Sandstone Cosmos Festival 2026

Sandstone Estates proudly presents the annual Cosmos Festival in April 2026 - a living showcase of South Africa's mechanical, military, agricultural, aviation and steam heritage.

The Sandstone Steam Railway, one of the largest private collections of steam locomotives in the world, will be in full swing over Easter weekend, alongside vintage tractors and earthmoving machinery, Afrikaner trek oxen, classic trucks and cars, an extensive military heritage display in partnership with the SA Armour Museum, and classic aircraft from the Classic Flying Collection.

Pricing:

• Adults: R385
• Pensioners (60+): R315
• Kids (aged 4-12): R195
• Children aged 3 and under are free

Please note:

• Tickets are also available for purchase at the gate on each day of the festival.
• There are discounts available for Multi-Day Passes - please select your first date of attendance when purchasing tickets, and the various multi-pass options will be displayed.

Entry tickets include:

• Rides on all operating vehicles of the day - military vehicles, ox wagons, tractors and other vintage vehicles, as well as steam train rides on the "Grootdraai Loop" (approx. 30 minutes) or Seb's Children's Railway (also 30 minutes).

Entry tickets do not include:

• Tickets for the SEKONYELA EXPLORER, Sandstone's flagship rail journey of approximately 2 hours which operates twice per day at 11h00 and 15h00. These tickets are available for pre-purchase as an Add-On to your entry ticket, and available on site. Tickets are subject to a max. capacity of 180 people per journey.
• Flights in CLASSIC AIRCRAFT, including a De Havilland Tiger Moth, Boeing Stearman and more, are available for purchase on site. Availability is subject to weather conditions and capacity.

Gate times:

Thursday 2 April: 8.30am - 6pm

Friday 3 April: 8.30am - 6pm

Saturday 4 April: 8.30am - 6pm

Sunday 5 April: 8.30am - 5pm