Spier commits to 3 more years as platinum sponsor of the Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees

Stellenbosch – The internationally acclaimed Spier Wine Estate is continuing its platinum sponsorship of the Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees for another three years.

Spier has been the official title sponsor of the festival’s Spier Theatre programme since 2025 – a flagship genre that has showcased 55 world-class productions over the past year and which heads to the 2026 kykNET Fiëstas awards with 47 nominations.

Saartjie Botha, director of the Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees, says: “For decades, Spier has been a supporter of the arts and artist development. Through this longer term platinum sponsorship of the Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees, they are also investing in the well-being and social cohesion of our local community, as well as showcasing Stellenbosch as a destination. The Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees is privileged to be associated with Spier and everything the estate stands for.”

Spier also hosts a variety of items on the broader festival programme annually, ranging from four-course meals and workshops with their award-winning winemakers and cellar masters, to discussions about books, authors, and sustainable farming. And we can’t think of a better pairing for each festival occasion than a glass of Spier from the Stellenbosch Wine Routes.

“At Spier, art has always been at the heart of who we are. Our renewed three‑year partnership with Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees reflects our belief that the arts, like wine, flourishes through care and dedication. We’re proud to help nurture the stories, ideas, and imagination that makes the festival thrive,” says Annebelle Schreuders, Managing Director of Spier Hospitality.

The Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees also acknowledges three existing platinum sponsors who have already signed contracts with the festival – Toyota, Stellenbosch University, and most recently, EasyEquities.

2026 festival dates

The 26th Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees will take place from 3 to 11 October. Keep an eye on our social media platforms, newsletter, and website at woordfees.co.za/en for festival news.