Contra.Joburg 2026

Sat Aug 29, 10:00 - Sun Aug 30, 17:00

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2 days - 13 venues - over 177 artists - free shuttle


COME AND EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE


This August, Contra.Joburg — Johannesburg’s most radical visual arts festival — returns under the theme: “Different is good.” This year’s edition promises a curated collision of surprise interventions and unscripted artistic experiences designed to disrupt expectations and expand the possibilities of visual art.


Saturday 29 August | 10:00am–5:00pm

Studios open this day include:

  1. Asisebenze Art Gallery – Gallery & coffee shop (Street parking only)
  2. Little Artists – Exhibition, Kids area & a pop up (Street parking only)
  3. Jozi Gold – Studio Space, Kids area & a pop up (Street parking only)
  4. Bag Factory – Artist studios, gallery & drinks (Street parking only)
  5. Bus Factory – Artist studios, gallery & drinks (Street parking only)
  6. Play Braamfontein – Studios, drinks & food (Street parking only)
  7. Rand Club – Gallery, live music, food & drinks (Street parking only)
  8. Creative Uprising Hub @Transwerke – Studios (Underground secure parking)
  9. Stephan Welz & Co - Exhibition (Underground secure parking here)
  10. Asisebenze Art Atelier – Studio Space (Underground parking)


Sunday 30 August from 10:00am to 5:00pm

Studios open this day include:


  1. August House - Gallery, studios, food & drinks (Street parking only)
  2. Ellis House - Gallery, studios & drinks (Street parking only)
  3. Living Artists Emporium - Gallery & drinks (Secure parking)
  4. Victoria Yards - Gallery, studios, food & drinks (Street parking only)
  5. Usha Seejarim's Studio - Studio Visit (Street parking only)
  6. Stephan Welz & Co - Exhibition (Underground secure parking here)


To help you move easily between spaces, a complimentary shuttle service will run throughout the day, looping between venues every 20 minutes. Parking is available at each site, with shuttle access from every stop.


Bringing kids - Children under 18 are free. Select your adult tickets first — you can then list how many children you want to bring. Unaccompanied minors are not allowed into the event.


For full details on studios, parking, and programming, visit: www.contra.joburg


Big thanks to our event partners:

Jozi My Jozi | Quorum Holdings | Itoo Art Insurance | Redefine property | Exclusive Books