Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th August 2026
Joburg’s best, immersive 2 day, arts experience
Meet the Artists
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See the Work
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Start a conversation
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Meet the Artists 〰️ See the Work 〰️ Start a conversation 〰️
Artists: Make your mark
We’re calling on South Africa’s boldest visual artists and designers to create an artwork or design for the #PrimalStillVodka bottle label. This is your chance to have your art or design take centre stage — not on a gallery wall, but in the hands of vodka lovers nationwide. First prize wins R6000. Submit your designs now.
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What do they say about us?
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Mail & Guardian says "Contra.Joburg creates space for art that finds you"
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Wanted says "Joburg's festival of surprises"
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Sunday Times says "Slow down for art"
How does the event work?
The event takes place over 2 days. Each day is different. There are usually 6 venues on each day.
The whole festival takes place within the CDB of Johannesburg.
There is a hop-on-hop off shuttle service that connects the venues.
A hop-on-hop-off shuttle bus will come every 20 minutes OR you can use an e-hailing service to move directly to your next chosen venue.
You can start at any of the venues. There is no right or wrong order.
Kids under 18 are free but no unaccompanied minors will be let into venues or on shuttles.
There will be additional paid for activities that you would need to book for separately if you wanted to attend. These tickets can not be bought on the day.