The Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees is a family affair, and there is an entire Children’s Festival dedicated to entertaining the young lot from 11 – 19 October 2025. Whether you refer to your grandparents as nan and pa or ouma and oupa, the Children’s Festival is accessible across age and language groups. Bring the whole family along, and enjoy a bite, spread the picnic blanket or fly a kite at the Toyota Music Festival open air concerts, set under the sunny spring skies of Stellenbosch. The full programme is available at woordfees.co.za.
CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL
Captain Kwanda’s Fanplastic Adventures
Join Kwanda and Fin on a quest to help sea creatures affected by plastic pollution. With raps, songs and dances, the show highlights climate change and ocean conservation. Performed in English with a splash of Afrikaans, isiXhosa and Nama, this 45-minute adventure ends with Kwanda earning a new name – Captain Fanplastic – and discovering a treasure of a different kind.
- With Noxolo Magadla, Beviol Swartz, Marvin Safoor, Siphesande Mkokose.
- R120-R160 | R150-R190 at the door
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Grommels (Multilingual)
A big grey wall encloses a small grey world. Colour is but a memory. A dream. Here live Yellowgrommel and Bluegrommel – the last colours left. Then comes a day, different from the ordinary grommely grommelday… The whispers of the little wall-men become a whirlwind. The grommels get lost…What happens when opposites find each other? And what is waiting beyond that wall? Join us on a playful adventure as we discover how nature’s colours can grow inside all of us.
- With Angelique Filter, Robert Hindley
- R120-R160 | R150-R190 at the door
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Little Maestros: Classical concerts for families
Join us for another Little Maestros concert – this time to meet the harp with Jana van der Merwe! Classical music is a brilliant developmental tool for children aged between 0 and 6 years. It boosts their brain development and concentration. This concert, specifically created for our younger listeners, offers a relaxed environment where little ears learn through Mozart, Bach and many more. These immersive recitals are tailor-made for little ones, with lots of interaction, explanation and participation – and an invitation to move to the music.
- R85 | R115 at the door
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The Magic Flute | Die towerfluit
Mozart’s beloved opera is reimagined for young audiences, will captivate children with its enchanting melodies, powerful storytelling and dynamic cast. Primary school learners will fall in love with the beautiful music and the heartfelt drama in this vibrant abridged version. Presented in Afrikaans, English, isiXhosa and German
- With Alida Scheepers, Khayakazi Madlala, Mongezi Mosoaka, a cast of 13 singers, Nathan Lewis (pianist).
- R130-R260 | R160-R290 at the door
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The Barber of Seville
Over on the Classical Music programme awaits another opera specially tailored so that children can enjoy it along with the family. Under the direction of Sylvaine Strike, this production promises to capture the humour and spirit that make The Barber of Seville a timeless and beloved comedy. Follow the witty barber Figaro as he uses his charm and cunning to unite two young lovers in this comic opera that is filled with infectious energy, humour and spirit. Experience these delightful onstage antics in an unforgettable live performance at the unique Spier Amphitheatre!
- With William Berger (Figaro), Megan Kahts (Rosina), a cast of 14 Cape Town Opera singers.
- R170-R350 | R200-R380 at the door
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Theatre Discussions: Two Operas: ‘The Magic Flute’ and ‘The Barber of Seville’ (Multilingual)
After a long absence, these two operas have been included in this year’s Woordfees programme. In these free discussions on the Woordfees’ Discourse programme, Woordfees director and playwright Saartjie Botha talks with Magdalene Minnaar, artistic director of Cape Town Opera, along with some of the artists and key figures involved in the two productions. They will discuss the challenges and joys of this unique genre.
- Access is free
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