Cultural Art

Maitisong Festival

Gaborone, Botswana
Southern Africa
Next Edition
Maitisong Festival 2026
Aug 21 - Aug 23, 2026
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About

Botswana's longest-running performing arts festival held annually in the capital Gaborone.Maitisong (meaning "a place of entertainment" in Setswana) presents a multi-arts program spanning music,theatre, dance, comedy, poetry, and visual arts

Cultural Significance

The festival is a cornerstone of Botswana’s cultural calendar, giving established and emerging artists a platform to share their work and be validated in front of broad, diverse audiences.

Editions

Maitisong Festival 2026
Aug 21 - Aug 23, 2026
Upcoming