Bulawayo Arts Festival

02/09/2026

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐎 𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒!!!

Are you a fashion designer based and operating in the City of Bulawayo? The City of Bulawayo is inviting you to take part in the Durban Fashion Fair (DFF15).

​Showcase your talent on the runway with a distinct PDF portfolio featuring a men's wear collection or a combination of men's and female wear (consisting of about 10 to 15 pieces).

​📋 How to Apply:

⚫ ​Email your brand's PDF portfolio to [email protected] or [email protected]

⚫ ​Deadline: No later than Friday, 4 September 2026.

​📌 What to Include:

⚫ ​​PDF Portfolio.

⚫ ​​5 High-resolution images of your best work.

​⚠️ NB: If selected, your collection must be ready for the runway by the 10th of September 2026.
​For inquiries, contact: +263 774 668 432.

06/07/2026

was an unforgettable experience. Indosakusa The morning star took to the stage and delivered a top-drawer performance that captivated the audience.

Thank you, Indosakusa The Morning Star, for sharing your incredible talent and artistry with us.

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25/06/2026

| What a memorable Bulawayo Day celebration.

Take a trip down memory lane with us and swipe through some of the highlights captured during the celebrations.

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

As part of , our partners Drums of Peace brought together learners from schools across Bulawayo for a vibrant exploration of folktales (inganekwane), storytelling, and culture. The young participants also got hands-on experience in an exciting drumming session.

This marks the second phase of the partnership between and Drums of Peace. Last year, we celebrated traditional games through the Funda Dlala Workshop. This year, the focus shifted to preserving and sharing the stories that shape who we are.

WATCH: Lewis Ndlovu shares more about this year's event.

Lewis Ndlovu

09/06/2026

#𝐁𝐀𝐅𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 : What a performance.

Vuyo Brown & Band took to the stage and gave festival-goers a show to remember, filling the atmosphere with great music and unforgettable moments.

Thank you for being part of the 2026 Bulawayo Arts Festival and helping us create a truly special experience for our audiences.

📸 Franklyn Visuals

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09/06/2026

THAT'S A WRAP.

To our artists, bands, sponsors, partners, volunteers and festival-goers thank you for making unforgettable.

Thank you for showing up, singing with us, dancing with us and celebrating the arts with us.

The curtains may have closed on this year's festival, but the memories will live on.

𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕.

08/06/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝟏 & 𝟐 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓): The Honourable Councillors seated nicely, enjoying the Imbube Night performance.

𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝟑 & 𝟒 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔): The same Councillors on stage, dancing like they've been part of the group all along.

One year apart. Same Imbube magic.

The journey from "watching the performance" to "becoming the performance" is shorter than you think when the harmonies hit just right.

Proof that Imbube doesn't just entertain—it recruits. 🔥

07/06/2026

🎶 Rewind Selector 🎶

Take a look back at some of the memorable moments from the 2026 Bulawayo Arts Festival's Praises Go Up Gospel Concert.

An evening filled with worship, praise, and powerful performances that brought the festival community together in celebration and faith.

07/06/2026

And that's a wrap.

signed out in style with a massive Rhumba/Tshibilika Concert at White City Stadium. The music was on point, the crowd brought the energy, and the celebrations carried us all the way to the finish line.

Thank you for showing up, singing along, dancing, and making this year's festival one to remember. ❤️

Until next time, thank you for being part of the journey.