13 June 2026

One is a theoretical physicist and internationally renowned advocate for off-world exploration, preparing humanity for a future beyond earth. The other is a journalist turned bestselling author. Both have their heads in the stars dreaming about space travel from the past and future. Join us at SANSA (South Africa’s own NASA) as Daleen Fouché, SANSA Communications Practitioner, chats to Dr Adriana Marais (Out of this World into the Next) and Penny Haw (The Woman and her Stars) about their books exploring the heavens. And experience SANSA’s 24/7 Space Weather Centre live in action.

We’re having a Big Book Club Showdown. Bring your book club, or come solo to help us debate. What’s best, online, IRL or as a podcast? Silent reading or loud debating fuelled by wine? Big or small? What’s the best kind of book club? Bongani Kona gets the debate raging with Paige Nick (Book People), founder of the Facebook book club, The Good Book Appreciation Society, Shawn Buck, founder of Cape Town Silent Book Club, Ann-Maree Tippoo, co-founder of IRL Mother City Book Club and John Bradshaw, founder of the Non-fiction Book Club Podcast.

WindWorx, a dynamic Symphonic Wind Ensemble composed of the finest wind and percussion musicians in the Western Cape, including music teachers, current and former symphony players, and professionals from various fields – all united by their musical proficiency. This 30-strong ensemble’s first ever performance at the Hermanus FynArts Festival promises a musical feast to remember! Blue Winter, Golden Stage brings together orchestral works inspired by winter’s beauty and the vibrant “blue” hues found in pieces like Blue Shades (Ticheli), and Blue Mambo (Sweeney).

Multi-award-winning musician, performer, composer and music producer Andrew Ford leads an ensemble featuring some of South Africa’s top jazz musicians. Versatile singer, pianist and songwriter, Abigail Petersen is on vocals. Her career spans performance, education, stage and television, with performances in New York and Las Vegas among other international shows. They’ll captivate you with classic Jazz standards, given their own interpretation and a variety of styles – taking us through the rich history of Jazz and the legacy of its greatest interpreters to some of the latest trends and Jazz hits.