The Chairman

The Chairman A sophisticated world class bar that stimulates the imagination and bends all rules and conventions. No better location for The Chairman.
(979)

Situated in the historic point precinct of Durban with an illustrious story.

29/05/2026

DAY 2:
Mbuso Khoza presents: A Weekend of Heritage 🔥
Revisiting the ancient Zulu melodies known as Ukuhuba — powerful clan songs passed down through generations.
Experience the soul-stirring voices of KZN’s iconic surnames:
Mhlongo • Khoza • Mkhize • Zwide & many more.
🎟️ Tickets available now on Quicket!

27/05/2026

NIGHT 1:
Join .khoza for a rare, deeply rooted musical experience
Night 1 – Umkhokha & African Spirituals
SAT 30 MAY | Doors Open 18:00 | Show Starts 19:00
R350 via Quicket
Step into a sacred space of sound. From Umkhokha to ZamaNazareth — an immersive journey through African spirituality, healing & connection.
Ticket link in bio

Following a viral rise and growing global recognition, brings an intimate performance to Durban.
25/05/2026

Following a viral rise and growing global recognition, brings an intimate performance to Durban.

The Brother Moves On returns to The Chairman for an intimate preview of Flora - the first offering in the trilogy Flora,...
15/05/2026

The Brother Moves On returns to The Chairman for an intimate preview of Flora - the first offering in the trilogy Flora, Fauna and Fcking*.

Durban, don’t hear about this one afterwards.

Join .khoza for a rare, deeply rooted musical experience on 30 & 31 May 2026.Night 1 - Umkhokha & African SpiritualStep...
09/05/2026

Join .khoza for a rare, deeply rooted musical experience on 30 & 31 May 2026.

Night 1 - Umkhokha & African Spiritual
Step into a sacred space of sound. From Umkhokha to ZamaNazareth, this is an immersive journey through African spirituality, healing, and connection.

Night 2 - Amahubo, Zulu Kings & Heritage Music
A powerful passage through time - tracing Zulu kingship, clan traditions (Ngema, Mhlongo, Khoza), and the stories carried in song across generations.

R350 per night via Quicket. Ticket link in bio.

01/05/2026

Three bodies. Infinite sound.

This Sunday at The Chairman, the returns, redefining the trio as a living orchestra.

3 May 2026 | Doors 1PM | Live from 4PM

moves between trumpet and keys, summoning melody and harmony as one voice. bends time itself through drums and keys, w...
27/04/2026

moves between trumpet and keys, summoning melody and harmony as one voice. bends time itself through drums and keys, where rhythm and resonance pulse together. completes the circle, shaping the unseen through keys and triggers - stretching sound into memory and space.

What emerges is a layered architecture of sound: dense yet spacious, intricate yet instinctive. A conversation between worlds where rhythm remembers, harmony listens, and texture dreams.

Here, the idea of a big band is reimagined.
not as quantity, but as depth.
not as volume, but as presence.

The weekend is calling…Join us at The Chairman this Friday and Saturday for good food, great music, and the kind of atmo...
17/04/2026

The weekend is calling…

Join us at The Chairman this Friday and Saturday for good food, great music, and the kind of atmosphere you don’t rush through - just come through, dine and settle into the vibe.

Then on Sunday, we close the weekend with something special - live!

Please note:
Doors open at 5PM | Show starts at 6PM
Tickets are almost sold out, and there will likely be no door sales.

Secure your spot and come experience it properly.

The movement continues. returns for its third installation, Mixed & Motion as they go back-to-back with at The Chairman...
03/03/2026

The movement continues.

returns for its third installation, Mixed & Motion as they go back-to-back with at The Chairman.

The 16th South African Association for Jazz Education (SAJE) Conference concludes, under this year’s theme “Indigenous M...
24/02/2026

The 16th South African Association for Jazz Education (SAJE) Conference concludes, under this year’s theme “Indigenous Musical Elements in South African Jazz: Exploring Theory and Practice,” At The Chairman with three powerful voices: Sbonelo Mlita, Lu Dlamini, Buddy Wells.

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146 Mahatma Gandhi Road
Durban
4001

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Thursday 19:00 - 02:00
Friday 00:00 - 02:00
19:00 - 02:00
Saturday 00:00 - 02:00
19:00 - 02:00

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