FynArts Festival 2025  #FynArts2025

When: June 6 to 16, 2025
Where: Hermanus, Western Cape – about 90 minutes by car from Cape Town CBD  

Programme: Features an Arts Festival (performances, concerts, ballet and theatre) and Winter School (workshops, presentations, conversations, culinary series, demonstrations). There are performances, talks and presentations, interviews, book readings, exhibitions, gallery walkabouts, culinary and wine events, workshops and demonstrations

Click to view the programme: https://www.yumpu.com/nl/document/read/70047503/168x225mm-fynarts-booklet-2025 

New attractions at FynArts 2025: Wake Up with the Daily Maverick: A fresh, early-morning current affairs series held in the Municipal Auditorium, complete with coffee and light breakfast snacks available for purchase

Live Broadcasts by Fine Music Radio: Enjoy three days of live on-air performances and interviews direct from the Burgundy Restaurant.

Tickets: Book online via Webtickets, Hermanus Tourism, the FynArts Gallery, or at Pick n Pay outlets nationwide

Webtickets direct booking link: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/EventCategories.aspx?itemid=1563958394?  

Tickets at door: Yes- if availability – tickets may be purchased during the festival from the FynArts Gallery – phone or WhatsApp 060 957 5371 (Chantel) or pop into The Hermanus Tourism Bureau (Station Building, Mitchell Street). Buy at the door, 30 minutes before the event  

Free offerings: These include Sculpture on the Cliffs – at Gearings Point, free community concerts (donations would be appreciated), art exhibitions and art walk-abouts

Info: WhatsApp Chantel on 060 957 5371

Booklets available at these locations:  https://www.hermanusfynarts.co.za/booklet-locations
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Accommodation: https://www.hermanusfynarts.co.za/courses-1-3
Restaurants: https://www.hermanusfynarts.co.za/courses-2-1

Transport: It is advisable to have access to a car to get around venues as there is no festival shuttle. There are taxis – Tuk Tuk Taxi and Thoza Tours – which do the short hops in town

Taxis in Hermanus include:

Tuk TukTaxi – 084 6885 885
Dial a Driver – 064 799 7924
Thoza Tours – 072 203 7806
Percy Tours – 072 062 8500Fyn

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A bumper programme is on offer for the 13th annual Hermanus FynArts Festival, which is on from June 6 – 16, 2025. There are two new attractions, an extended performance programme (including extracts from Cape Ballet Africa’s superb work, Salt), amazing workshops and the annual Sculpture on The Cliffs, which features a women-only lineup of artists. The festival (visual) artist is Mary Sibande. The recipient of the FynArts Legacy Award is Janice Honeyman. Read on for more:

FynArts 2025: A Festival of Highlights from June 6 – 16

In a time of global uncertainty, the 13th annual Hermanus FynArts Festival offers a joyful constant—an unmissable celebration of the arts, culture, and creativity from June 6 to 16. This year’s expanded programme is brimming with must-see performances, captivating talks, and immersive experiences that promise to uplift and inspire.


Featuring a powerful mix of rising stars, returning favourites, and an exciting roster of new talent, the 2025 edition of FynArts is set to be the most dynamic yet. The festival kicks off in spectacular style with four major performances over the opening weekend (June 6–8 ):

  • The Opening Concert: A night of timeless classical favourites.
  • Strauss Bicentenary Concert: Celebrating 200 years of Richard Strauss, conducted by the acclaimed Richard Cock.
  • Cape Ballet Africa: Presenting striking extracts from SALT.
  • Songs of Praise: A soul-stirring choral experience that has moved audiences for over 30 years.

The energy continues for the full ten days with an eclectic music programme featuring jazz, classical, cabaret, and contemporary styles, including the unique performance Wine, Times and Other Tastings. This multisensory journey through South African history blends storytelling, music, food, and wine.

Theatre, Talks, and Thought-Provoking Performances

Festivalgoers can look forward to a stellar theatre lineup including:

  • Blonde Poison, the acclaimed drama starring Fiona Ramsay.
  • Mission Improvable, featuring Cape Town’s best-loved improv troupe.
  • Round of Applause Reloaded, a sharp and witty performance by Mariann Thamm.

The ever-popular Strauss & Co Series of Presentations returns with fresh insights and powerful conversations. The series opens with Minister Gayton McKenzie in conversation with Dr. Ismail Mahomed, offering a deep dive into the state of the arts in South Africa. Other topics range from The Soul of Vincent van Gogh and The Madness of Orchids to Fun Adventures in Space Science and The Origin of Symbolism in Art. Don’t miss Fine Music Radio’s panel Classics and Jazz in Conversation or the fascinating discussion on the local art scene with Frank Kilbourn and Charles Shields of Everard Read.

Two Exciting Firsts for 2025

This year marks the debut of two exciting new features:

  • Wake Up with the Daily Maverick: A fresh, early-morning current affairs series held in the Municipal Auditorium, complete with coffee and light breakfast snacks available for purchase.
  • Live Broadcasts by Fine Music Radio: Enjoy three days of live on-air performances and interviews direct from the Burgundy Restaurant.

Workshops, Writing, and Culinary Delights

The 2025 workshop programme is more diverse than ever, with opportunities to explore ceramics, photography, drumming, writing, and culinary arts. New this year, debut authors will take the spotlight in discussions about their just-published works—ranging from fiction and memoir to speculative and dystopian themes.

As always, the festival’s culinary component remains a major draw. Attendees can enjoy chef demonstrations, hands-on cooking classes, and gourmet tastings that bring together the best of the Overberg’s food and wine scene.

Plan Your Festival Experience

Get ready for a festival filled with inspiration, artistry, and surprises around every corner.

For the full programme of music, theatre, dance, talks, films, workshops, and food and wine events, visit:
🌐 hermanusfynarts.co.za
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🎟 Book tickets via Webtickets, Hermanus Tourism, the FynArts Gallery, or at Pick n Pay outlets nationwide.

Cape Ballet Africa will be performing extracts from its acclaimed, Salt at FynArts Hermanus 2025. The festival is on June 6 to 16, 2025. Cape Ballet Africa is also presenting a workshop for ballet teachers and senior ballet students at FynArts. Pic supplied.
Fiona Ramsay is performing in Blonde Poison at at FynArts Hermanus 2025. She won a 2025 Fleur du Cap Theatre Award for her role – Best Performance in a revue, cabaret or one-person show. FynArts is on June 6 to 16, 2025. Pic supplied.
Workshops at FynArts frequently sell out. This photo is of The Artful Needle, an embroidery workshop, presented by Marunda Wynne. Check out the fabulous range of workshops at 2025 FynArts – includes a workshop by Cape Ballet Africa for ballet teachers and senior students; workshops on blogging, drumming, resin and a lot more.
Melvyn Minnaar has curated the popular FynArts Festival Wine Encounters which take place at the gorgeous Marin Hotel. Supplied.
Work by Mark Chapman will be on exhibition at Sculptures at the Wine Glass, at FynArts 2025. Access to all exhibitions at FynArts are at no charge. Supplied.
Sculpture on the Cliffs – this is photo from the 2024 outdoor exhibition at FynArts, at Gearings Point. The FynArts 2025 exhibition will open at the festival on June 7, 2025. The exhibition is curated by Debbie Odendaal and features ten women artists. It is a glorious location, Pic: Robyn Cohen/TheCapeRobyn.

❇ Featured image: Mary Sibande is the Featured Artist for FynArts 2025. Sponsored content. Images supplied.