But for the first time in the events history, it’s being hosted online due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The suspect handed himself over to police shortly after Ayanda Nondlwana’s was stabbed to death on Sunday.
Magician Brendon Peel accidentally shot his co-star Li Lau in the head with a crossbow in full view of a horrified National Arts Festival audience.
During the show, 'Carnival Sideshow and Other Magical Things' on Sunday afternoon, performer Li Lau was injured by a crossbow during an illusion performed by Brendon Peel.
EWN's Winnie Theletsane shares her views on the role ancestors play after watching the play 'Going Back to the Truth of Space' at the NAF in Makhanda.
'Kafka's Ape' star Tony Miyambo explains the challenges of a black man playing an ape in post-apartheid South Africa.
Winnie Theletsane headed to the National Arts Festival in Makhanda to watch 'What If Jesus Was A Tsotsi' and discovers that the complexities of living in a multilingual country can bring you close to tears.
Ten days of festivities kicked off on Thursday featuring theatre, dance and music performances.
The 10-day festival starts in Grahamstown on Thursday.
The 10-day festival officially starts on Thursday and features hundreds of performances, including theatre, music and art exhibitions.
CEO Tony Lankester says the themes of most show reflect an angry and discontent nation.
The National Arts Festival in Grahamstown contributes R349 936 380 to the Eastern Cape economy.
The trombone player & vocalist is set to perform at the National Arts Festival next month.
Eighty percent of the programme will be headlined by women.
Organisers struck a deal with Eskom to try to ensure there will be no power cuts during the 11-day festival.
In its newly proposed amendments, the National Lottery Board will now prioritise sports and charities.
