This index brings together festivals in South Africa confirmed through official sources and arranges them by locality and festival location, from Durban to Johannesburg.
Festival culture in South Africa has developed through religious and civic calendars, seasonal cycles and regional customs passed between generations. That historical continuity now coexists with contemporary cultural formats.
The cultural diversity of South Africa is visible in community heritage, music, dance, theatre, literature and pan-African celebrations. Local forms preserve distinct territorial identities within a varied national calendar.
Within Africa, South Africa contributes its own traditions and takes part in regional cultural exchange through heritage celebrations and contemporary festivals.
The international reach of South Africa is expressed through cultural networks, co-productions and gatherings connecting communities, institutions and artists from different countries.
Major festival families in South Africa include community heritage, music, dance, theatre, literature and pan-African celebrations. The inventory on this page documents specific examples through official sources.
The organisers present the BRICS Africa Festival as a gathering for sport, culture and business in Durban, South Africa, involving participants from BRICS and African countries.
29 August-5 September 2026 · Durban · multiple locations
The official programme spreads activities across Durban, South Africa, including sporting competitions, tours, a business seminar and the closing event at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
8-13 September 2026 · Johannesburg · Joburg Theatre
The official programme brings 17 groups to Joburg Theatre in Johannesburg, South Africa, for six days of abridged Shakespeare productions.
Durban, South Africa · multiple locations, including Moses Mabhida Stadium. Johannesburg, South Africa · Joburg Theatre, 163 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein.