3 – 11 OCT 2026
With André van der Merwe(dirigent) Celebrating its 90th anniversary, the Stellenbosch University Choir takes to the stage with a performance of exceptional calibre. Expect their signature energy, a rich choral sound, and a fresh repertoire that showcases their artistry. Join us for a vibrant musical experience that promises brilliance and joy.
Lace up your running shoes and choose the fast track – in Afrikaans. At the Velddraf you are more than just a number: participants jog or walk with a unique Afrikaans word from the Woordeboek van die Afrikaanse Taal (WAT)__as their race number. Everyone is welcome – from “doekvoet” to “donderweer” and “blitsig” to “baanbreker”! […]
With Amanda Botha In 1946, Maggie Laubser received an honorary medal for Art from the South African Academy for Science and Arts. In the same month, she met the art dealer Dr Helmut Silberberg. Over time, he handled her affairs. Eventually, he became the sole buyer of almost 100 of her paintings – in a […]
Learners in grades 4 to 9 are invited to let their imagination run free by writing a poem inspired by the Woordfees 2026 theme, “High time”, and bringing it to life visually on an A3 poster. Verf-en-Vers is an annual school project. The best artworks are exhibited during the Woordfees in the foyers of WOW’s […]
Experience the Stellenbosch Art Mile through a slower, more sensory encounter with art, ecology, and place. This year’s exhibition, Entangled Ground, explores community as a living ecology – a network of water, soil, plants, animals, materials, weather conditions and human presence. This guided walk invites festival-goers to listen, look, touch, pause and observe. Through the […]
With Lynelle Kenned, Mario Nell(harpisichord), Johanna Roos(violin) Anna Maria della Pietà was Venice’s child prodigy. By the age of eight she was already a violinist and composer, and at twelve she became the youngest concert master of the renowned orchestra of the Ospedale della Pietà.Born a foundling and the daughter of a prostitute. Her teacher […]
DEBUT With Cindy Swanepoel, Heinrich Wentzel, Jeanne-Marié Koekemoer, Geon Nel Vlindervryis a translation of Leonard Gershe’s hit comedy Butterflies are Free. Daan Bekker is a blind 19 year old who has recently moved to Cape Town, partly to pursue a singing career but mostly to free himself from the grip of his overbearing mother. His […]
With André van der Merwe(conductor) Voces Cordis (“Voices of the Heart”), returns with choral music shaped by depth, connection, and shared history. Following their 2025 Woordtrofee for Outstanding Contribution to Classical Music (Vocal), the choir continues to celebrate new milestones and delight festival-goers with their exceptional repertoire.
2002 With Johannes Kerkorrel & Die Gereformeerde Blues Band, Koos Kombuis, Bernoldus Niemand, Dagga Dirk Uys 1989, South Africa. The apartheid regime is faltering. A final push is given to the Afrikaner monolith by its own offspring who demand the right to choose peace over war. The film focuses on the controversial two-month-long music tour […]
With Vusi Mahlasela(vocals, guitar), Tsholofelo Papo (guitar) Vusi Mahlasela, an internationally acclaimed and award-winning artist, is celebrated as a true South African national treasure. With a career spanning over three decades and ten albums, he now brings his heart, energy, and music to the 2026 Stellenbosch Woordfees for the very first time. In this intimate […]
Do you dream of capturing your life story as a legacy? Join Bloemfontein writer and retreat facilitator Zarine Roodtfor a practical memoir workshop, ideal for beginners. Discover how to unlock memories, find your unique voice, and handle challenges such as sensitive information. You’ll learn how to create a timeline and choose the core of your […]
This exhibition and auction positions art jewellery as a dynamic counterpart to still-life painting. Where painting fixes a moment, jewellery mobilises it; where still life suggests stillness, jewellery introduces gesture, temporality and interaction. By bringing these disciplines into dialogue within the exhibition, a shift is proposed – from observation to participation, from image to object, […]
