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Cape Town’s 10-day winter art festival, Heat
With 13 art exhibitions, VR experiences, music, comedy, theatre & moreLast updated: Tuesday, 23 July 2025
The 10-day Heat Festival spans 13 galleries, featuring exhibitions by young and emerging artists, theatre shows, comedy nights, and live music. There are curator-led tours, art and music pairings, VR experiences set in a mushroom metaverse, open studios where artists share their creative process, and more. It runs from August 6 to 16, 2025.
Baba Tjeko will be showing his work at SMAC Gallery. Image: Heat Festival
Heat Festival began in 2024 to support the art scene during the quieter winter months. The participating galleries are within walking distance of each other, which makes it easy to explore.
All exhibitions tie into this year’s theme, Other Worldling, which explores how artists reimagine the past, present and the
