The Mandela Bay Arts Festival is a rich creative programme of theatre, comedy, visual arts, music, poetry, dance, family fare and more taking place in the Bay area in February of 2026

The Mandela Bay Arts  Festival celebrates the area’s vibrant arts, culture and entertainment scene by providing a platform for local artists and arts organisations to present a showcase of the best that the city has to offer for all of its communities.

The 2026 Mandela Bay Arts Festival forms part of a summer season of events that will take place in Gqeberha and surrounds for both locals and visitors to the region.

– BE PART OF THE 2026 FESTIVAL –

ARTIST APPPLICATION

Use this form to propose a production or exhibition for inclusion in the 2026 MBAF Programme

COMMITTEE NOMINATION

Use this form to nominate a individual to be part of the MBAF Artistic Committee

VENUE APPLICATION

Use this form to propose your venue and / or existing programme of events to run in partnership with the Mandela Bay Arts Festival.