Update: The Sand Music Festival has officially rescheduled its event dates to October 23-25, 2026, following a last-minute venue switch to the Kingfisher Inn in Mangochi, according to Nyasa Times.
Organisers from Impakt Events Management confirmed that the relocation from the Sunbird Nkopola Leisure Centre was necessitated after the original venue became inaccessible. They cited a "knock-on effect" from earlier schedule changes that had initially delayed the festival from its original September dates, causing a clash with other functions at the original venue.
Despite the logistical hurdles, organisers assured attendees that final preparations are continuing for the three-day music and entertainment weekend.