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The heart of the Karoo comes alive with the sounds of music, the aromas of curated cuisine and community celebration, as Kaleidoscope Festival takes over Prince Albert for a three-day culture-and-art experience. The event is best known for its intimate concerts from local chamber musicians, schools, and orchestras.
The lineup includes performances by renowned artists such as Lieva Starker, Derek Gripper, Chanda Bupe Lupambo, Jan-Hendrik Harley, David Bester, and Mariechen Meyer. In addition, the programme features performances by many youth ensembles, including those from Rustenburg Girls, Grey High, ARCO-PACT, and Frank Pietersen Music Centre.
The Kaleidoscope Music & Arts Festival 2026 is the flagship celebration of the ARCO-PACT Project, a South African initiative empowering young musicians by granting musical learning opportunities for students and teachers alike, incorporating cross-continental collaboration between South Africa, the UK and India.