11 – 19 Oct 2025
Othello, the internationally awarded South African production starring Atandwa Kani, Albert Pretorius, Faniswa Yisa and many more stellar South African performers comes to the Woordfees for five performances in the Adam Small Auditorium. Reset in Namibia at the time of the Herero Uprising under Dutch colonisation, this thought-provoking rendition of one of Shakespeare’s more controversial […]
The games aren’t quite over yet—the podium beckons. The nominations for this year’s Woordtrofees Awards have just been announced, featuring a new prize named after the legendary journalist Martie Meiring. The winners, who will each receive a certificate and a sum of money, will be announced on 28 October at an awards event in Stellenbosch. […]
We crossed the finish line and concluded a wonderful festival. Thank you to our dedicated artists – you give our festival life. And to all our loyal festival goers – you keep the festival alive. “We are very pleased with the quality of performances at this year’s Woordfees, as well as ticket sales,” says Saartjie […]
The Toyota Music Festival brings the best of contemporary South African music to Stellenbosch. You don’t need a single word to get into the groove of the magical jazz performances at Petites Bulles, the Daisy Jones Bar and at the SU Conservatory Amphitheatre. Ramon Alexander, Schalk Joubert, Alwyn Dyers, Melisize Plaatjie and many more. Late […]
Art doesn’t require words. You won’t need a word of Afrikaans to visit the many galleries and exhibitions that are open to the public during the festival – most of them free. The Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees takes place this year from 28 September to 6 October and the theme is “play”. Get your tickets at […]