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Scava's 'Almost' exhibition

Scava's 'Almost' exhibition

Jul 31 - Sep 19, 2026 George
Ongoing

Organized by the Southern Cape Art Association (Scava), the 'Almost' exhibition is a major group art showcase held at the George Museum's Sayers Auditorium. Running from July 31 to September 19, 2026,...

Art exhibition Visual Arts +5
Die Vallei van Adem

Die Vallei van Adem

Sep 10 - Nov 8, 2026 Pretoria
Ongoing

Jaundre van Eck's solo exhibition, "Die Vallei van Adem," will be held at the Pretoria Art Museum from September 10 to November 8, 2026. The exhibition showcases interactive ceramic sound vessels that...

Exhibition Art +5
Darling Wildflower Show

Darling Wildflower Show

Sep 18-20, 2026 Darling
Starts today

The Darling Wildflower Show is a historic annual three-day festival in the Western Cape that celebrates the region's unique botanical heritage. Held at the Darling Club, the event features a massive landscaped...

Wildflowers Botany +6
Calitzdorp Succulent Festival

Calitzdorp Succulent Festival

Sep 18-20, 2026 Calitzdorp
Starts today

The Calitzdorp Succulent Festival, also known as Vetplantfees, is an annual event held in the Little Karoo, South Africa, from September 18 to 20. Hosted by the Calitzdorp Succulent Society at Calitzdorp...

Succulents Plants +7
Reverse Futures

Reverse Futures

Jun 26 - Dec 5, 2026 Johannesburg
Ongoing

Reverse Futures is a contemporary art exhibition presented by the Joburg Contemporary Art Foundation (JCAF) as the final chapter of the Worldmaking trilogy. The exhibition explores themes including colonialism, migration, technology, ecology,...

Exhibition Contemporary Art +3
Worlds Beyond Earth

Worlds Beyond Earth

Aug 7 - Sep 19, 2026 Johannesburg
Ongoing

Worlds Beyond Earth is an immersive 360-degree digital dome show at the Wits Anglo American Digital Dome in Johannesburg. Narrated by Lupita Nyong’o, the experience takes visitors on a journey through the...

Astronomy Science +5