. . . Zambezi Lager Bonfire Festival Roars Back After Four Long Years this Saturday
By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka
Tick tock. The countdown is real.
In just 24 hours, Donnybrook Park will cease to be just another Harare venue and become a blazing kingdom of rhythm, flames, stories, and the kind of electric buzz that only a Zimbabwean winter night can deliver.
After a four-year hiatus that felt more like a century, The Mighty Zambezi Lager Bonfire Festival is officially back—and it’s bringing the heat.
The theme? “Zimbabwe’s Own Bonfire.” And from midday straight through to 2am, that’s exactly what it’s going to be.
For those who lived the pre-2022 magic, this return hits different. It’s personal. It’s nostalgic. It’s a homecoming.
And for the uninitiated? Consider this your official warning: you are not ready.
This isn’t just a party. It’s a gathering of tribes—united by music, warmed by fire, and fuelled by Zimbabwe’s favourite lager.
Kundayi Mawema, Marketing Manager for Lagers at Delta Beverages, put it best:
“The Mighty Zambezi Lager Bonfire Festival has always been more than just an event. It is a unique lifestyle and cultural experience made for our Zambezians.
“It brings us together to enjoy Zambezi Lager and celebrate the great outdoors, music and storytelling—while building connections around the warmth of one large, unifying bonfire.”
The Warm-Up Acts Have Been Fire
But let’s rewind. Before the main inferno ignites at Donnybrook, Zambezi Lager has been crisscrossing the country, dropping sparks with a series of Bonfire Micro Events that have had fans buzzing.
Kadoma? Check.
Bulawayo? Check.
Harare? Double-check.
From Odyssey Lodge to Hartsfield to The Jam Tree, these intimate warm-ups have been serving the same spirit, same energy, and same unifying glow—just on a smaller scale. Think of them as the opening acts to a headline show you absolutely cannot afford to miss.
Tickets, Treats & What to Bring
Now, let’s talk entry.
General access tickets are going for USD20—a small price for a night of epic proportions. Feeling fancy? A limited batch of VIP tickets at USD50 is up for grabs, perfect for those who want to soak in the flames in style.
Snag yours via all Click n Pay platforms or at selected Liquor Supplies outlets nationwide.
The Final Word
So pack your blanket. Round up your crew. And leave your winter blues at the gate.
The bonfire is calling. The music is waiting. And after four long years, Zimbabwe’s favourite winter ritual is finally ready to burn brighter than ever.
See you at Donnybrook.
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