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South Africa is a country with a rich cultural heritage, shaped by centuries of history and a melting pot of different cultures and traditions. From traditional dance and music to the contemporary art and design scene, from the iconic jazz music of Cape Town to the thriving theatre scene of Johannesburg, South Africa has a wealth of artistic and cultural experiences to offer. This page is designed to provide visitors with a glimpse into the world of South African arts and culture and the best places to experience it. Join us on this virtual journey as we share stories, tips, and recommendations to help you discover the rich and fascinating world of South African arts and culture.
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Art Unleashed: Baz-Art Marks 7th Anniversary with Pioneering Interactive Art Trail, Celebrating a Decade of Public Art
As Baz-Art turns seven, the organisation proudly celebrates its rich history of artistry and community...
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Poetry on Melville Koppies
Heritage-award-winning Melville Koppies always looks for different activities to entice new visitors. Go on Sunday,...
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Winners of the 30th Operalia Competition Announced
Bass Stephano Park and Soprano Julie Roset win opera’s world cup, South African soprano Nombulelo...
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Four Solo Presentations open at LCA Next Week
Latitudes is excited to announce that Latitudes Centre for the Arts will be opening solo...
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Save the Date: Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2024
The eleventh edition of Investec Cape Town Art Fair, Africa’s largest art fair, takes place...
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New Cape Town Attraction takes Visitors into the Earth
An unprecedented attraction that brings together artistry, ancient geology and engineering is soon to be...
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Franschhoek Creates 2023
From October 27th to November 7th, Franschhoek transforms into an arts haven, where art enthusiasts...
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Art For Everyone: Boschendal X Brundyn open the Winelands’ Coolest Art Destination
The start of the summer season in the Cape Winelands has coincided with the opening...
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Sanctuary Mandela is Proud to be Collaborating with the Dante Quartet
The Dante String Quartet will be in South Africa between 12 and 23 October 2023...
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MASTER CLASS starring Sandra Prinsloo for Toyota US Woordfees in Stellenbosch
If you missed out on Cape Town Opera and Pieter Toerien’s recent sold-out seasons of...
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Operalia in Cape Town
World’s foremost opera competition, the brainchild of Placido Domingo, takes place in South Africa 30...
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Spier Light Art 2024: Call for Proposals
Do you make art with light as a medium? Do you have works that use...
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Call for Applications: IMPRESARIO for the Less Good Idea
Call for Applications: IMPRESARIO for the Less Good Idea The Centre for the Less Good...
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Cape Town Opera’s Grand Scale ‘TOSCA’ for Artscape Opera House In Sept
Cape Town Opera’s Grand Scale ‘TOSCA’ for Artscape Opera House In Sept After a stellar...
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Woodlands Boulevard Shopping Centre presents Marco Olivier exhibition “The Face of Art”
Woodlands Boulevard Shopping Centre is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated mall-wide exhibition, “The Face of...
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Paintings by Renowned Artist Thomas Baines Successfully Restored and Preserved for Current and Future Generations to Enjoy
Nedbank is proud to announce that four recently restored artworks by Thomas Baines, a renowned...
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10th South African International Ballet Competition Wraps at Artscape – South Korea takes Double Gold & SA Dancers Shine
After three exciting days of classical ballet and contemporary dance, the 10th South African International...
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The Mzansi National Philharmonic Celebrates Women’s Month with 2023 National Tour in August
The Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra is undertaking its second national tour of South Africa, performing...
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Turbine Art Fair Finds New Home at Hyde Park Corner following 50-years of Support
The Turbine Art Fair (TAF) is celebrating a milestone with a bold move to its...
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Joburg Theatre Announced as Home of 2023 Basadi in Music Awards (BIMA)
The prestigious Joburg Theatre has been named the official home for the highly anticipated 2023...
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Bespoke Art at Solo Studios
The eagerly anticipated ‘Solo Studios – Intimate Art Encounters’ returns to the Riebeek Valley in...
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An Act of Faith – A New Ceramics Exhibition at Spier
When you hear the word ‘ceramics’, you probably don’t think of magic. But working with...
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TOSCA for Joburg Theatre in July – Presented by Cape Town Opera
Cape Town Opera (CTO) will present Puccini’s powerful TOSCA to Joburg Theatre audiences on the Mandela Stage...
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Book for your JO Sunday Winter Concerts
FIRST CONCERT Johannesburg Opera and IT Corner, Melville present, Sunday Morning Concert – FAVOURITE OPERA AND MUSICALS CONCERT....
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Enchanting Cinderella for Winter School Holidays at Artscape 4-8 July 2023
An enchanting operatic production of Cinderella will come to life in the upcoming winter school holidays in a spectacular...
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LAMTA presents Vintage Jukebox at Theatre on the Bay, 14-24 June 2023
Vintage Jukebox presented by the Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA) is a dynamic new dance production...
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50 Years of Dance
JAZZART Dance Theatre celebrates its half century with a festival of dance, including their international premiere...
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A Classroom without Walls
Schools are regular visitors to Melville Koppies and it’s no surprise why. From pre-schoolers to...
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Cape Town Arts Festival Celebrates 100 years of Langa with Langa Vibes
The Cape Town Arts Festival (CTAF) together with Langa Vibes (Langa Creatives Collective) will host the Langa Community Arts Festival to...
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Joburg Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet Returns to the Stage in June and July
After an absence of seven years Joburg Ballet’s magnificent production of Romeo and Juliet returns to the...
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Celebrated Conductor, Benjamin Zander, brings his award-winning Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra on Tour to South Africa in June
Performing two gigantic works in the Orchestral repertoire – Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben and the rarely...
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Meet four Design Indaba Emerging Creatives Defining the Future of the South African Fashion Industry
With their bold approaches to fashion, four up-and-coming designers caught the attention of Design Indaba...
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13th Shakespeare Schools Festival SA for Star Theatre in District Six for its Longest Season Yet
The 13th Shakespeare Schools Festival South Africa (SSFSA) has announced its longest season yet with...
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The Pearl Fishers
Cape Town Opera’s 2021 production of Bizet’s masterful opera, The Pearl Fishers (Les pêcheurs de perles), returns...
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Slindile Mthembu Returns to the Soweto Theatre with Hard Hitting Thought-Provoking Work
In 2023 Slindile Mthembu returns to the Soweto theatre 6 years since her well-received, Standard Bank...
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Take a Child to the Theatre in March with ASSITEJ SA and Soweto Theatre
ASSITEJ (International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People) runs an ongoing, global campaign...
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Hot Talent to Watch – Design Indaba’s Emerging Creatives Class of 2023 has just been announced!
Twenty young South Africans from across South Africa have been selected from more than 340...
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Nominees Announced for 58th Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards
The Distell Group and Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards panel are proud to announce the...
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Artist Krisjan Rossouw Celebrates a Decade of Creating Bold, Iconic Photographic Artworks
Ten years ago, photographer Krisjan Rossouw burst onto the art scene with his compelling, contemporary...
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AITY Gallery Expands with New Location in Franschhoek
AITY Gallery is thrilled to announce the opening of a new gallery space in Franschhoek....
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Artist’s First Solo Show is Testimony to Women’s Vulnerability and Strength
Celebrated internationally and locally, artist Jaret Loggenberg will showcase her first solo exhibition in South...
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IPAF Breaks New Ground with Augmented Reality Murals, Sculptures and more!
Africa’s leading public arts festival, IPAF, will take place from 1-5 March 2023 in one of...
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Compelling Exhibition “Memoirs of Light” on Show in Cape Town
A compelling new fine art exhibition, “Memoirs of Light” opens in March in Cape Town....
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The Home to a Long Rich Tradition Honours the Legend Gibson Kente with a Theatre
Soweto Theatre is excited to announce that The Red Theatre will be renamed to Gibson Kente Theatre (Auditorium)....
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J.P. Morgan Unveils Latest Work from Abadali Art Development Programme and Celebrates Success of Inaugiral Intake
The programme is unique in J.P. Morgan’s global network and a demonstration of its commitment...
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International Public Art Festival 2023 in Cape Town CBD: 1-5 March
Set to boost the local creative economy, and running from 1-5 March 2023, the International...
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Sell with Strauss & Co in 2023
Wondering what the value of your artworks are? Are you thinking of selling? Strauss &...
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Soak up Hip-Hop Culture in State-of-the-Art Museum
South Africa’s first hip-hop museum provides educational resources and cutting-edge technology for visitors to immerse...
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Joburg Theatre with John Kani Announces August Wilson’s Fences for Black History Month 2023
Following the successful appointment of James Ngcobo as Artistic Director in July 2022, Joburg Theatre...
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Social Impact Arts Prize 2022
Social Impact Arts Prize 2022 Exhibition: 1 December 2022- 31 January 2023 Process and...
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Cape Town Opera presents ‘BUBBLES’ at the Artscape Innovation Lounge – 14-17 Dec
Bubbles, part of Cape Town Opera’s successful Opera Blocks series, returns to the Artscape Theatre by popular demand...
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The Un-gallery Brings Township Talent to the Suburbs
The un-gallery brings township talent to the suburbs. Public benefit organisation 10millionmakers has launched the...
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Social Impact Arts Prize 2022
Social Impact Arts Prize 2022 Exhibition 1 December 2022 until 31 January 2023 Workshops and...
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A Strange Song curated by Candice Thikeson
A STRANGE SONG CURATED BY CANDICE THIKESON 14 OCTOBER 2022 – 18 JANUARY 2023 BOSCHENDAL...