BMW South Africa is revving up for their much anticipated M Festival set to take place at the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix circuit this weekend from 25-27 October 2024. 

BMW South Africa's M Festival occurs every two years and attracts many enthusiasts from all walks of life. An electrifying atmosphere is expected as the biggest names in entertainment perform, and attendees are offered exhilarating hot laps and drift experiences. Children aren't forgotten, and as such, those under 12 have free access with an adult. 

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BMW South Africa's M Festival - 25-27 Oct 2025

For many, the most exciting aspects of the event will be the local reveals of the all-new BMW M3 Touring and BMW M5 Sedan. Fans can also expect to see the new BMW M4 CS and BMW XM Label Red, as well as the locally built BMW X3 and all-new BMW 1 Series. Two-wheel lovers are also catered for, and they can expect to be among the first to see the BMW R1300 GS Adventure and electric BMW CE 02. 

M Fest 2024 will open its doors to the public for a preview on Friday before the festival weekend. For those looking for an exclusive experience, M-Lounge tickets are available on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Visitors can choose between three lounge options: the M-Sarel van der Merwe lounge, offering a rooftop terrace view of the track; the M-Drift lounge, located near the Drift Area; and the M-Main Stage lounge, which has the perfect vantage point to enjoy live performances from local talents such as DJ Zinhle, Kabza de Small, Uncle Waffles and Mi Casa to name a few. 

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All M-Hot Laps and M-Drift Rides can be booked and paid for via the Howler website before the event to reduce long queues and waiting times. M-Hot Laps are R400, and M-Drift Rides are R350. 

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