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The 2026 Hilton Arts Festival is set to be a vibrant celebration of the arts, featuring a diverse array of performances, exhibitions, and community engagement.  The festival will take place at Hilton College, a 150-year-old venue that has been a cornerstone of the arts in South Africa. It will include the Jongosi Youth Programme, which aims to nurture talent and open doors to storytelling and performance.<\/p>


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\nThe festival will also host the KZN Art Fair, connecting galleries with talent and new markets, creating sustainable careers for artists. With nearly 25,000 visitors annually, the Hilton Arts Festival is a significant event in the South African arts scene, attracting national and international acclaim.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The 2026 Hilton Arts Festival is set to be a vibrant celebration of the arts, featuring a diverse array of performances, exhibitions, and community engagement.  The festival will take place at Hilton College, a 150-year-old venue that has been a cornerstone of the arts in South Africa. It will include the Jongosi Youth Programme, which aims to nurture talent and open doors to storytelling and performance. 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