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This August, Contra, Johannesburg’s boldest visual arts festival returns with a daring new theme: “Expect the Unexpected.” The 2025 edition invites you to immerse yourself in a curated collision of surprise interventions, unscripted artistic encounters, and thought-provoking visual experiences that push the boundaries of what art can be.
Festival Dates & Times
Saturday, 30 August | 10:00 – 17:00
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Asisebenze Art Gallery – Gallery & coffee shop
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Bag Factory – Artist studios, gallery & drinks
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EspressOn – Live music, food, drinks & gallery
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Play Braamfontein – Studios, drinks & food
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Rand Club – Gallery, live music, food & drinks
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Creative Uprising Hub @ Transwerke – Studios
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Stephan Welz & Co. – Exhibition
Sunday, 31 August | 10:00 – 17:00
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Asisebenze – Artist studios & drinks
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August House – Gallery, studios, food & drinks
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Ellis House – Gallery, studios & drinks
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Living Artists Emporium – Gallery & drinks
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Oovookoo – Gallery, studios & drinks
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Victoria Yards – Gallery, studios, food & drinks
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Stephan Welz & Co. – Exhibition
A complimentary shuttle service will run every 20 minutes, connecting all participating venues.
Contra tickets can be purchased online through Quicket.
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