3 – 11 OCT 2026
Presented by__Hemel & See Jeanne vertel introduces book lovers to one of the most popular writer-poets in Afrikaans. Jeanne Goosen, portrayed by Winnie Rust Nel, will chat about her life, her loves, and her work, as if she is still right here with us. Afterwards, Nini Bennettwill talk to Petrovna Metelerkamp about the publication of […]
Presented by Penguin Random House Beloved celebrity chef Jenny Morris, affectionately known as the Giggling Gourmet, cooks from her seventh book,Greedy Girl. Written in Jenny’s signature style – sometimes sweet, sometimes spicy, always sassy – the recipes are flavoured with Greek, Moroccan, French and South African influences. Jenny will be chatting with her partner, Gordon […]
Jeremy Loops is widely regarded as one of the most dynamic performing artists in South Africa. In loops, this talented singer creates his own orchestra, with instruments including the harmonica, ukulele and guitar – all played by himself. With albums such as Trading Change, Critical as Waterand Heard You Got Love, he has built an […]
Presented by Protea Boekhuis, Human & Rousseau Louise Viljoenenters into conversation with two voices who continue to leave profound footprints in Afrikaans literature: Joan Hambidge and Johan Myburg. Amberkamer: Gedigte uit die 21ste eeuis a selection of Hambidge’s work compiled by Karen de Wet. Steierwerkis the latest collection from Myburg’s pen, following Narreskip (2022) and […]
Discover the charm and inspiration of the historic Johnman Gardens behind whitewashed walls in Herte Street. For decades water from the millstream that flows in a network of ‘leiwater’ channels has given life to the gardens. Admire the beautiful old trees, enjoy beds filled with cutting flowers, and experience the garden’s old-world character with Pietman […]
With Jacques De Villiers(piano, acoustics, voice), Stephen Kosterman(electric), Raziela Kosterman(violin), Lardo de Beer(drums), Stanley June (bass), Jacques Scorgie(engineer) As solar dust enters the Earth’s atmosphere, light is created in the friction. The Northern Lights is a natural phenomenon that pours an “otherworldly” experience over the viewer. There was a day when you entered this Earth’s […]
With Annien Shaw(violin), Matthew Campbell-Stead(violin), Azra Isaacs(viola), Babette Roosenschoon (cello) What would happen if the Juliet String Quartet curated a playlist drawn from their musical passions? Playlist offers just that. A carefully crafted selection of works the ensemble loves, has performed, is currently exploring, and music written especially for them. Together, these pieces form a […]
Strauss & Co is hosting a special preview celebrating the opening of the Jewellery Exhibition, presented alongside and in conversation with the Still Life art exhibition. 5 OCT 15:00Oude Leeskamer | Free
With Aurum Cantores(mixed choir),Winfried Lüdemann (conductor), Marina Erasmus(soprano),Theresa van der Merwe(piano),Van Wyk Venter (tenor),Emma Stiff(first violin), Vialli Mocke(second violin), Rudolf Smit(viola),Christiaan Naudé(cello) This performance promises lovers of choral music an exciting musical experience. Pieter van der Westhuizen’s “Loof, loof, loof die Here” exhibits intriguing melodic inspiration. Chris Lamprecht’s “Verbly jul in die Here” is an […]
With Bianca Flanders This delightful new cabaret can best be described as a mouth-watering smorgasbord of theatrical bites. Playful, provocative and genre-bending, the production offers a rich feast of contemporary South African writing, sharp humour, visual sparkle and kamishibai (traditional paper theatre). It’s set to win hearts, inviting festivalgoers to enjoy a fresh, inventive and […]
With Luke van der Merwe(guitar, oud, mandolin), Leon Ecroignard(double bass, bass, percussion) Karin Hougaard is a powerful performer who captivates from start to finish with her emotional depth, dramatic presence and poetic storytelling. Her show explores love, longing, identity and womanhood with honesty and grace. Every moment – song or silence – is transformed into […]
With Heinrich Wentzel, Angelique Filter, Jeanne-Marié Koekemoer, Zara West, Frances van Rooyen, Caeli Aggenbach, Zoë Oosthuizen Where do all of your missing socks go? In every cupboard in the whole wide world there is a little cupboard-creature ensuring that your cupboard stays spic-n-span and in tip top shape. Kasper, a proud cupboard-cadette valiantly joins forces […]
