The festival's main stage, an architectural marvel measuring 65 meters wide and 22 meters high, was built in 74 hours after more than 584 hours of design work. With mapping projections and pyrotechnics illuminating the night sky, guests were transported to a dreamscape of color and sound. The stage exemplified technical mastery and artistic audacity, setting a new benchmark for live production in South Africa.

Gastronomy redefined

Gastronomy took center stage as David Higgs and The Marble Group reinvented holiday dining. Throughout the event, 32,700 dishes were served, complemented by 88 personalized drinks and 37 innovative cocktails. Guests enjoyed outdoor dining experiences, in wooded areas, under umbrellas or on zebra-striped loungers, sipping champagne from more than 1,600 champagne flutes. A total of 38,000 pieces of tableware and cutlery were used, while the festival spaces seamlessly fused food with theatre, live art, design and storytelling.

Curated experiences and interactive delights.

Lujoso Marble Circus' distinctive appeal lies in its brand collaborations. Twelve exceptional partners and 18 interactive spaces created immersive experiences for attendees. Guests could live the F1 dream at Heineken Paddock, indulge in humor in Savanna's Dry District, fuse food, fashion and hot air ballooning with Fabiani, trampoline to the beat with 947 or enjoy panoramic views from the Investec Wonder Wheel. Truly, there was something for everyone.

Behind the scenes: Creating the extraordinary

Behind the show, 1,680 staff worked tirelessly over 13 days of preparation to bring the festival to life. Organized through a major collaboration between The Marble Group, Grid Worldwide, G&G – The Goosebumps Company and Investec, 25 full-time employees and countless hours of preparation over an entire year ensured the flawless execution of the event.

Legacy beyond luxury

Beyond entertainment, The Luxury Marble Circus upholds its ethos of “leaving a legacy beyond luxury.” Through the LMC Legacy initiative, the festival contributed R1.5 million to support 11 local beneficiaries, making an impact in food, fashion and creative education. The program also set new standards for sustainability and waste management at South African festivals, auditing CO2 emissions, taking environmental impact into account in decision-making and achieving a 70% waste recycling target, proving that world-class experiences can inspire meaningful change.

“By placing purpose at the center of this experience, we not only celebrate excellence, but we redefine what it means to show up with meaning: to give back, lead with courage, and inspire others to do the same,” adds Parkhurst. “This year's event wasn't just memorable; it was transformative: proof that when brands come together with heart and intention, extraordinary things happen.”

“The luxurious Marble Circus is much more than a festival,” agrees Unathi Boniwe, marketing director at Investec Private Bank. “This shows that South African creativity can compete on the world stage. It is luxury with imagination, scale with intimacy and entertainment with substance.”

Offering a mix of extravagance, glamor and purpose, The Luxury Marble Circus proved once again that the extraordinary is possible and, without a doubt, that no other festival in South Africa can rival it in scale, vision or artistry.