Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > French luxury meets African chic at the 24th Absa Champagne in Africa Festival
SHARE
Facebook
Twitter

French luxury meets African chic at the 24th Absa Champagne in Africa Festival

Johannesburg, 9 November – The Absa Champagne in Africa Festival returns to Summer Place in Sandton on Friday, 13 November 2026, bringing authentic French champagne together with contemporary African cuisine, art and live performance.

Now in its 24th year, the festival will explore the theme “When French Luxury Meets Pan-African Chic”, pairing the heritage and craftsmanship of France’s Champagne region with contemporary African design, creativity and hospitality.

For over two decades, the festival has served as a platform connecting Absa with clients to mark shared milestones, build relationships and spotlight African creative talent alongside traditional French craftsmanship. This year is no different.

The festival will bring together 35 Champagne houses, spanning established marques and independent growers, giving guests direct access to tastings and conversations with house representatives.  Culinary experiences will include a live pasta station, sushi, braai favourites, paired alongside their Champagne selections.

Acclaimed South African fashion designer David Tlale will present a curated installation following his recent showcase at South African Fashion Week, bringing fashion and artistic expression into the festival experience.

This year’s festival will also welcome luxury vehicle partner Pharaoh Motor Group, which will display a curated selection of premium vehicles on site, adding automotive design and craftsmanship to the celebration.

Champagne in Africa event details and booking:

  • Date: Friday 13 November 2026
  • Time: 18:00 - 22:00
  • Venue: Summer Place, Hyde Park, Johannesburg
  • Dress code: French chic meets African luxury
  • Ticket price: R2,950 per person (ticket sales are closed)
  • Bookings: Tickets can be purchased directly online via Quicket at quicket.co.za (search "Absa Champagne in Africa Festival"). Early booking is advised as capacity is strictly limited.

Join the conversation using #AbsaChampagneInAfrica and follow @absa.africa on Instagram.  For full event information and booking details, visit Absa Corporate and Investment Banking.

Related Articles

RISK MANAGEMENT

Digital finance for AI-driven economies: Africa’s role in the next phase of cross-border commerce

Africa’s relevance to the evolution of global finance is significant. The continent’s experience, particularly in cross-border payments, provides a glimpse into what tomorrow’s increasingly digital, data-driven global financial system could look like.

RISK MANAGEMENT

In the Race for Faster Cross-Border Payments, Speed Is Not the Only Issue

International payments are the connective tissue of the global economy – enabling trade, investment, and capital mobility across borders. Yet despite their central role in the financial system, they remain stubbornly expensive and complex, creating real friction in the flow of capital and affecting everything from multinational supply chains to individual remittances.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The Role of Custody Services in Building Investor Confidence Across Africa

Despite a year characterised by economic uncertainty and understandable prudence, investor confidence is returning to Africa, with the continent being hailed as an attractive pivot point for investors reeling from policy shifts in the Global North