BAT Centre

BAT Centre The BAT Centre. Durban's Executive Community Arts Centre for quality fine arts & craft, live events. The Platform for your next best arts experience.
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The BAT Centre generates work for artists, by building a platform for the creatives, to display their talents and fund the Durban economy, themselves and most importantly, their future.

Durban! Get ready for something truly special! 📢 The This Ability Arts Festival is coming to the BAT Centre, Durban Harb...
10/06/2026

Durban! Get ready for something truly special! 📢

The This Ability Arts Festival is coming to the BAT Centre, Durban Harbour on 16 June 2026! 🎉

Join us for an inspiring day celebrating the incredible talent of disabled artists. Expect live music, captivating dance, powerful spoken word, and vibrant craft & business exhibitions. It’s a festival “by us,” showcasing “Ability in Disability.” Don’t miss out!

🌟 Lineup Includes: Ntencane, Sbonelo Mlita, Siibu, Siphosethu Ndlovu, Thandi Gcwensa, Thulile Zama, Nelisiwe Sibisi, Nkosi Cibane, Pinky 1st Lady, Zendoni!

🔗 Grab your Early Bird tickets (R150) on Quicket now!

https://www.quicket.co.za/events/374489-this-ability-arts-festival/

🎶✨ THE BAT CENTRE MUSIC AUDITIONS 2026 ✨🎶Do you have the voice, talent, and passion to pursue music professionally? 🎤🎹🥁🎸...
08/06/2026

🎶✨ THE BAT CENTRE MUSIC AUDITIONS 2026 ✨🎶

Do you have the voice, talent, and passion to pursue music professionally? 🎤🎹🥁🎸

The BAT Centre is looking for talented vocalists and instrumentalists to join its music development programme and be considered for professional opportunities within the creative industry.

📅 Date: 19 June 2026
🕘 Time: 09:00 AM
📍 Venue: The BAT Centre (Mission Control)

✅ Vocalists
✅ Pianists
✅ Drummers
✅ Bass Guitarists

Please prepare 1 song for your audition.

This could be your opportunity to take your musical journey to the next level. Don’t miss out!

📞 RSVP: +27 63 741 6770
📲 Instagram:

🔥🎶 GQOMU YOUTH EVENT IS HERE! 🎶🔥Durban’s youth culture comes alive at the BAT Centre this Saturday, 6 June! 🚀Get ready f...
05/06/2026

🔥🎶 GQOMU YOUTH EVENT IS HERE! 🎶🔥

Durban’s youth culture comes alive at the BAT Centre this Saturday, 6 June! 🚀

Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, energy, inspiration, and pure Gqom culture featuring an explosive lineup of DJs, performers, and special guest speaker Brillante. 🎤✨

🚍 FREE transport available for nearby campus students (limited seats – book early!)

🎟️ Tickets:
• Early Bird – R70
• At the Gate – R100
• VIP – R150 (Fast Track Entry & VIP Area)

📍 BAT Centre, Durban
🕓 Gates Open: 16:00

Come celebrate youth, music, and culture with us because 💃🏾🕺🏾

A Young Throwback to the Launch of Inkundla YamaCiko Literature Program ✨🙌🏾🙇🏾‍♀️
04/06/2026

A Young Throwback to the Launch of Inkundla YamaCiko Literature Program ✨🙌🏾🙇🏾‍♀️

🎨✨ CALLING ALL ARTISTS OF ETHEKWINI SOUTH! ✨🎨Do you have the creativity, passion, and talent to be crowned the EThekwini...
03/06/2026

🎨✨ CALLING ALL ARTISTS OF ETHEKWINI SOUTH! ✨🎨

Do you have the creativity, passion, and talent to be crowned the EThekwini South Art Champion 2026? 🏆

Join us for an exciting Visual Art Competition where local artists will showcase their artistic excellence, innovation, and unique creative voices in a live competition environment.

📅 12 June 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 The BAT Centre, Durban
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Come and support local talent, experience incredible artworks, and celebrate the vibrant creative spirit of our communities 🎨🖌️✨

📞 For inquiries: +27 63 741 6770
📧 [email protected]

BAT Centre Memories ✨This was our Freedom Day Celebration 🙌🏾 🇿🇦💫
02/06/2026

BAT Centre Memories ✨This was our Freedom Day Celebration 🙌🏾 🇿🇦💫

🔥 YOUTH DAY AT BAT CENTRE 🔥A celebration of creativity, freedom and fearless self-expression! 🎤🎨🕺🏾📖Get ready for an elec...
29/05/2026

🔥 YOUTH DAY AT BAT CENTRE 🔥

A celebration of creativity, freedom and fearless self-expression! 🎤🎨🕺🏾📖

Get ready for an electrifying day packed with poetry, music, art, culture and pure youth energy as we honour Youth Day through the power of the arts. From the Clash of the Battles to unforgettable performances and amazing prizes — this is where bold voices rise!

🗓 15 June 2026
📍 BAT Centre Hall
⏰ 10AM till late
🎟 FREE ENTRY

Come loud. Come bold. Come YOU.
Tag your crew and pull through! 💥

Fridays we create unforgettable and beautiful moments 🙌🏾So please join us tomorrow for the Jazzy Groovy Fridays ✨🎷💫Happy...
28/05/2026

Fridays we create unforgettable and beautiful moments 🙌🏾

So please join us tomorrow for the Jazzy Groovy Fridays ✨🎷💫

Happy Hour between 17:00 - 18:00 and DJ Set from 19:00

Highlights of the Open Mic Open Minds Poetry Session ✨We have these EVERY WEDNESDAYS 💫 So please join us on our next one...
22/05/2026

Highlights of the Open Mic Open Minds Poetry Session ✨

We have these EVERY WEDNESDAYS 💫 So please join us on our next one 🙇🏾‍♀️

DID YOU KNOW ? That The BAT Centre has Open Mic Open Mind Poetry Sessions every Wednesday AND Jazzy Groovy Fridays Jam S...
21/05/2026

DID YOU KNOW ? That The BAT Centre has Open Mic Open Mind Poetry Sessions every Wednesday AND Jazzy Groovy Fridays Jam Session EVERY Friday ? 🤌🏼💫💪🏽

Well NOW you know 😇So make it point to pull through and come showcase your talent with us and enjoy the specials and the good vibes 😎

Address

45 Maritime Place
Durban
4001

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00
Saturday 09:00 - 14:00

Telephone

+27313320451

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