Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events in Bloemfontein

Anything from art exhibitions, expos and festivals in Bloemfontein and Bellringer Art Gallery and Guesthouse.  Ever wondered what it's like to play with a Cheetah? Or how about going for a game drive in the middle of the City? Maybe you'd like to visit the largest orchid house in Africa or taking a meander through the beautiful Free State Botanical Gardens? Bloemfontein offers the leisure and business traveller a truly diverse offering!


1. ART EXHIBITIONS AND MARKETS
  1.1. Twenty Five Years at Caversham    from 20 Sep 2012 to 04 Nov 2012
The Caversham Press founded in 1985 by Malcolm Christian in KwaZulu-Natal has a memorable history. This is being celebrated in an exhibition of artists’ prints that opened at the Standard Bank Gallery in October 2010.
  1.2. 24th Sophia Gray Memorial Lecture and Exhibition    from 30 Aug 2012 to 18 Sep 2012
Sophia Gray (1814 –1871) was the first woman to practise architecture in South Africa and one of the earliest in the world.
  1.3. Nellie Brisley’s Art Studio Student Exhibition    from 02 Aug 2012 to 19 Aug 2012
Oliewenhuis Art Museum will host the Nellie Brisley-art studio’s ever popular student exhibition in the Reservoir.
  1.4. The Loeries Travelling Exhibition    from 02 Jul 2012 to 06 Jul 2012
This travelling exhibition displays the winning and best brand communication of the 33nd annual Loerie Awards.
  1.5. Johannes Phokela    from 21 Jun 2012 to 29 Jul 2012
Johannes Phokela is renowned for his exquisitely painted manipulations of iconic images by European Old Masters, particularly those from the seventeenth century, like Rubens, Van Dyck, Breugel, Jacob de Gheyn and Caravaggio.
  1.6. Manfred Zylla: Retrospective    from 14 Jun 2012 to 29 Jul 2012
Multi talented and well-known anti-apartheid artist Manfred Zylla has been active in the South African art world since 1970.
  1.7. Hugh Tracey and the International Library of African Music    from 03 May 2012 to 17 Jun 2012
ILAM is a research institute based at Rhodes University in the Eastern Cape, and houses the largest archive of African music in sub-Saharan Africa.
  1.8. Rendezvous Art Project, Focus Painting    from 20 Apr 2012 to 03 May 2012
This is the fourth undertaking by The Rendezvous Art Project and aspires to put together a travelling exhibition of works by 60 artists which uses painting as a medium
  1.9. Kleine Kunst Uitstalling    from 01 Nov 2012 to 30 Nov 2012
Die Kotzé Kunsgalery hou 'n uitstalling spesifiek gefokus op klein skilderye.
  1.10. Maria Solo-Exhibition    from 23 Feb 2012 to 25 Feb 2012
Die Kotzé Kunsgalery hou in Februarie 'n solo-uitstalling vir die baie bekende en gesogte Maria. Kom kyk gerus na die nuutste werke! Kontak ons gerus vir meer besonderhede. Besoek ons website www.kotzekuns.co.za
1.11. Bellringer Art Gallery Exhibition in Heuwelsig Bloemfontein    from 03 Dec 2011 to 09 Dec 2011
Bellringer Art Gallery hosts various art exhibitions in our beautiful lush gardens. Make sure not to miss the next exhibition.
2. FESTIVALS AND SHOWS
  2.1. Bloemfontein Rose Festival    from 22 Oct 2012 to 23 Oct 2012
The Bloemfontein Rose Festival had its inception in 1976, when a couple of council members decided that such a festival was appropriate, as Bloemfontein was known as the City of Roses.
  2.2. Macufe Festival    from 01 Oct 2012 to 09 Oct 2012
Macufe, the 10-day Mangaung African Cultural Festival, showcases the cream of African and international talent
  2.3. Mzansi Magic Market Day    from 03 Sep 2012 to 03 Sep 2012
The annual Mzansi Magic Market Day (previously known as the KTV Market Day), an entrepreneurial day for children between the ages of 7 and 15 will be held on 3 September at various venues across South Africa.
  2.4. Mimosa Mall Absolute Style Bridal Fair    from 05 Aug 2012 to 09 Aug 2012
The 10th annual Bridal and Fashion Extravanganza will take place at the Mimosa Mall in Bloemfontein
  2.5. OFM Wheels Expo    from 05 Jul 2012 to 06 Jul 2012
The OFM Wheels Expo, presented by BloemVision, will take place at the Bloemfontein Showgrounds from 5 to 6 July 2009.
  2.6. Volksblad Arts Festival    from 12 Jul 2012 to 17 Jul 2012
Annual Festivals / Arts & Culture / Concerts & Shows / Entertainment
  2.7. Bloemfontein Bridal Show    from 28 May 2012 to 30 May 2012
This will be the 13th ongoing year the bridal show will take place. It is the most popular bridal show in the Free State and attracts thousands of guests.
  2.8. Bloemfontein Show    from 26 Apr 2012 to 26 Apr 2012
Agricultural Shows / Annual Festivals / Entertainment
3. SPORT AND OUTDOOR EVENTS
  3.1. MTN Ofm Classic    from 06 Nov 2012 to 06 Nov 2012
The MTN OFM Classic race is not flat, not easy and not slow.
  3.2. Ultimag 3-in-1 Marathon    from 23 Apr 2012 to 23 Apr 2012
The Ultimag 3-in-1 Marathon takes place in Bloemfontein. The marathon route is moderate with a few fairly demanding stretches.
  3.3. Pentagon Pistols 32km    from 26 Mar 2012 to 26 Mar 2012
Another Bloemfontein run, this 32km race is organised by the Pentagon Pistols and is a good weekend training run for those tackling Comrades just over two months later.
  3.4. Kloppers / Adidas Festival of Running    from 06 Feb 2012 to 06 Feb 2012
The Kloppers / Adidas Festival of Running is made up of a marathon and a half marathon distance taking place in Bloemfontein.