Redhill Arts Festival bigger and better after Covid

The Redhill Arts Festival (#RedFest2023), proudly presented by Redhill School in Morningside, will take place from July 28 to July 30. 

At the Redhill School’s extensive grounds, a diverse range of activities for attendees of all ages will be on offer.


Visitors can immerse themselves in a massive outdoor music festival – a first after the Covid-19 pandemic, enjoy a wide variety of captivating theatre productions, explore a carefully curated art exhibition, discover a magical children’s entertainment area, and indulge in a delightful Sunday Family Picnic. An outdoor artisanal market will be available for attendees to enjoy between productions.

Joseph Gerassi, Executive Head at Redhill School, explained that is will be an unprecedented level of entertainment with shows including Woza Albert, Defending The Caveman, The Dress Code and Oh, What A Night on the menu. 

Artist on the bill are Jesse Clegg and Micasa as well as the Mzansi Youth Choir. who are set to dazzle those attending the family Sunday picnic.  For kids, there is the Walton’s Wonderland with dedicated childminders, giant outdoor games, inflatables, Art Jamming, beading, takkie painting, sand art, face painting, stilt walkers, and balloon artists. 

There will also be children’s theatre productions with renowned magicians and mind-blowing illusionists.

The market will showcase over 40 high-end, carefully curated market stalls, proudly representing South African craftsmanship. Joburg’s finest food trucks, as well as a dedicated beer, wine, and Gin & Tonic area, will provide options to enjoy throughout the festival. Live entertainment will be on offer on the Friday and Saturday. And of course, no arts festival would be complete without an innovative and exciting art exhibition. This year’s exhibition is curated under the theme, “The intersection of art, hope, and societal change”. 

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