The Clarens Arts Festival is an annual multi lingual cultural gathering that draws artists, performers, authors, musicians and other creative individuals together. Founded in 2022, the event draws patrons, local literati and other creative minds to Clarens, a charming town in the Eastern Free State, in the eastern highlands. Afrikaans, English and SeSotho patrons sign up for book talks, performing and visual arts, a variety of workshops and a children's programme. Audiences have commented on the range of talent drawn from across the region.
Over its short history, the Festival has established itself as a popular event with a diverse programme, with a growth in numbers across the years.
The fifth Clarens Arts Festival is scheduled to take place 24th to 27th of April 2026