Back To The City 2025 Event Date Announced! The countdown has officially begun for the highly anticipated 19th edition of the Back to the City (BTTC) Festival, as celebrated music industry figure Rashid Kay takes to social media to announce the event.
Mark your calendars for this landmark celebration, set to take place in 2025, as the festival continues to be a cornerstone of South Africa’s vibrant hip-hop culture. Since its inception, the Back to the City Festival has evolved into the largest gathering of hip-hop enthusiasts in the country, attracting thousands of fans, artists, and industry insiders.
Each year, the festival showcases an impressive lineup of local and international acts, celebrating the diverse talent within the South African hip-hop community. Taking to X, Rashid Kay who is also part of the organizing members of Back To The City announced that the 2025 Back To The City concert will take place on the 11th of October. “11 October 2025 19 Years of Back To The City SAVE THE DATE #BTTC2025,” wrote Rashid.
As South Africa’s hip-hop scene flourishes and transforms, the BTTC Festival emerges as a shining beacon of the genre’s profound impact and the community it has nurtured for nearly two decades. This year’s festival, which recently concluded, offered an electrifying celebration of SA hip-hop culture.
Fans and artists alike revelled in the vibrant atmosphere, creating unforgettable memories together. Notably, the event prioritized safety, with reports indicating minimal to no crime on the day, allowing everyone to focus on what truly mattered—having a great time and enjoying the music.
Details regarding the lineup and ticket sales will be announced in the coming months, but one thing is for sure: the Back to the City Festival promises to be an unforgettable celebration of hip-hop culture in 2025. Stay tuned for updates as the excitement builds!
