The Luxurious Marble Circus Comes to Town

South Africans are in for a treat this summer as an out-of-the-ordinary food and music festival sets up stage at Ground The Venue in Muldersdrift on 26 and 27 October.

Curated by some of the country’s most creative and disruptive minds, The Luxurious Marble Circus is a grand collaboration by the Marble Group, Grid Worldwide, G&G Productions, and Investec. Straying from all that is usually expected at a festival, this two-day event fuses fine dining with an elaborate outdoor experience, exquisite entertainment, and spectacular theatrics. 

Expect the unexpected

With whimsy and avant-garde adventure as inspiration, The Luxurious Marble Circus is a bazaar with a touch of the bizarre – an enchanting escape that awakens the senses and ignites the imagination. A hero of the weird, the wonderful and the enthralling, roaming performers will engage with guests throughout the day as they indulge in extraordinary hospitality, carousel bars and delectable dining.

Each area of The Luxurious Marble Circus offers guests a unique experience and lively luncheon within the different offerings of the Marble Group.  At sundown, the Luxurious Marble Circus Stage bursts to life with a plethora of astonishing acts to surprise and delight, ranging from circus performers to award-winning talent, adding an elevated layer of festivities to the unforgettable escapade.

Fantastical feasting

Unlike traditional food festivals, the Luxurious Marble Circus embodies the quintessential Marble theatre of experience. Food and beverages are a celebration of South African culture and entertainment, and as guests indulge in fine dining, so do their senses. 

Tickets are purchased for different areas,  and guests are invited to foray into the array of incredible experiences on offer. A feature bar central to the event is The Uncaged Carousel, in collaboration with Schweppes, where art, entertainment and an elaborate exhibition come together. A circus carousel playfully contrasted with the famously zoomorphic world of Zioux; making it part bar, part art.

The Fantastical Forest boasts two additional bars within a beautiful woodland setting, where guests are invited to mix, mingle and meander into the Savanna Speakeasy. In addition, Windhoek offers a curation of special entertainment on a rotating stage and The Vista Veranda by Veuve Clicquot hosts a champagne and oyster bar, while the Valpré Spritz & Spring serves delectable spritzers in a French-inspired courtyard.

Playground in the Field is open to all ticket holders where spectacular dishes in an array of styles will be served by a host of local chefs such as David Higgs, the Lazy Makoti, Katsuhiko Miyamoto, and Trevor Chikaura at the Pantry-inspired Tasting Station.

To add ritz to the rendezvous, guests can purchase tickets to the Royal Lounge where wonderful wood-fired sharing plates inspired by Saint and prepared by David Higgs and guest J’Something promise to tantalise the tastebuds. For a fine-dining spectacular, the Grand Dining Room offers a realm of refined elegance and a decadent culinary affair once again orchestrated by David Higgs and special guest Reuben Riffel. 

A circus reimagined

“Finding creative ways to connect meaningfully with our people, clients and partners is something that we continuously seek,” says Itumeleng Merafe, Head: Private Bank South Africa, Investec. “Banking, wealth management and festive style gatherings are not usually intertwined, and The Luxurious Marble Circus partnership offers something that’s Out of the Ordinary.” 

“Seeing this idea come to life over the past year has been incredible” says Adam Byars, Joint CEO and Partner at Grid Worldwide. “As brands look for opportunities to offer authentic experiences for their consumers, a festival like The Luxurious Marble Circus extends beyond; creating human connections that allows brands to show up in a lifestyle and entertainment space that is fun, relevant and that has never been done before.”

A festival of flavour and a get-together of good taste. Part picnic, part performance. Part concert, part caper. The Luxurious Marble Circus is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.

Tickets are available online from 13 June 2024. Visit luxuriousmarblecircus.com for more information and follow the Insta page for unforgettable updates.