3 – 11 OCT 2026
The popular and thought provoking Discourse programme tackles issues that affect all South Africans. Whether you want to know more about politics, science, finance and investing, theatre makers, or what concerns students right now, there is a probing discussion with experts that you can attend. Some are solely in Afrikaans, but many are bilingual and […]
The Woordfees started out as a festival for the spoken word and 24 years later words remain at the heart of the programme through the EasyEquities Writers’ Festival where you can listen to talks on fiction, non-fiction, politics, spirituality, biography, memoire and so much more. Exclusive Books have a fully stocked facility in the Book […]
The greater Discussion programme, two thirds of the Film Festival and an exciting set of art exhibitions are all mahala. Discourse Open discussion and an enthusiastic exchange of views on current issues are valued traditions at the Woordfees. This year is no exception. In the Netwerk24 Discussion series, led by Christi van der Westhuizen and […]
It is time for the eleventh competition of the Stellenbosch Woordfees Short Story Anthology. This collection has become a literary institution and “serves as a kind of yearbook with which Afrikaans writers reflect something of the spirit of the times with each harvest of short stories,” says Saartjie Botha, director of the Stellenbosch Woordfees. Previous […]
The Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees Visual Arts Programme opened on 11 October. In collaboration with Strauss & Co and RESERVOIR, the exhibitions and art auction are a true feast for the eyes. SU Museum: View the work of our festival artists, Xhanti Zwelendaba and Benjamin Stanwix, daily from 09:00 to 18:00. Stadsaal: The Toyota Stellenbosch […]
The theme for the 2023 Toyota SU Woordfees has just been announced along with the date of the programme launch. The 2023 festival theme is “Borrel” (Bubble) – a term that conjures up several images and meanings. “It can mean effervescence or an elated, dreamlike feeling; is reminiscent of innocent youthful fun with soap bubbles […]
We crossed the finish line and concluded a wonderful festival. Enjoy a look back on the playfulnes, joy, variety and flair captured during the flora season. And now for the rest of spring – go out and play! We will see you in 2025 from 11 to 19 October. A big thank you to all […]
Adam Small did not stand in the service of politics or any social philosophies. His sense of himself and others lay with his conscience. His language created an atmosphere, a remarkable presence, a sense of place. It carries the full fate and destiny of the people who speak it. Who is this poet who still […]
Die 25ste Toyota Stellenbosch is op Vrydag 10 Oktober in die Eikestad ingelui tydens ’n mediafunksie by die US Museum en by die jaarlikse Woordfees-langtafel in Ryneveldstraat. “Om ’n kwarteeu te kan vier, is ’n mylpaal vir ’n kunstefees in Suid-Afrika,” het Saartjie Botha, direkteur van die Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees, gesê. Volhoubaarheid bly vir haar […]
Come SHARE in the rhythm of the open-air concerts. The Toyota Music Festival once again brought the Jan Marais Nature Reserve to life — with enchanting music and feet that just couldn’t stay still. We kicked off with the legendary Soweto String Quartet and the ULTRASONIC performance, followed by pop star Will Linley. Local spirit […]
KARATARA With: Shaun Oelf, Grant van Ster, Dean John Smith The residents lost everything; some lost their lives … Karatara is based on the true story of the disaster in the Knysna district in 2018. In the middle of the night, a fire consumed the town. This dance drama tells the story of a community’s […]
ANGLO ANGST With: Nichola Viviers, Mia van der Merwe, Jordyn Linklater, Thalia Alberts, Izette Blignaut, Vihann van Rooyen, Zoë-blu Mottram Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet becomes Romeo and Johanna: The AngloBoer War Version in this crazy musical from Estefan Coetzee – a new director who excels in experimental theatre. This is the last dress rehearsal and […]