A bold return to creativity and culture

THE National Arts Festival (NAF) is set to reclaim its rebellious essence with an eclectic lineup for 2025, just a year after celebrating its 50th milestone.

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Held in the heart of Makhanda, Eastern Cape, from June 26 to July 6. Audiences can anticipate a rich tapestry of local and international works that engage in protest, memory, creativity, and imagination.

Artistic Director Rucera Seethal said: “The Festival is a fluid container for these conversations. Artists first see and then weave through words, art, body or expression — that which we are too busy to truly notice.”

The programme will feature Cape Ballet Africa’s SALT, choreographed by acclaimed artists and a special performance of George Balanchine’s Allegro Brillante, directed by Diana White.