Grey High School Strings Festival 2026

Grey High School Strings Festival 2026

Join us for an afternoon celebrating the remarkable young string players of Gqeberha as the Grey High School Strings Festival 2026 brings together 12 schools and institutions in one of the Eastern Cape's largest collaborative string music events.

From beginner ensembles to advanced orchestras and university musicians, the festival showcases the breadth and vitality of string playing in our region. Throughout the afternoon, audiences will enjoy performances by each participating institution before the concert concludes with a spectacular Massed String Orchestra, uniting more than one hundred musicians on stage in a powerful celebration of community, collaboration, and musical excellence.

Participating institutions include:

• St Dominic's Priory

• Curro Westbrook

• Nelson Mandela University

• Pearson High School

• Summerwood Primary School

• Greenwood Primary School

• Victoria Park High School

• Collegiate High School

• Grey Junior School

• Grey High School

• St. George's Preparatory School

• Muzukidz

Whether you're supporting a performer, passionate about orchestral music, or simply looking for an inspiring Sunday afternoon concert, the Grey High School Strings Festival offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the future of string playing in the Eastern Cape.

Date: Sunday, 26 July 2026

Time: 16:30

Venue: Bergman Auditorium, Grey High School, Gqeberha

We look forward to welcoming you.