Die Dowe Digters

Die Dowe Digters A creative platform hosted as monthly events to provide opportunities to poets, musicians, singers and artists of many mediums, amateur or professional.

Just over four years ago, Die Dowe Digters was started by Abjater Ronkedoor (Andries De Beer) as an informal platform for creative writers, poets, musicians, composers, songwriters, and many other artists to give them the opportunity for basic exposure of their work. The Facebook group has also been maintained, where any person / member of the group can freely go and post poems, ideas or lyrics. T

he more prominent activity undertaken by Die Dowe Digters are the events hosted every month as a creative platform for artists of many mediums, where every person who attends the event, amateur or professional, has the opportunity to climb on the stage and perform some of their work. Die Dowe Digters welcomes poets, singers, musicians and also visual artists. The evening has grown immensely since it started and many developments have established Die Dowe Digters as regularity on the Pretoria events calendar. The evenings usually start off with the MC describing the flow of the evening to the audience and then opening the stage by reading a poem. The stage and microphone is then open to anybody and everybody. If the open microphone period ends, a guest artist or more established headline act usually plays a full set and entertains the crowd until the end of the evening/event. This also gives the crowd and other artists the chance to build contacts or working relationships and mingle with established people in their medium and industry.

 invite you to an intimate Thursday night at  with special guest,  The night begins with Aya Nixon, who will take the st...
20/04/2026

invite you to an intimate Thursday night at with special guest,

The night begins with Aya Nixon, who will take the stage with an opening set before Tea & Oranges perform with a full band. The set will feature their full album, alongside some of their favourite covers.

With winter creeping in, there will be cozy fires to gather around and keep warm, adding to the atmosphere of the evening.

We’ll be starting strictly at 8pm, so come early, settle in, and make an evening of it.

Food will be available from the , and there’ll be a cash bar throughout the night.

Tickets available at the door, we’d love to have you there.

Thursday, 7 May | 8pm
VULA Food Shack 🌙

Get Jiggy With It ✨This Thursday, 2 AprilOpen mic meets boogie night.Doors open 18:30Open mic starts at 19:30Pull up and...
30/03/2026

Get Jiggy With It ✨
This Thursday, 2 April

Open mic meets boogie night.

Doors open 18:30
Open mic starts at 19:30

Pull up and share your sound, your poetry, your moment… then stick around while the dancing takes over and keep things moving all night.

Whether you’re stepping up to the mic or just there for the vibes, it’s all welcome.

Join us at for a night of music, expression, and letting loose.

Come through. Get jiggy.

It’s all about the open mic and on Thursday, 5 March, entry is FREE!!! Yup, nothing between you and the stage, and your ...
26/02/2026

It’s all about the open mic and on Thursday, 5 March, entry is FREE!!! Yup, nothing between you and the stage, and your chance to show off those hidden talents.

Join us next week at as we celebrate the power of poetry, music, and open minds. Let’s make it a night to remember. ✨

25/02/2026
As jy nog nie planne het vir Valentynsdag nie, het ons die perfekte date night vir jou en jou beter helfte, of selfs jou...
05/02/2026

As jy nog nie planne het vir Valentynsdag nie, het ons die perfekte date night vir jou en jou beter helfte, of selfs jou vriendekring. 🌙✨

Join ons op Saterdag, 14 Februarie, vir ’n besonderse aand onder die sterre by ( ), met ’n intieme vertoning deur

Geniet heerlike kos en verfrissende drankies wat by die venue beskikbaar sal wees, terwyl jy ontspan en die atmosfeer inneem.

Tyd: 19:30 vir 20:00
Plek: VULA Food Shack (156 Melkstraat, Nieuw Muckleneuk)
R280 per persoon

Besprekings:
Bel 012 460 7615
of stuur ’n e-pos aan [email protected]

We ended last year on a real high with the SA Blues Society Project Band, so it only felt right to kick off 2026 the sam...
02/02/2026

We ended last year on a real high with the SA Blues Society Project Band, so it only felt right to kick off 2026 the same way 🎶

Join us Thursday evening, 19 February, .
We’ll still be hosting our open mic before the SABS Project Band so don’t forget your poems, songs, and stories.

Cash bar and delicious food available.

Doors open: 18:00
19:00: Open Mic
20:00:

Let’s dance 2026 💃🕺

🎵 Thursday, 11 December 🎵Doors open 18:0019:00 — Open Mic20:00 — 21:00 — Join us at  for a laid-back blues evening. We’l...
25/11/2025

🎵 Thursday, 11 December 🎵
Doors open 18:00
19:00 — Open Mic
20:00 —
21:00 —

Join us at for a laid-back blues evening. We’ll kick off with open mic, everyone’s welcome to share a song, a poem, or any hidden talent, followed by SABS Project Band and Levinia.

There’s a cash bar and food available.

Bring your poems, your guitar, your voice — or just come listen. No sign-ups. Step up when you’re ready.

Join us, FRIDAY 31st October, as we celebrate 5 years of  with a full day of art, community, and creativity, featuring A...
22/10/2025

Join us, FRIDAY 31st October, as we celebrate 5 years of with a full day of art, community, and creativity, featuring ArtSo and live music from — Eksperimentele Afrikaanse Progressiewe Swaar Metaal Punk Rock Groep van Snor City.

Guests receive a complimentary drink on entry as Dowe Digters takes the stage for an evening of open mic music and poetry beneath the stars.

Introducing ArtSo:
An open-air exhibition featuring artists including , , , and , with more to be announced.

Stroll through the gardens, enjoy Vula’s fresh organic produce, and sip on a freshly squeezed juice or coffee under the shade of the big tree. It’s the perfect spot to find a bargain, discover new talent, or invest in a piece for your collection. Art will be on display from 9:00 AM throughout the evening.

Whether you’re performing, mingling, or soaking in the creative energy, feel free to dress up and make the night spooky!

Schedule:
09:00 – ArtSo exhibition opens
18:00 – Doors open for Dowe Digters
19:30 – Open Mic
20:30 – Kaart Blaansje

Open mic. Open mind. Open art.

Summer nights call for stories and songs!Join us - Thursday, 25 September at .👁️ Doors open 18:00👁️ open mic kicks off a...
19/09/2025

Summer nights call for stories and songs!

Join us - Thursday, 25 September at .

👁️ Doors open 18:00
👁️ open mic kicks off at 19:30 for 20:00

There’s a cash bar and a menu worth showing up hungry for, all best enjoyed under the big Vula tree.

Bring your poems, your guitar, your voice or just come listen. No sign-ups, no stress. The stage is yours when you’re ready.

Open mic, open mind. ✨

Thank you so much to  for these stunning shots, taken a little while back at Dowe Digters with the incredible .kriel &  ...
17/09/2025

Thank you so much to for these stunning shots, taken a little while back at Dowe Digters with the incredible .kriel & from .

I also want to pause for a moment of gratitude. To the beautiful and , thank you for opening your arms to us and keeping the spirit of Dowe Digters alive. You’ve truly made us feel like part of your family.

And to every single soul who shows up, listens, shares, and adds their voice to these nights, you are the heart of it all. We couldn’t do this without you.

Mark your calendars, because the next one is around the corner: Thursday, 25 September ♥️

Don’t miss the August edition of Open Mic!Join us on Thursday, 28 August at  for an evening of creativity and connection...
21/08/2025

Don’t miss the August edition of Open Mic!
Join us on Thursday, 28 August at for an evening of creativity and connection.

Bring your poems, instruments, and stories, and share your talent with Pretoria. No sign-ups needed, the stage is yours as soon as the nerves settle.

Open mic, open mind. 🌙

Address

Blue Crane Restaurant
Pretoria

Opening Hours

18:00 - 02:00

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