Makana Tourism

05/07/2025

❄️ Cold? What cold? That’s just Makhanda’s way of saying come closer! Looks like Amazwi South African Museum of Literature is where the warm vibes were this National Arts Festival Makhanda! 🔥📚

05/07/2025

🎡 Hurry, hurry! It’s your last chance to spin, slide and giggle — the Fun4U Funfair at the National Arts Festival Makhanda packs up after 3pm this Sunday, 6 July! 🎠✨

05/07/2025

🎭 Your Festival Snapshot: What’s On Tonight & Tomorrow in Makhanda!

⭐ Tonight – Saturday, 5 July

🎶 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁

🎤 Dumza Maswana’s Umngqungqo Orchestral Experience ft. Kwantu Choir
A powerful fusion of indigenous rhythms, jazz, soul, spiritual storytelling, and uhadi music — backed by a 20‑piece orchestra and the 40-member Kwantu Choir.

🎷 The Black Power Station Sessions
Late-night jazz, spoken word, and live sets with artists like Different Folks ft. Jazz Afrika Collective and The Muffinz.

🎭 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝘆

👉 The Last Laugh with Stuart Taylor – Stand-up at Constantia
👉 Odd Man Out & Pharanoid – Fringe comedy still running tonight

🎪 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘁 & 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰
👉 Tutti Frutti (Pichi Keane)
👉 ALAKAZAM! (Brendon Peel)

🎸 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗩𝗶𝗯𝗲𝘀
𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘀!

👉 Olde 65 – Lively neighbourhood bar
👉 Champs Action Bar – Sport, pool tables, DJs
👉 Albany Club – Laid-back, live music & warmth
👉 Munch n Mingle – DJs, artsy atmosphere, post-show hangout

☀️ Sunday, 6 July – Festival Finale

🌞 Morning
👉 Walk with Art – Art-inspired community walk
👉 Last chance for exhibitions like Black Sash & (un)favourable conditions
👉 Family Shows: The Fairy Tale Detective Agency & Butterfly Heart/Serurubele from 10:00

🌤️ Afternoon
👉 Izithukuthuku & Magic Maids – Dynamic dance & theatre
👉 Trousseau & Ndingekafi: Whispers of Redemption – Cabaret & musical storytelling

Don't forget to pop into Village Green, Church Square, and Fiddlers for some family wholesome fun!

🌙 Evening
✨ Makhanda is packed this year with multiple Festival Closing Experiences, including Busiswa and more.
Full events list: 👉 grahamstown.co.za/events

🎟️ Ticket & Venue Info
Full NAF schedule: 👉 tickets.nationalartsfestival.co.za

🍴 Places to Wine & Dine Near the Venues
The Long Table is open tonight with plenty of delicious food still available! 😋 Just a heads-up — they’ll be closed tomorrow.

For more foodie spots:
👉 Ultimate Makhanda Foodie Map: http://bit.ly/4nAjUR0

Soak up the magic, music, and mayhem — it’s the FINAL FESTIVAL WEEKEND! 🎉

📸: National Arts Festival

#𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍𝑴𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔

05/07/2025

Last weekend vibes! 👌

Grahamstown it’s a festival closing this weekend! See yall there 💕✌🏽

05/07/2025

📸 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 National Arts Festival Makhanda!

From the buzz of Church Square to the colourful vibes of Village Green — and everything from history talks to live music and bold art — here’s the Festival in full swing!

🎭🌞✨ Spotted your favourite stall, performance, or street moment?
We want to see your side of the story — share a pic in the comments with #𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍𝑴𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔!

Not here yet? You’re missing out!
Tomorrow’s the final day — come join the fun, feel the vibe, and make some unforgettable memories.

04/07/2025

💃𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓'𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐒?!💃

𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐅𝐈𝐗 𝐎𝐅 𝐅𝐔𝐍:

👉Mogodu Monday
Every Monday
📍: The Rustic Route, Makhanda

👉Music and Movement Groups for Children and Parents
Every Monday
📍: Grahamstown Bowling Club

👉Scottish Country Dancing
Every Monday
📍: Presbyterian Church, Hill Street
🕗: 19:00-21:00

👉Self-defense classes in Boxing and Karate for Women
Date: Every Wednesday
🕔: 17:30 - 18:30
📍: St. Mary's DCC

👉 Karaoke Night
Every Thursday
🕔: 20:00
📍: Champs Action Bar

👉Half Price Cocktail Special
Every Friday
📍: Pothole and Donkey, High Street
🕓: 16:00-20:00

👉Chillout Thursday
Every Thursday
🕖: 17:00
📍: Mandisa's Place

👉Friday Nia and Zumba Dance Classes
Classes: Every Wednesday
📍: Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
🕘: 09.45 to 10:20
Enquiries: [email protected] or 074 315 4232

👉Feel Good Fridays
Every Friday
🕕: 18:00
📍: The Bridge

👉Saturday Parkrun
📍: The Bot Gardens, Lucas Avenue
🕖: 07:45 for 08:00
Free Entry
Parkrun is a free community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

👉Oldies Weekly Food Special
Every Day
📍: Oldies Bar and Restaurant, 65 on New Street

👉Oldies Weekend Specials
Every Friday to Saturday
📍: Oldies Bar and Restaurant, 65 on New Street

👉Oldies Weekly Special Unlocked
Every Sunday to Thursday
📍: Oldies Bar and Restaurant, 65 on New Street

👉Poetic Tuesdays
Every Tuesday
📍: Duna Library, Joza Location

👉Bring Your Craft to Red Café
Every Tuesday
📍: Albany Club, High Street

𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒:

👉Experience the Magic of the 2025 National Arts Festival in Makhanda
Thursday, 26th June 2025 to Sunday, 6th July 2025
📍: The Monument, Fort Selwyn Drive, Makhanda

👉Albany Red Live Jams
Thursday, 26th June 2025 to Sunday, 6th July 2025
📍: Albany Club, High Street, Makhanda.
Calling all local musicians, comedians, poets — this is your stage!

👉Discover Makhanda: Township Tours with Ottours
Thursday, 26th June 2025 to Sunday, 6th July 2025

👉The Carinus Garden NAF
Thursday, 26th June 2025 to Sunday, 6th July 2025
📍: Carinus Art School

👉Festival Specials at Pothole and Donkey
Thursday, 26th June 2025 to Sunday, 6th July 2025
📍: Pothole and Donkey, High Street, Makhanda

👉Better Late
Thursday, 26th June 2025 to Saturday, 5th July 2025
📍: Amazwi Theatre

👉Live Music by Lloyd and Seth
Friday, 27th June 2025 to Saturday, 5th July 2025
📍: Pothole and Donkey, High Street, Makhanda
🕐: 21:00

👉Ingcambhu Vol2
Thursday, 3rd July 2025 to Saturday, 5th July 2025
📍: Amazwi Museum, Makhanda

👉Sounds of Makhanda
Thursday, 3rd July 2025 to Friday, 4th July 2025
📍: Makhanda Noluthando Hall, Joza Location
🕖: 15:00

👉Live Music by Greg Short
Thursday, 3rd July 2025 to Saturday, 5th July 2025
📍: Pothole and Donkey, High Street, Makhanda
🕖: 18:00

👉Philanabantu
Friday, 4th July 2025
📍: Full Gospel Church, Makhanda
🕖: 18:30

👉Philanabantu
Friday, 4th July 2025
📍: The Black Power Station, Makhanda
🕖: 20:00

👉Imbiza Poetry and Soul Seesion
Sunday, 6th July 2025
📍: Olde'65, New Street, Makhanda
🕖: 16:00

👉Fiddlers Green Fan Park: Springboks VS Italy
Saturday, 12th July 2025
📍: Fiddlers Green, Makhanda
🕖: 15:00

𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐎𝐕𝐄

👉Feel Good Friday
Friday, 4th July 2025
📍: The Bridge Sports Bar, Makhanda
🕖: 17:00

👉Munch n Mingle Live Performances
Saturday, 5th July 2025
📍: Munch n Mingle, High Street, Makhanda
🕖: 19:30

👉Coolspot Sunday
Sunday, 6th July 2025
📍: Cool Spot, Joza Location, Makhanda
🕖: 17:00

👉NAF Closing Experience
Saturday, 5th July 2025
📍: Endaweni Lounge, Makhanda
🕖: 17:00

👉Soulful Connection
Every Sunday
📍: The Bridge Sports Bar, Makhanda
🕖: 13:00

👉Festival Closing with Busiswa
Saturday, 5th July 2025
📍: The Bridge Sports Bar, Makhanda
🕖: 17:00

👉Arts Fest Closing Weekend
Friday, 4th July 2025
📍: Micasa, High Street, Makhanda
🕖: 18:00

👉KwaNdlunkulu Festival Shutdown
Saturday, 5th July 2025 to Sunday, 6th July 2025
📍: Mandisa's Place, Makhanda
🕖: 12:00

👉National Arts Festival Closing Experience
Saturday, 5th July 2025
📍: Kwa Lindiwe's Tavern, Makhanda
🕖: 17:00

For more details on these events, please visit grahamstown.co.za/events

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04/07/2025

WHAT'S ON IN MAKHANDA?!

Yo, fam! 🎭 Ready to vibe with the cool kids?

Open Space @ Munch n’ Mingle is THE after-hours hotspot for all your post-NAF shenanigans!

🌟 Think raw talent 🎤, unplugged jams 🎶, open mic, sassy sips 🍹, and a sprinkle of creative chaos 🎨—it’s where the magic happens!

📍 112 High Street | 🕢 19h30 | 🎟️ FREE entry
🍹 Mocktails & non-alcoholic goodies for sale, or BYOB (R30 corkage, you rebel!)

Don’t sleep on this—join the NAF mischief! 🔥 See ya there, cool cats!

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04/07/2025

Open Space @ Munch n’ Mingle — Where the cool kids unwind! 🎭

✨ Artists. Vibes. Chaos (the fun kind). It’s THE after-hours spot for mischief.
🎤 Raw talent. 🎶 Unplugged jams. 🍹 Sassy sips. 🎨 Creative chaos.

📍 112 High Street
🕢 19h30
🎟️ FREE entry | 🍹 Mocktails & non-alcoholic drinks for sale or bring your own (R30 corkage)

01/07/2025

📍 Munch n' Mingle | Your First Stop to Explore Makhanda!

Whether you're a local or just visiting, Munch n' Mingle is the perfect spot to chill, meet NAF artsists and performers, grab a mocktail and unwind, and get the lowdown on all things Makhanda. 🍽️✨

The Makana Tourism team recently popped in to stock up on guides, maps, and all the info you need to explore our hidden gems. Grab a mocktail and chat with the team, and plan your adventure — all in one cozy space!

☕ Good food, great company, and now… your gateway to discovering Makhanda.

01/07/2025

🎭 Munch n' Mingle Presents – Open Space, Your Hangout for NAF 🎭

MAKHANDA'S GOT A VIBE! 🌟

Open Space at Munch n' Mingle is your new after-hours artist space during the National Arts Festival. Think chilled evenings, creative energy, mini-performances, acoustic sets, and spontaneous collabs — all happening at Munch n’ Mingle, 112 High Street.

🎤 Hosted by local artist & Vibe Curator, Thumie aka Uncool Tea — keeping it real with local talent and laid-back NAF spirit.

Why pull in?
✔ Meet artists, fans & local creatives
✔ Mini performances, poetry, unplugged sets
✔ Food, good company & different theme vibes nightly
✔ Discover Makana’s homegrown talent

Bring-along options? 😉 Corkage: R30!
🎟️ Entry: R20 | Space is limited – RSVP essential!

🗓️ Open daily | From 18h00
📍 Munch n' Mingle, 112 High Street, Makhanda.

01/07/2025

DID YOU KNOW?!

Red Cafe Makhanda / Grahamstown (now at the historic Albany Club, 114 High Street) has transformed into a vibrant art gallery and performance space! 🎨🎭

During the National Arts Festival, come enjoy incredible local talent with free performances while soaking up the art, food, and drinks. It’s the perfect spot to experience the heart of Makhanda!

30/06/2025