Shimza Live
Founder of the Kunye party brand and live-stream series
Quick Answer
Where is Shimza playing in 2026?
Shimza’s retained listings include the Solèy closing party at Hï Ibiza on 5 October, Kunye Jozi XI in Johannesburg on 7 November, and Kunye’s Cape Town event on 1 January 2027. These are curated highlights. Check the linked Hï and Kunye listings before booking because venues, lineups, timetables, and ticket conditions can change.
Shimza is a Tembisa-born DJ and producer who founded the Kunye party brand, label, and live-stream series. Those projects provide a visible platform for South African electronic artists without making him the country's single ambassador.
His 2026 highlights bridge both worlds: closing Francis Mercier's Solèy residency at Hï Ibiza back-to-back with Mercier on 5 October, then bringing Kunye home — Kunye Jozi XI in Johannesburg on 7 November and a New Year's Day edition at The Ostrich in Cape Town.
Upcoming Shows & Tickets
Curated flagship dates, verified against official calendars on 18 August 2026. Not a complete gigography — always check the official calendar before booking travel.
- Official event details
5 October 2026
Solèy closing — Francis Mercier b2b Shimza
Hï Ibiza • Ibiza, Spain
Final Monday of the Solèy residency
- Official event details
7 November 2026
Kunye Jozi XI — 'TGTHR as ONE'
Johannesburg (venue TBA) • Johannesburg, South Africa
Eleventh listed Johannesburg edition of Kunye
- Official event details
1 January 2027
Kunye Cape Town — New Year's Day
The Ostrich • Cape Town, South Africa
Seeing Shimza Live
Kunye events center South African electronic lineups associated with the brand. Use Kunye's official site for the final Johannesburg venue, lineup, timetable, and ticket conditions.
Planning a trip around a show?
See our curated Afro House festival, residency and tour-date calendar, with links to current official listings.
Shimza — FAQ
Where is Shimza playing in 2026?
The dated listings retained here include the Solèy closing party at Hï Ibiza on 5 October (back-to-back with Francis Mercier), Kunye Jozi XI in Johannesburg on 7 November, and Kunye's New Year's Day show at The Ostrich in Cape Town on 1 January 2027.
What is Kunye?
Kunye is Shimza's party brand, label, and live-stream series, with South African events and international editions listed through its official channels.