Unplugged Zimbabwe, the country’s premier family-friendly music and lifestyle festival, is officially back.
After a brief hiatus to reimagine the experience, the organisers have confirmed that the festival will return on Sunday, December 21, at the First Capital Bank Sports Club in Mt Pleasant.
Headlining the comeback is the iconic South African house duo Liquideep, who reunited in September 2025 after an 11-year hiatus from the music scene. Known for timeless hits like “Fairytale” and “Alone,” their performance is set to anchor the event’s “sunset vibe.”
Sharing the headline spot is Zimbabwe’s current undisputed hitmaker, Saintfloew, representing the gritty, energetic new wave of local talent.
The lineup is further bolstered by guitar virtuoso Sylent Nqo, the high-energy Delroy Shewe, and vibrant performances from Melyssa, Saiiren, and Sane Wav.
Unplugged has always been about more than just the music. This year, the festival introduces the Live Experience Arcade, a cutting-edge zone dedicated to gaming and technology.
Designed to engage attendees with immersive digital experiences that run parallel to the musical live performances, this Arcade will add a new interactive layer to the festival.
For families, the organisers have doubled down on safety and convenience with a fully supervised Unplugged Kids Zone.
“We didn’t just want to bring Unplugged back; we wanted to remind longtime fans of the reason they fell in love with Unplugged in the first place,” said Danis Dube, one of the festival’s representatives.
“The time away allowed us to think about how to reconnect with our audience. They wanted the magic of the ‘old Unplugged’ but with a fresh energy.
“Bringing Liquideep alongside Saintfloew is our way of bridging that gap. It’s a love letter to our day-one fans and a welcome handshake to the new generation.”
Liquideep expressed their excitement about returning to Harare in a statement:
“Performing in Zimbabwe again after a long time is truly special for us. The love and support from the fans have never faded, and we are excited to reconnect, perform, and create unforgettable memories together.”
The event will maintain its signature format: a family-friendly daytime live musical experience that ends at a decent time of the night.
To ensure a seamless experience, the organisers have partnered with Hypenation for ticketing to streamline gate access, and tickets are exclusively available through the online platform.
Established as Harare’s monthly music and lifestyle blanket-style festival, Unplugged Zimbabwe is dedicated to showcasing the best in local and regional talent in a safe, curated environment.
It remains one of the few platforms in Zimbabwe that successfully bridges diverse demographics through the universal language of music.
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