Welcome to the inaugural Breëde Valley Arts Festival—a vibrant five-day celebration of local creativity, cultural diversity, and artistic excellence!

Brought to you through an exciting partnership between Rebirth Dance Company and the Hugo Naudé Art Centre, this brand-new multidisciplinary festival transforms Worcester into a booming cultural hub. The 2026 inaugural lineup places a powerful emphasis on dance and theatre, bringing together five of South Africa’s premier professional performing arts companies for five consecutive nights.

Designed to inspire audiences and showcase innovative storytelling through movement, the festival offers a professional theatre experience that supports both emerging talent and established icons, while driving economic and cultural growth in the Breede Valley.

Festival Lineup (18–22 August 2026):
• 18 August - Unmute Dance Theatre & Jazzart dance theatre
• 19 August - Rebirth Dance Company
• 20 August - SboNdaba Dance
• 22 August- Rebirth Dance Company & Kibbutz El-Shammah (afternoon performance 15:00)
• 22 August - Kyle & Brayton (Die Vuur)