Calabash gig to slake your thirst

STARS: PUNK LEGENDS, LOCAL BAND FOKOFPOLISIEKAR

- Hein Kaiser

The Calabash South Africa Festival will set Johannesburg's FNB Stadium on fire this weekend before heading to Cape Town's DHL Stadium a week later.

The line-up promises to deliver a rock spectacle of epic proportions as Green Day and the Offspring debut in Mzansi along with local kick-ass outfit Fokofpolisiekar.

With doors opening at 2pm, it's a good idea to arrive early to avoid traffic congestion and for festival goers to find their spot and start getting into the vibe.

There will be thousands of people rocking up at the venue, so plan it strategically.

Take an Uber, a Bolt or an InDrive to avoid parking frustration or make use of the many park-and-ride meet-and-go points that will be published by the organisers.

All ticket holders will receive important communication before the event with the list of dos, don'ts and must-knows a couple of days before the event.

Making the most of a big day out like Calabash means you must plan beyond your entry and exit. Pack a small backpack or waist bag with essentials such as a fully charged power bank or two and some sunscreen.

Add to that a small foldable rain poncho or waterproof pants that are available from most camping stores that fit into a backpack easily.