South African soulful singer and songwriter Nia Pearl has been unveiled as the headline act for this year’s Gin Garden Festival.
Nia Pearl will headline the festival on October 3, 2026, at Sharma House in Ezulwini, where organisers are preparing to bring together live music, food, fashion and premium lifestyle experiences in an event aimed at attracting both local and regional entertainment lovers.
The organisers took to social media to announce Nia Pearl’s inclusion, describing the singer as one of the key attractions for this year’s festival. 
“South African music sensation Nia Pearl is officially joining Gin Gardens 2026, bringing her voice, elegance, and chart-topping hits to Eswatini’s biggest premium gin lifestyle experience,” the festival announced.
The organisers have released several ticket categories for Gin Garden Festival 2026, with attendees being encouraged to secure their places early.
Main Garden Early Bird tickets are priced at E250, while VIP Early Bird tickets cost E600.
Once the early-bird allocation is exhausted, Main Garden Presale tickets will be available at E300, while VIP Presale tickets will cost E900.
Organisers have urged prospective attendees to buy their tickets ahead of the event, particularly as the programme continues to take shape.
“Get your tickets now and be part of Eswatini’s premier lifestyle event,” the organisers said.
Peleka Lwana, professionally known as Nia Pearl, is a South African singer and songwriter from Mthatha in the Eastern Cape.
Her passion for music began in primary school, inspired by her sisters, before she developed her talent through school choir and talent competitions.
She later studied contemporary music at Damelin University, graduating in 2013.
Nia Pearl has since built a career through collaborations with leading South African artists and producers, including DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small, Tyler ICU, Major League, Mas Musiq, DJ Stokie and Mobi Dixon.
Her collaboration with Kabza De Small, “Nia Lo,” has surpassed 3.7 million YouTube views.
