Saturday 14 November 2026, Johannesburg Zoo

Glucose Revolution Music Festival

Saturday 14 November 2026, 06:00

Wellness Family Fun Walk

5 km or 10 km at Johannesburg Zoo, from R150. Add a branded T-shirt when you register.

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Glucose Revolution Music Festival

Saturday 14 November 2026
Johannesburg Zoo, 30 Keyes and Jan Smuts, Park Ave, Rosebank, 2196

A full day of music, wellness, education and family entertainment for up to 12,000 people, in commemoration of World Diabetes Day. Learn about diabetes and healthy living, get a free voluntary health check, then stay for the music.

Glucose Revolution Music Festival and Wellness Expo poster: 14 November 2026 at Johannesburg Zoo, with live performances by DJs, presenters and South African artists, and free voluntary wellness testing.

The day

From 07:00

Family Fun Walk/Run

Start the day actively with a 5 km or 8 km walk or run, in commemoration of World Diabetes Day. Families welcome.

10:00 to 18:00

Wellness Hub and Music Festival

Health screening, cooking demonstrations and wellness talks, leading into live music through the afternoon.

In the Wellness Hub

Health information that’s practical and easy to take home, in a relaxed setting.

  • Free, voluntary health and wellness screening
  • Diabetes awareness and education
  • Healthy cooking demonstrations in the Nutri-Kitchen
  • Nutrition, lifestyle and preventative health information
  • Family wellness activities
  • Conversations with health experts
  • Interactive brand activations

On stage

  • Popular DJs, presenters and South Africa’s top local artists.

What the festival is for

The Glucose Revolution is a social investment initiative. The music brings people in. What they learn could change their lives.

Educate

Understand diabetes and other lifestyle diseases, without a clinical setting.

Screen

Free, voluntary wellness testing on the day.

Inspire

Practical ways for the whole family to eat, move and live healthier.

Connect

Communities, companies, health professionals and wellness organisations in one place.

Give back

Proceeds go to a charity home.

Tickets are on sale now.

Buy online and your tickets arrive by email, ready to show on your phone at the gate. Taking part in the Fun Run? Enter on the official race entry page.

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