Vice-Chancellor's Cultural Evening

Join us for an unforgettable evening that celebrates how we remember, reimagine, and carry heritage forward through contemporary artistry.

After the overwhelming success of last year’s sold-out event, the 2025 Vice-Chancellor's Cultural Evening promises an even more spectacular experience. This year’s theme, Echoes & Imprints, unfolds as a multi-modal, multi-sensory performance weaving together music, visual art, spoken word, and more.

Featuring acclaimed jazz vocalist Nomfundo Xaluva as headline artist, with the Nelson Mandela University Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Choirs, visual artists, and spoken word performers. The evening will be conducted by the renowned Kutlwano Masote. Together, they will showcase the richness of our shared cultural heritage and the artistic excellence of Nelson Mandela University’s students, staff, and collaborators.

The Vice-Chancellor's Cultural Evening is proudly presented by Nelson Mandela University's Faculty of Humanities through the Department of Music and Performing Arts.

Limited tickets available – booking is essential!