Arts feast Basha Uhuru Festival beckons at Con Hill
The annual arts feast is on at Constitution Hill from June 25 -28, 2025.
By Edward Tsumele, CITYLIFE/ARTS Editor
This year the annual arts feast Bash Uhuru offers more than music to fun lovers in Johannesburg, taking place at Constitution Hill from June 25 -28, 2025. There are exhibitions, music conferences, film screenings and talks to get those who will attend the event constantly engaged throughout the event.
There is really no excuse for people not to attend this event that has become a compelling showcase of talent and resilience in the South African creative sector. This is because this feast of creativity and the arts is free to attend, but those who would like to take part in this feast are requested to register. You can register on www.bashauhuru.co.za
CITYLIFE/ARTS here has curated some of the events that you may consider attending to make it easier for you to make your choice.
Amapiano Summit
The Amapiano Summit is part of Basha Uhuru this year. Hosting a two day conference and a live showcase on the 28th of June at Constitution Hill, the focus on this now global genre of music adds new areas of creativity to Basha Uhuru 2025. www.amapianosumit.co.za
The Basha Uhuru Creative Weeks
Its offering includes Input from Shakes Mashaba (Football legend and former BafanaBafana Coach) LebogangMaile (MEC Finance & Economic Development Gauteng) at the AfriMasterclass Full Day Conference.
The Creative Sector Youth Expo
This includes The Business of Fashion segment curated by Sophie Ndaba and featuring founders of the brands Floyd Avenue Apparel; Sun Goddess amongst others.
Film
This year’s Films of Freedom Film Festival curated by Mmabatho&RefilweMontsho of Monday Pictures will bring seven films to the screening event
The Arts Company Soweto (TACS)
The art outfit proudly announces its third annual 76/25 Print Art Exhibition in collaborationwith City of Johannesburg’s Art, Culture, and Heritage Department.
The Creative Hemp and Cannabis Workshop
REM Initiative presents this workshop to address multiple grey areas and provide clarity on the Hemp and Cannabis industry in South Africa.
Poetry workshop Symbols & Mythology
A Powerful Tool in the Artist’s Arsenal presented by New Acropolis and UNESCO, this is a vibrant, interactive workshop.
The Creative Sector Youth Expo
Giving platform to young minds: The expo will feature partners in: Gaming Youth Organisations; Technology; Illustration; Animation and Health and Wellness
Sounds of Music Freedom Festival
The Sounds of Freedom Music Festival is now coming to you in time for summer vibes on the 13th of September 2025. The lineup so far: Mthandeni; Kid Fonque; Toss; Admiral &Jah Seed, QueDJ and DJ Cindo. Further artists to follow. Party goers can also look forward to a guest performance from this year’s Basha Uhuru Music Legacy Award winner – none other than BOOM SHAKA! Grab your early bird tickets now at Webtickets!