27 October 2026 – Day 2 Morning Session Only
29 October 2026 – Day 2 Morning Session Only
The South African Cities Network (SACN) hosted its annual Urban Festival 2026 from 26–30 October 2026.
Held during Urban Month and leading up to World Cities Day on 31 October, the festival aimed to bring together voices and perspectives from across the urban development sector. Under the theme “Regenerating the City”, the festival moved beyond traditional conference formats to showcase the people, partnerships and practical innovations contributing to more inclusive, resilient and sustainable urban futures.
SACN hosted Urban Festival 2026 in partnership with the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), with the Cities Support Programme (CSP), UN-Habitat SA Country Office, Metropolis and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) hosting individual sessions.
To view the Urban Festival Concept Note and Programme, click here.
26 October 2026 – Day 1 Afternoon Session
28 October 2026 – Hybrid Session
