Maitisong

Located in Gaborone, the capital city of Botswana, Maitisong has been extensively used by the school and community since opening its doors on the 22nd March 1987, welcoming the best in local and international talent. The annual Maitisong Festival gives the public an opportunity to witness and be inspired by new theatre, dance, poetry and music. Maitisong started the dawn of a new theatrical age in

Botswana, has made its mark in a way that founders could not have foreseen, and has established itself as an arts leader in the region.

Our rescheduled date for the family fun day is locked in🔒 Come break up your weekly routine and make some memories with ...
25/05/2026

Our rescheduled date for the family fun day is locked in🔒

Come break up your weekly routine and make some memories with us!✨

PSA: Due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to postpone the family fun day. We will communicate the new date soon. ...
16/05/2026

PSA:

Due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to postpone the family fun day. We will communicate the new date soon. Apologies for any inconvenience caused by this announcement.

13/05/2026

Bagaetso, please note that the application link is now functional. Thank you for bring our attention to the matter. Here it is once again: https://forms.gle/nroabyULcFujG8Jr6

We will be monitoring the form as time progresses. 🙏

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The call is open!Applications for Maitisong Festival 2026 are officially live.Friday 21 August to 23 August 2026 ✨Here's...
12/05/2026

The call is open!

Applications for Maitisong Festival 2026 are officially live.
Friday 21 August to 23 August 2026 ✨

Here's the link: https://forms.gle/QbTcZWxFqhoqjYjF6

A rona a kalo modiragatsi! Back to you! 🎤



SAVE THE DATE! Maitisong Festival 2026 arrives this August as we celebrate performance, creativity and the people who co...
12/05/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

Maitisong Festival 2026 arrives this August as we celebrate performance, creativity and the people who continue to keep the arts alive. This year marks the beginning of the journey toward 40 years of Maitisong Theatre.

Mark this weekend for the arts:
Friday, 21 August to Sunday, 23 August 2026

Gaborone, re a go laletsa.
Applications open at midnight tonight!

Tla o bone. Tla o utlwe. Tla o tsee karolo! ✨



PSA:It is with great regret that we inform the public of the CANCELATION of The Roast of Kast scheduled for Friday the 1...
12/05/2026

PSA:

It is with great regret that we inform the public of the CANCELATION of The Roast of Kast scheduled for Friday the 15th of May 2026. This decision was taken due to circumstances out of our hands.

Further we would like to reiterate that our Saturday and Sunday events this weekend are not affected and will happen as scheduled. We thank the public for your continued support and look forward to an impactful fun filled Konnectfest Weekend.

Sincerely,
Konnectfest Team

We join the nation in mourning the passing of Former President, His Excellency Festus Mogae, the third President of the ...
09/05/2026

We join the nation in mourning the passing of Former President, His Excellency Festus Mogae, the third President of the Republic of Botswana (1998–2008).

We extend our sincere condolences to former First Lady Mrs Barbara Mogae, her children and family, and the nation at large.

06/05/2026

This year’s Konnect Fest Weekend is nearly here.
There's something on offer for everyone.
Build, grow, laugh and enjoy your time with us!

Work shapes our institutions, our culture, and our daily lives.Across Botswana, it is carried by people who build, maint...
01/05/2026

Work shapes our institutions, our culture, and our daily lives.

Across Botswana, it is carried by people who build, maintain, create, and sustain.
Today, we recognise the value of labour in all its forms, and the individuals and communities behind it. 👷🏾‍♀️


We’re live today 🌍✨Join us for “Creating for the Future: Harnessing Southern Africa’s Arts and Cultural Festivals for Su...
19/02/2026

We’re live today 🌍✨

Join us for “Creating for the Future: Harnessing Southern Africa’s Arts and Cultural Festivals for Sustainable Development,” as we unpack key findings on the cultural, social, economic and environmental impact of festivals across the region.

🗓 Today, 19 February 2026
⏰ 11:00–12:30 (SAST)
📍 Live on Microsoft Teams

Hear insights from Sound Diplomacy and leading festivals including MTN Bushfire (Eswatini), Lake of Stars (Malawi), Maitisong (Botswana), MTC Kasi Vibe (Namibia), Maputo Fast Forward (Mozambique) and Mosi Day of Thunder (Zambia).

Join Maitisong Theatre Coordinator, Ms Kgopiso Tibe, as she contributes to this important regional dialogue 🎭

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Maru-a-Pula School
Gaborone

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