One of Southern Africa’s longest-running arts festivals, Intwasa Arts Festival ko Bulawayo, is held annually during the spring season in Bulawayo. The organisers recently informed the festival’s fans, artists, and stakeholders about the postponement of this year’s event.

The 2024 edition, which was originally set for the 25th to the 28th of September, has been delayed and will take place at a later date, with further details to follow. However, some of the scheduled events will still take place in October and November, with the rescheduled dates to be announced to the public.

Despite the postponement, Intwasa will continue to offer stand-alone activities throughout October and November 2024. These events aim to maintain the festival’s vibrant atmosphere, providing ongoing opportunities for artists and audiences to stay connected with the arts.

“While the main festival has been postponed, Intwasa will continue to host stand-alone activities throughout the months of October and November 2024. These events will keep the spirit of the festival alive and provide ongoing opportunities for artists and audiences to engage with the arts.” read part of the released statement

The Intwasa Arts Festival ko Bulawayo has long served as a platform for various artistic expressions, including theatre, comedy, literature, live music, spoken word, arts discussion panels, and documentaries.

Artists from countries such as the USA, Canada, the UK, Botswana, South Africa, Eswatini, and Zambia have been part of the festival in past years. Prominent local and international artists from different sectors of the arts have also participated in previous editions.