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Maitisong Festival

The Maitisong Festival is an annual three-day multidisciplinary arts celebration held at the Maitisong Theatre in Gaborone, Botswana. From August 21 to 23, 2026, the event features a diverse lineup of performances including traditional dance, hip-hop, neo-soul music, and interactive playback theatre.

Date
Aug 21-23, 2026
Location
Gaborone
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Maitisong Festival
Date
Aug 21-23, 2026
Location
Gaborone
Arts Festival Performing Arts Theatre

Event summary

Highlights

  • Multidisciplinary '4THAKULCHA' showcase blending hip-hop and traditional dance
  • Interactive Playback Theatre sessions focused on communal storytelling and healing
  • Socially engaged drama performances by Baota and Motherland Legends
  • Closing neo-soul and jazz performance by Ayanda Abra
Established in 1987, the Maitisong Festival serves as a cultural hub within the Maru a Pula School in Gaborone. The 2026 edition, themed "In concert," focuses on bringing artists and audiences together through shared storytelling and creative expression. The festival showcases Botswana’s artistic evolution, blending traditional rhythms with contemporary digital beats and socially engaged drama.

The three-day program includes "4THAKULCHA," a collaborative production featuring hip-hop and traditional dance, as well as community-focused sessions like Playback Theatre. Other highlights include activist theatre by Baota and Motherland Legends and a closing performance by neo-soul artist Ayanda Abra. This year's event precedes the theatre's milestone 40th anniversary, reflecting ongoing investments in venue infrastructure and community accessibility.

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