Clarens Festival Of Lights

Clarens Festival Of Lights Bringing together art, community, sustainability, and storytelling.

The Clarens Festival of Lights will be a unique, sustainable, and educational light festival set to illuminate Clarens, Free State, South Africa, from 24-26 September 2026.

Saskia Makkink’s mission is to harness entrepreneurship and innovation as engines for sustainable development and inclus...
05/09/2026

Saskia Makkink’s mission is to harness entrepreneurship and innovation as engines for sustainable development and inclusive economic growth.

With over a decade of experience supporting entrepreneurs, ecosystems, and youth development across Africa, she combines strategic advisory expertise with hands-on program design.

As an advisor to institutions including the African Union and leading universities, Saskia connects entrepreneurship, impact finance, and leadership to create opportunities with lasting social and economic value.

Three nights. One village. Here's your first look at what's coming:🔥 THURSDAY 24 SEPT (Heritage Day — opening night)- La...
05/09/2026

Three nights. One village. Here's your first look at what's coming:

🔥 THURSDAY 24 SEPT (Heritage Day — opening night)
- Lantern Parade through the village
- Official Opening Ceremony lighting up the Square with music, dance & light
- Live on Stage: The Best of Clarens

🎬 FRIDAY 25 SEPT
- Clarens Cinema screening ""The Birth of Light"" and ""No Electricity No Money""
- Campfire Stories under the sky
- The Square turns into a Disco
- Candlelight closes the night with Bonjour Monsieur Brel at the NG Kerk
- An Ocean in One Drop a night of Light and music at Andes Café.

🚲 SATURDAY 26 SEPT (closing night)
- Ride the Light@Night on an illuminated cycling adventure
- WOMAD Live! on the Square
-The final of the soccer tournament in Kubetswana stadium.

And that's before we even get to the light art trail glowing across the Square every single night. 🕯️

This is just the sneak peek! Check the full programme is in our webiste!

24–26 September 2026 · Clarens · Heritage Day long weekend
🎫 Tickets → link in bio

✨ Meet Jasmijn SchroferDocumentary filmmaker Jasmijn Schrofer creates immersive films that explore culture, perspective ...
04/09/2026

✨ Meet Jasmijn Schrofer

Documentary filmmaker Jasmijn Schrofer creates immersive films that explore culture, perspective and our changing relationship with light and progress.

During the Clarens Festival of Lights, she will present "Birth of Light", inviting us to reflect on what happens when electric light enters a world shaped by very different rhythms. ✨

🎨 Calling all young artists! ✨Let your imagination light up the Square of Lights at the Clarens Festival of Lights!Child...
04/09/2026

🎨 Calling all young artists! ✨

Let your imagination light up the Square of Lights at the Clarens Festival of Lights!

Children are invited to join our Drawing Contest and create their own colourful masterpiece inspired by light, imagination and the magic of the festival. 🌈💡

🖍️ Kids Drawing Contest
📍 Square of Lights
📅 24–26 September
🎟️ FREE to participate with a Square of Lights pass

Come draw, create and have fun — because some of the brightest ideas come from our youngest festival visitors! ✨

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Ingeborg Putter’s mission is to bring structure, communication, and strategic coordination to projects that create meani...
03/09/2026

Ingeborg Putter’s mission is to bring structure, communication, and strategic coordination to projects that create meaningful impact.

With a background in public relations, information management, and executive production, she has worked across both non-profit and commercial sectors.

At Worldvisuals, she has played a key role in production, distribution, and communications, combining strong organisational skills with a deep understanding of storytelling, partnerships, and audience engagement.

✨ Meet the Artist: Veronica StaffordClarens-based mixed-media artist Veronica Stafford explores emotion, movement and th...
03/09/2026

✨ Meet the Artist: Veronica Stafford

Clarens-based mixed-media artist Veronica Stafford explores emotion, movement and the complexity of being human through expressive figurative art.

During the Clarens Festival of Lights, her work invites us to experience freedom, vulnerability and the human form through a different light. ✨

🎧 Every artwork has a story. Now you can hear it, or read it.As part of our commitment to making the Clarens Festival o...
03/09/2026

🎧 Every artwork has a story. Now you can hear it, or read it.

As part of our commitment to making the Clarens Festival of Lights more inclusive and accessible for everyone, we’re introducing a new way to discover the stories behind the artworks.

Throughout the festival, you’ll find a QR code next to each artwork. Simply scan it to:

🎧 Listen to a specially curated story about the artwork and artist via Spotify
📖 Read the same curated text on your phone

So bring your headphones and take your time exploring!

By offering both audio and written versions, visitors who are blind or have low vision, Deaf or hard of hearing can also discover more about the artworks and the people who created them.

✨ Scan. Listen. Read. Discover.

📍 Square of Lights
📅 24–26 September 2026

Because art — and the stories behind it — should be accessible to everyone.

✨ Meet the Artist: Phillip Le RouxClarens-based creative Phillip Le Roux combines craftsmanship, bold design and a lifel...
02/09/2026

✨ Meet the Artist: Phillip Le Roux

Clarens-based creative Phillip Le Roux combines craftsmanship, bold design and a lifelong passion for comic books.

During the Clarens Festival of Lights, he brings that childhood fascination to life through light, shadow and a playful touch of nostalgia. ✨💥

The CFoL Cup is more than a tournament: it's a celebration of community. Over three days, local teams from Clarens and t...
02/09/2026

The CFoL Cup is more than a tournament: it's a celebration of community. Over three days, local teams from Clarens and the surrounding townships compete for the very first CFoL Cup, culminating in a spectacular final unlike anything you've seen before.

As night falls, the stadium transforms under ultraviolet light. Glowing jerseys, a luminous football and fluorescent pitch markings turn the final into an unforgettable fusion of sport, light and celebration.

Come cheer on your local team and experience one of the festival's most unique events.

📍 Kubetswana Stadium
📅 24–26 September 2026

IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT TIXSA TICKETSWe have noticed that some visitors are experiencing problems when booking tickets t...
02/09/2026

IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT TIXSA TICKETS

We have noticed that some visitors are experiencing problems when booking tickets through the Tixsa booking widget on the Clarens Festival of Lights website.

This issue can occur depending on the internet browser or device you are using and seems to affect mainly events that take place across multiple days, including:
• Square of Lights�• Immersive Forest Light Tour

If you experience any problems, we recommend booking your tickets directly through the Tixsa platform instead.

HOW TO BOOK:
1. Go directly to https://www.tixsa.co.za/
2. Search for Clarens Festival of Lights
3. All available CFOL events and tickets will appear and choose the day you prefer.

We apologise for the inconvenience and are working with Tixsa to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you to the Clarens Festival of Lights!

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Sandstone Gorge Estate , Bethlehem Road, Dihlabeng Municipality
Clarens
9707

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