3 – 11 OCT 2026
Presented by Queillerie It’s not just rock stars who can turn a show into a party. Our festival poet,Tom Dreyer,**rounds up a handful of friends for an evening of poetry and tunes.The Buckfever Undergroundprovides the percussion, and a cavalcade of our best poets do their thing alongsideDreyer: Danie Marais, Alfred Schaffer, Bibi Slippers, Alwyn Roux, […]
We continue the tradition of setting Die Langtafel (The Long Table) under the majestic oaks of Ryneveld Street, and filling the space in front of the beautiful old buildings with festive food, music and community. Chef Mynhardt Joubert’s menu is inspired by the festive theme: It’s high time we sat around the table, acknowledge each […]
The fifth annual Toyota Stellenbosch Word Festival online art auction is once again presented in collaboration with Strauss & Co, whose specialists have selected works by both emerging and established artists. The auction continues to place artistic excellence at the forefront, while emphasizing visibility and recognition of contemporary practices. The aim is to encourage both […]
With Louisa Theart (flute), Férrol-Jon Davids(clarinet), Elizabeth Retief(piano) All the timbres of Debussy, Bonis, Saint-Saëns, Connesson and more in a programme from the French Romantic era. The flute, clarinet and piano combination is unusual and offers a fresh and easily enjoyed musical experience.
This focused workshop explores the role of art within trusts and estates, offering practical insight for wealth managers, fiduciaries and estate planners. Led by Strauss & Co specialists, the session unpacks how art can function as both a cultural asset and a component of long-term wealth planning – covering valuation, ownership structures, succession, and legacy […]
2026 With Lian Strydom, Luan Maartens An intimate yet raw coming-of-age drama set in South Africa. The story follows Alec and Stephan, two 18-year-olds struggling with the complexities of masculinity, identity and intimacy. Over the course of one night and one day, Alec moves between fragility and intensity, while Stephan must balance his role as […]
With Shaun Oelf, Ramsey Devin Lewis, Craig Katts Tango is not about perfecting steps – it’s about awakening presence. In its embrace, you discover how to hold and be held, how to trust stillness, and how to connect beyond words. Tango becomes a practice in being human, rewiring how you sense, breathe, and relate. ProducerDe […]
In Twee word een: Herinneringe aan 25 jaar saam met Russel Botman,Dr. Beryl Botman reflects on her life and relationship with her late husband. Prof. Russel Botman, former Vice-Chancellor and Rector at Stellenbosch University, passed away 12 years ago, and since then, his widow has written three books on the topic. The latest places the […]
Celebrating 21 years of the Stellenbosch Atelier in Jamestown, this exhibition, curated by Vivian van der Merwe and Fiona Metcalfe, is presented in the historic Rhenish Church Hall. The exhibition brings together selected works including a retrospective element, tracing the Atelier’s evolution alongside new pieces that demonstrate its ongoing creative energy. In a cultural landscape […]
With Karina Erasmus(conducter), Elizca Mulder(accompanist), Marlene Cerfontyne(violin), Lize Jansen van Vuuren(flute), Schalk Joubert (bass), Schalk Wasserman (percussion) The internationally acclaimed Tygerberg Children’s Choir presents a unique programme of intimate, sacred, jubilant and joyous music. The programme is a celebratory ode to the treasures penned by South African composers including****Pieter Bezuidenhout, Franco Prinsloo, Marthie Driessen, Anton […]
WithIngrid Botha, Natascha Louw, Prof Francois Cleophas Women’s rugby is the fastest-growing team sport in the world. With more than 2.7 million players globally, it is expanding faster than the men’s game. Yet a striking paradox remains: in a country where rugby is deeply ingrained in the national identity women’s stories remain conspicuously absent from […]
Presented by Woordboek van die Afrikaanse Taal (WAT) Wherever people speak Afrikaans, unique words and expressions come into being. These treasures are preserved in the WAT). To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the WAT, 100 columns by Jana Lutherhave been compiled in En nog WAT. Luther and other WAT editorial members discuss fascinating words and […]
