The Tramways Building, Nelson Mandela Bay

18/08/2026

Tonight at the Tramways we are On the Couch with The Grey supporters Rugby, hosting Andrew Mehrtens and John Smit.

09/06/2026

Power Outage Alert!!!

NOTICE:
Two MBDA sites are currently affected by power outages, namely The Tramways Building, Nelson Mandela Bay and the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

Phone lines have been affected, as well as internet connectivity.

The office remains open.

Please reach out to contacts within the organisation directly while our teams work to resolve the issue.

10/04/2026

Last night we Celebrated with Pearson's 100 years milestone Musically.🎺🎷🎼🎸🎻🪉

27/03/2026

Hosted by Wilderness Foundation, the first Annual Eco Crusaders Environmental Indaba 2026

27/03/2026

12/03/2026

For almost 130 years, the Tramways Building has stood in the Baakens Valley in Nelson Mandela Bay. It is proudly operated by the Mandela Bay Development Agency as a venue where creative, cultural and community events can come to life.

As the MBDA continues to manage The Tramways, we’re looking to you to find out what YOU think will keep the venue growing and working for the people of Nelson Mandela Bay.

To make sure that the MBDA's next steps reflect the priorities of the Bay, we invite you to participate in the 2026 Stakeholder Engagement Survey.
By sharing your honest views, you will:
>> Help us align our work more closely with community and stakeholder expectations.
>> Provide constructive feedback that strengthens accountability and responsiveness.
>> Contribute directly to delivery on our five year strategy.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey here: https://www.mbdaengage.co.za/ (ZERO RATED)

27/02/2026

Collect your race pack here!!

27/02/2026

For all your Absa Run Your City in GQ Pack collectiions. You have today and tomorrow at The Tramways Building, Nelson Mandela Bay