2026 Festival

25 May - 6 June 2026

Two weeks of musical excellence at WITS Education Campus, Parktown

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Important Dates

Mark these key dates in your calendar.

27 March 2026

Entry Deadline

Last day for standard entry fee

10 April 2026

Late Entry Deadline

Final cutoff (+50% fee)

25 May 2026

Festival Begins

First day of performances

6 June 2026

Gala Concert

Diploma recipients perform

Entry Deadline Reminder

Entries submitted after 27 March 2026 will incur a 50% late fee surcharge. No entries will be accepted after 10 April 2026.

Festival Schedule

Provisional schedule for the 2026 festival. Final times will be confirmed closer to the event.

25 May - 29 May

Piano Solo Sections

Afternoons & Evenings
30 May - 31 May

Strings, Woodwind, Brass

Full Day (Weekend)
1 June - 3 June

Vocal, Recorder, Chamber Music

Afternoons & Evenings
4 June - 5 June

Choirs, Orchestras, Ensembles

Afternoons & Evenings
6 June

Gala Concert

Evening

* Schedule subject to change. Participants will receive detailed timing information via email.

Location

WITS Education Campus

The festival takes place at the WITS Education Campus in Parktown, Johannesburg. The campus offers excellent facilities including performance halls equipped with quality pianos and acoustic environments suitable for all instrument categories.

Address

WITS Education Campus, Parktown, Johannesburg

Duration

Approximately 2 weeks - afternoons, evenings, and weekends

Enquiries

Contact Evelyn Green: 082 704 2322

Map - WITS Education Campus

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Ready to Participate?

Register your students now to secure their place in the 2026 festival.