Plan your trip to the 2026 Clarens Arts Festival

Exiting news! The work has started on the next edition of the renowned Clarens Arts Festival. From books & authors events to performing arts: April 24 – 27, 2026 will bring the buzz back to Clarens, the Jewel of the Free State. Below you will find a short video full of impressions of the 2025 edition – including LEKKER SOUL artists Lily& Bear, Josh Thatcher and Guenter Nerlich.

We are convinced that next year Clarens will see and hear from the most exiting artists and authors South Africa has to offer to the festival aficionado. The pre-view of the Programm will be published later this year, but we recommend that you plan your trip and book accommodation soonest as the dates covers April 2026’s last long weekend.

We cannot wait to be involved!

24 – 27 April 2026

Impressions 2025 Edition

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Guenter Nerlich is a performing musician and the CEO – Chief Event Officer – at LEKKER SOUL, an Artist & Event Creation Hub based in Clarens, Free State, South Africa.