Welcome To Joburg's Most Creative Festival

Celebrate Joburg’s rich arts, crafts and culture through the cities premier festival, Arts Alive.

Upcoming Events

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Celebrating The Culture & Heritage Of Johannesburg & South Africa

The Finest Arts & Crafts

Learn, view and contemplate some of the most enticing and popular art styles Johannesburg has to offer.

Dynamic Dance Exploration

Experience the exciting, energtic dance and artistic movements by some of Johannesburgs best dancers.

Music Festivals & Poetry Abound

Let the music take over and celebrate with us at epic music events featuring top talent from South Africa.

Celebrating 30 Years of Creativity & Artistic Excellence

The festival will present a variety of artistic programmes featuring artists from various sectors of the Creative Industries will usher in a refreshing line up of cultural activities which includes music, fashion, craft, comedy, dance, theatre, visual art and variety of enlightening and educational dialogues.

The programme is curated in celebration of Joburg’s diverse culture and underwrites the important role of culture for critical and active citizenry and solidarity.

This year’s vibrant lineup of events reaches across traditional art barriers through commercial and avant-garde spaces, ensuring that many art forms of numerous genres and their contributions are recognised while highlighting the significance of keeping the arts alive. The Arts Alive programme will once again feature something for everybody.