3 – 11 OCT 2026
With Charl du Plessis(piano), Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra Join the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra for an electrifying evening of orchestral masterworks under the baton of Jason Atherton, with acclaimed pianist Charl du Plessis. Dmitri Shostakovich’s brilliant Festive Overture opens the concert, followed by George Gershwin’s iconic “Rhapsody in Blue”. After interval, Antonín Dvořák’s beloved Symphony […]
Reach for the Stars is an inclusive dance platform, where raw talent, powerful stories and cultural expression collide on one stage. This production showcases dancers aged 8 to 35 from across the country, spanning every dance style including some that are uniquely South African. Audiences can expect electrifying performances, emotional journeys and a front-row seat […]
Presented by Penguin Random House The ever-popular Irma Joubert returns with her latest novel.Rebekka van Kameeldoornplaas tells the story of a farm child who ends up in England through a twist of fate and must grapple with profound questions: Where does she fit in the world? Is she Boer or Brit? Elna van der Merwe […]
A Tannie Maria Cookbook Presented by Penguin Random House The Gourmand Award-winning Recipes to Live For bySally Andrew features recipes from her first four best-selling Tannie Maria mystery novels, as well as some tantalising new additions. Many of the dishes are slow foods and traditional South African recipes, but there are also quick meals and […]
With Johan van der Merwe and others It’s sometimes called “The Great Silence”: loneliness, and the longing for togetherness and meaning. The World Health Organization has named loneliness a pandemic. Many countries have made combating loneliness a top priority. Youth unemployment, alienation through social media, and the collapse of communities are daily realities. In a […]
With Johan van der Merwe and others Everything these days is uncertain. How do we know what is true? “Deepfakes” make it impossible to believe our own eyes. AI writes sermons, creates art, and mimics human thought. We live in an age where the line between real and fake is blurred – not only in […]
With Johan van der Merweand others Christian nationalism is surfacing in different places and forms. America is a good example – but what about South Africa? In the 1980s, the Church’s prophetic voice rang out loudly, whether laying the foundations of apartheid or opposing it. Now, with municipal elections around the corner, urgent questions arise: […]
Presented by Penguin Random House Every part of every old Karoo house holds memories. Their front doors are portals to the mysteries that lie within, the lives that have been lived in each one and the stories that are an inextricable of the wide rooms with their wooden floors. Join author, food writer and playwright […]
This exhibition explores the understanding that humanity is not separate from nature, but deeply woven into it. Through reflections on landscapes, rivers, mountains, trees and the rhythms of nature, the works invite viewers to reconsider their relationship with the earth. By reconnecting with the natural world as an extension of ourselves, we may begin to […]
THE ART OF HOUGAARD WINTERBACH For five decades, artist Hougaard Winterbach has created work that blurs the boundaries between so‑called “high art” and pop culture. In his art one sees the influence of the Western artistic tradition, but also markers of comic strips, rock iconography, and more. The book Rites of Passage – The Art […]
Strauss & Co’s Senior Art Specialist,Elmarie van Straten, will guide you through some of the highlights of the art auction, offering insight into the artists’ practices and the symbolism behind their works. 6and 8 OCT 14:00-15:00Stellenbosch Town Hall | Free
RSG’s popular Bekbasaar: Die reine wynheid is coming to the Boland! Led by experienced radio personality Martelize Brink, this programme promises to take festivalgoers on an intimate and insightful journey through the rich and diverse world of the South African wine industry.This is more than just a programme about wine; it is a celebration of […]
