2019 Festival

2019 National Arts Festival

The 45th National Arts Festival will take place in Makhanda from 27 June to 7 July 2019.

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Planning for amazing – tips on finding a place to stay and how to get to and around the city of Makhanda.
If you’re a seasoned Festival-goer, send your tips to info@nationalartsfestival.co.za and we’ll share them on the site.
If you’re attending the Festival as an artist, we suggest a visit to the Artist Zone where you can access the information you need.