Redhill School is once again the proud host of one of Johannesburg’s favourite art weekends: RedFest 2025. Transforming into the city’s cultural epicentre, Redhill School promises four full days of unforgettable artistic and creative experiences. RedFest 2025 is taking place over the Youth Day long weekend (Friday, 13 June – Monday, 16 June).
This year’s RedFest programme combines dynamic live music, powerful theatre, children’s entertainment, a buzzing artisanal market, immersive art exhibitions and a curated comedy festival.
Joseph Gerassi, Executive Head of Redhill School and Festival Director, said: “RedFest has always been about access, inspiration and community. It’s where world-class acts meet emerging voices, and where families, artists and audiences come together to celebrate everything that makes the arts in South Africa so vibrant.”
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday night, South Africa’s most acclaimed musicians will grace the main stage. Friday sees Booshle G taking centre stage. Saturday’s stage will be lit up by Matthew Mole, Mzansi Youth Choir and Rubber Duc. Lastly, Sunday sees Arno Carstens, Zolani Mahola and Wavelength City.
Twenty theatre productions will be performed live throughout RedFest 2025. These include: Growing Old Disgracefully, Next Level, Kidding, The King of Broken Things, You Strike a Woman You Strike a Rock and A Doll’s Life. There will also be two comedy festival lineups and a world-class magic show.
For the little ones among us, the Children’s Theatre Programme will feature The Railway Children, Mother Goose and Goldilocks and The Three Bears.
From Friday until Sunday, the Village on Oval will be the heart of the festival. The artisanal market features over 80 curated vendors, extending around the Village on Oval and a large indoor venue. This will ensure festivalgoers are warm and cosy throughout their perusal.
Finally, to mark Youth Day on 16 June, RedFest 2025 will transform into YouthFest with a choir, orchestra and marimba performance. Furthermore, the four top student theatre productions from this year’s Festival of Excellence in Dramatic Arts competition.
RedFest 2025 is turning the volume up with 5FM, South Africa’s favourite youth radio station. 5FM’s trademark mix of Top 40 Hits, entertaining segments and bold personalities will be broadcasting live from the Village on Oval at Redhill School.
Gerassi said: “This amplification through the top national youth station reinforces our vision of RedFest as a platform for connection, cultural celebration, and national conversation. We’re proud to work with a brand that shares our passion for youth, music, and creativity.”
Make sure to get your tickets for this fantastic weekend of arts and culture from Ticketpro. RedFest is open to all: families, students, creatives, shoppers and live music fans across Gauteng!
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