3 – 11 OCT 2026
With Mia Groenewald, Ané Lourens It’s always playtime in the world of mischief and peeking (“kattekwaad en koekeloer”). Woeps and Waps are unlikely friends. Waps hides away in her imaginary world and Woeps is a know-it-all chatterbox. Teasing and fun develops into an endless imaginative journey full of play, sharing and exploration. With gibberish, funny […]
Presented byJonathan Ball From schoolboy prodigy to Stormers captain, from Springbok glory to life beyond the rugby field – step into the story of the formidable forward who was, perhaps, the most famous member of the Bomb-Squad, and a cornerstone of the Springboks’s world domination.Steven Kitshofreturns to Stellenbosch for a fun and frank conversation withMarco […]
With Francois du Toit, Esthea Kruger, Pieter Grobler, Susan Paterson-Jones, Megan-Geoffrey Prinsand others The Piano Extravaganza is back to thrill audiences for the third year in a row, serving up a feast of beloved classical showpieces. The spectacle builds as more and more pianos join the fun – until the stage is ablaze with 10 […]
With Jan Hugo (piano) Let the piano sing! This programme brings the lyrical and dramatic spirit of opera to the piano, featuring works by Johann Nepomuk Hummel, Sigismond Thalberg, Frédéric Chopin and Franz Liszt. From elegant salon pieces to dazzling operatic soundscapes, the programme captures the passion, drama and poetry of Romanticism. It is an […]
Klein wêreld! (Small World!)invites you into an enchanting world of small artworks. Come discover more than 500 unique pieces in small format by over 100 emerging and established South African visual artists. In this relaxed, accessible space, art becomes part of the festival experience, and everything is immediately available at affordable prices. Supported by WÊRELD […]
Whispers of sun and stars, doves and grapes, fish and flames, windmills and lightning, candlestick and candles – the stained glass windows of the Stellenbosch Moederkerk have a fascinating story to tell. Zorada Temmingh’s perspective on the symbolism in the windows unlocks rich meaning that reaches well beyond those recorded since the installation of the […]
Presented by klyntji.com Ons Klyntjiis the first and oldest Afrikaans magazine, founded in 1896. It was revived in the 1940s–50s, again in the 1990s, and the printed Ons Klyntji literary zine has appeared annually mostly ever since. Klyntji.com was established in 2014 as an independent webzine focusing on diverse and progressive art and culture. Join […]
Join Kokkedoorwinners Hannaand Dirk van der Westhuizen for an unforgettable long-table dining experience at KleinBlouKlip. Celebrate the launch of their new cookbook, Knuppeldik aan kinkelkos, with a five-course feast inspired by the Karoo, family memories and inventive South African cooking. Expect heartfelt stories, beautifully crafted dishes, exceptional wines and an evening of music, nostalgia and […]
With Daniëlla Van Heerden Step into the vibrant world of ’n Leeu in ’n lugballon – Alfabetrympies vir aapsterte, a joyful read-aloud experience that takes children on a journey across South Africa. From Alex in Adelaide to Zandile in Zeerust, little listeners will meet delightful characters and discover the fun of language through rhythm and […]
DEBUT With Carel Nel A late evening in the future. Alone on his birthday, Krapp sits among boxes of memories and the fragile remnants of a life that has slipped away. As he listens to a recording of his younger self – a voice filled with ambition, desire, and confidence – he is forced to […]
With Christian van Zyl(piano), Krayno Lategan(cello), Kristi Steyn(voice) As die mooi aan ons haak is an ode to the stories that shape us. This production, with its unique jazz and big-band sound, explores creativity, inspiration and the human need to create. Together with her original music, accompanied by piano and cello, Kristi weaves stories and […]
Art in public spaces is part of Stellenbosch’s rich cultural environment, and this year the Woordfees offers visitors the chance to explore these treasures on foot with Hanlé Hill. The work of world‑renowned artists is not confined to indoor spaces and can be viewed by everyone on our sidewalks and in our parks – free […]
