University of Johannesburg Arts & Culture

University of Johannesburg Arts & Culture The potential impact of arts and culture in supporting and achieving this vision is of critical importance and cannot be underestimated. Reinvent yourself.

UJ Arts & Culture produces and presents world-class student and professional arts programmes aligned to the UJ vision of an international university of choice, anchored in Africa, dynamically shaping the future. UJ Arts & Culture produces and presents world-class student and professional arts programmes that align to the UJ vision of an international university of choice, anchored in Africa, dynam

ically shaping the future. Arts and culture endeavours offer a symbolic expression of communities and of society as a whole. To this end, and in pursuit of our collective dreams, the achievable ideal and a better tomorrow, UJ Arts & Culture’s Annual Programme creates places and spaces for UJ students, alumni and staff, as well as all South Africans and visitors from across the globe, to experience and engage with emerging and established Pan-African and international artists across the full spectrum of the arts. Irrespective of creed, race, religion, political predilection, nationality, ethnicity, sexuality or preferred gender pronoun; with arms wide open, we extend a warm invitation for you to join us:
Redefine your boundaries.

05/06/2026

What happens when the University of Johannesburg Choir and Joburg Ballet share a stage with professional artists, creative leaders, and hundreds of students working side by side?

Pieter Jacobs, Head of UJ Arts & Culture, reflects on this large-scale collaboration between UJ Arts & Culture and Joburg Ballet, the opportunities it has created for students from the UJ FADA Theatre 101 cohort, and why The Bacchae: An African Choral Ballet continues to hold urgency within a contemporary South African context.

Watch the conversation and gain insight into the thinking behind the work.

The Bacchae: An African Choral Ballet
When : 3–12 July 2026
The Mandela at Joburg Theatre

Tickets available on Webtickets.
https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1588362657

03/06/2026

We are pleased to share that the launch event for Fire my Spirit has now reached full capacity and RSVPs have officially closed.

Thank you for the overwhelming support.

We look forward to welcoming guests to an evening of engagement, conversation, and reflection around Bev Butkow’s site-responsive installation, Fire my Spirit.

02/06/2026

The Drakensberg Boys Choir School offers a unique educational opportunity for boys, using choral music.

01/06/2026

Happy New Music Monday!
The first single from the ‘Spheres’ album is out now on all digital streaming platforms. Prayer - René Clausen with text from Mother Teresa of Calcutta. ‘Help me spread your fragrance wherever I go’

Download, stream, enjoy 🧡 🎶

29/05/2026
The production forms part of Joburg Ballet’s 25th anniversary.
29/05/2026

The production forms part of Joburg Ballet’s 25th anniversary.

Just In | Peeling Shadows CANCELLED! We regret to inform you that the remaining two performances of Peeling Shadows at U...
29/05/2026

Just In | Peeling Shadows CANCELLED!

We regret to inform you that the remaining two performances of Peeling Shadows at UJ Bunting Theatre have been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

Communication has been sent directly to ticket holders regarding the cancelled performances.

For further information or assistance, please contact [email protected].

Thank you to everyone who attended the production and shared in this experience.
We appreciate your support and understanding.

27/05/2026

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