A platform to celebrate, reflect and collaborate

The sociable weaver nest grows bigger and stronger each day as hundreds of birds work together to co-create their home. As South Africa’s longest-running and most diverse arts festival, the National Arts Festival provides a platform to co-create our future nation.

Our 50th festival will feature a diversity of works across language and genre. From familiar favourites to ambitious new ideas, and over 200 options to choose from, there is something for everyone on the programme.