3 October 2026 · Polokwane, Limpopo
Talesof the
Baobab
A gathering beneath something ancient.
Act I · Arrival
Before there were cities, there were stories.
Tales of the Baobab is not just a stage, a ticket, or a date on a calendar. It is a cultural return — a night where sound, art, memory, hospitality and community gather around one symbol of endurance.
Act II · The Baobab
The tree that survives.
In the heart of Limpopo, the Baobab stands as a monument to resilience — storing life within itself to endure seasons that would break softer things. This festival was built on the same idea.
The night approaches
“The Baobab tells its story once a year. Will you be there?”
Act III · The Artists
The people make the myth.
Meet the voices, musicians and creative forces shaping the evening. Each performance opens another chapter in the Tales of the Baobab story.
Featured Artist 01
Gemma Fassie
R&B/Soul · Afro-R&B
A voice that carries tenderness, memory and fire.
Featured Artist 02
Stephen Krown
Afro Lounge/Folk/Soul · Hip-Hop
Modern soul for the hearts that gather after sunset.
Featured Artist 03
Isulam the Guitarist
Afro · Fusion · Rock · Contemporary African Music
A master of rhythm and musical conversation.
Featured Artist 04
Karabo Matliala
Choreographer & Live Dance
A master of rhythm and movement.
Featured Artist 05
Elo Blues
Pop · Amapiano · Afro-rock & Afrosoul,
More names. More sound. More memory.
Featured Artist 06
Mack De Artist
Specializes in drawing(pencil and charcoal) and painting( oil painting, acrylic)
The lineup continues to grow.
Featured Artist 07
House of Mempire
Dance Crew
Youngest Veterans of the Tales of the Baobab Arts Festival
Featured Artist 08
Mav Avenue
MC
A softer moment inside the movement.
Act IV · The Experience
Not a night out. A night inside something.
Live Music
A soundscape of jazz, soul, fusion and local creative energy.
Arts & Culture
Visual moments, cultural activations and work that gives the festival its pulse.
Creative Wellness
A softer space for reflection, mastery and sustainable creative careers.
Community
People, tables, conversation, food, memory and the feeling of belonging.
Act V · The Venue
Stay the night. Wake up with the story.
Complete your festival weekend with accommodation at Park Inn by Radisson Polokwane. Use the dedicated booking link to view available rooms and rates for the Tales of the Baobab weekend.
Book AccommodationPatrons of the Arts
The names carrying the story forward.
Act VI · Tickets
Choose your Baobab moment.
Choose general admission, step into the VIP experience, or reserve a table for your group.
Early bird access
General Admission
Early bird · per person
- ✓ Full festival access
- ✓ Live performances
- ✓ Arts and cultural activations
- ✓ Market and vendor access
A closer festival experience
VIP Admission
Early bird · per person
- ✓ VIP festival access
- ✓ Priority entry
- ✓ Dedicated VIP area
- ✓ Enhanced festival experience
Bring your people closer
Table Bookings
Availability and pricing on request
- ✓ Reserved table experience
- ✓ Ideal for groups and celebrations
- ✓ Personal booking assistance
- ✓ Availability confirmed by the event team
Questions
Before you arrive.
Final Call
The Baobab is calling.
3 October 2026. Polokwane, Limpopo. One night for the artists, the patrons, the city, and the story still becoming.