The countdown to Up The Creek 2025 is almost over with less than two days to go.
Early Bird tickets sold-out in 2024 (in less than an hour), and only a limited number of Phase 2 tickets remain for the four-day Summer festival set for Breede River in Western Cape, South Africa, on February 6-9.
The 2025 festival not only kicked off with a major ticket rush – now with a solid lineup to boot, and much more to come. Plus camping and glamping options to live your best life, or for a more one-with-nature vibe.
At the centre of a Creekers’ festival experience are the Creeker Commandments which every Creeker, new or seasoned, takes to heart for the best Creeker vibe. Abiding by good times and good vibe – a recipe for the ultimate Creeker memories!
As much as we’re a ‘go with a flow’ festival – there are important times to remember and that’s when the stage vibes are good to know. The full Up The Creek lineup times are out and this is one to memorise!
The festival is calling the rest of their loyal Creekers who have made the vibe what it is today, to grab their festie-besties and bring in the newbies – to all join in celebrating the return of the ultimate outdoor music festival.
Get your Up The Creek 2025 tickets now here.
Revealing the full Up The Creek Festival map for a sense of your festival home – this is the lay of the Creeker land. Accommodation options still available here.
Set yourself up for the time of your life with a good attitude, your lilo, sunblock and don’t forget your ticket. Oh, and a few other things – here’s a Creeker must-haves list:
About Up The Creek
It All Started As A Birthday Party…
Established in 1990, Up The Creek has managed to adapt, grow and refine an authentic, no-nonsense personality while staying true to its original culture. Honouring only South African artists for three decades, Up The Creek has paved a pioneering path in the South African music festival circuit by offering a smaller, more intimate experience.
Annie’s partner at the time, Anthony, was turning 40 in 1990. They both shared a deep love for rock ‘n’ roll and owned the Up The Creek camp from which they ran a river rafting adventure business. Annie secretly invited all of Anthony’s friends to attend his surprise birthday party that would be held at the camp. Each guest was asked to contribute R10 towards payment for the three bands (one of which was named The Worst) that Annie arranged to perform at the party.
When 100 guests showed up, Anthony expected a fun weekend of canoeing, spit roasts and having a great time with friends. But when the first band rocked up and asked, “Where can we plug in?”, he sensed that something much bigger was about to happen.
The birthday party turned into three days of unrivalled fun, continuous music and non-stop dancing. The birth of Up The Creek.
No VIP nonsense – everyone’s a VIP!
There is no VIP area at the festival, which means musicians come out to play with their fellow Creekers. Meet your local heroes. Everyone is special at Up The Creek!
Expect the unexpected
From celebrity weddings to surprise riverside opera performances and laughter yoga sessions at sunrise. From live performances on a Pied Piper-like jam van’s rooftop stage, to bikini-clad Creekers taking first prize with a drifting four-poster bed in the Anything That Floats Competition. We’ve seen a lot of weird and wonderful things over the years…
For more information, visit the official website.
Watch the Up The Creek Music Festival 2024 after-movie to get the adrenaline going now: