Streetopia

Streetopia Free community events organised by AfrikaBurn in collaboration with civic bodies in the areas where the events are held. Keen to help out? Fantastic!

The first Streetopia event took place on November 28th, 2015, in Obs, Cape Town, South Africa - and the event has grown from strength to strength every year since! The 2021 event will take place on Nov 27th, from 10am - 6pm. As a non-profit community-based event, it takes a whole village to make Streetopia happen - and a small army of volunteers too. Hit these links to sign up:

General Volunteers

: goo.gl/3zacVL
Art Assistants: goo.gl/vEpVMN
Moop Patrol: goo.gl/2da1fa
Rangers: goo.gl/iYmDT4
Set-Up Crew: goo.gl/HvTi7B
Breakdown Crew: goo.gl/hE3H2x

The event area includes the Obs Village Green and a length of Lower Main Rd (and also some or all of the Community Centre), and includes a wide range of activities including:

- Large-scale AfrikaBurn art on exhibition
- Small-scale live music stages
- Busking stages
- Mutant Vehicles from AfrikaBurn (art cars) displayed
- Kid's area (cnr Station and Arnold)
- Cinema screenings at various venues
- Art studios participate in Open Studio exhibitions
- Restaurants and bars partner with artists and performers
- Market stalls featuring vintage clothing, craft and food / beverages

General info:

- Costume and dressing up is encouraged
- It's a Leave No Trace event
- AfrikaBurn Rangers in attendance on the day
- Gifting is encouraged from both residents and business owners

If you have ideas or activities you’d like to contribute, please email [email protected]

Thank you to you and City of Cape Town for making Streetopia what it is. ❤️To everyone who created, performed, voluntee...
04/12/2025

Thank you to you and City of Cape Town for making Streetopia what it is. ❤️
To everyone who created, performed, volunteered, and explored. You brought the magic.

If you’ve got photos from the day, we’d love to see them! Share them in the comments or send them to [email protected]

Performance: Junkanew by Monique Fagan

Two days to go!As you join the festivities, please remember that we’re celebrating in a shared public space - Observator...
27/11/2025

Two days to go!
As you join the festivities, please remember that we’re celebrating in a shared public space - Observatory - and that means no drinking in the street. Keep the booze cruise pumping at the local bars and venues, then come back out to enjoy the art, performances, and dancefloors alcohol-free.

This keeps Streetopia legit, safe, legal, and welcoming for families and neighbours - and it saves everyone an awkward chat with our stressed teammates (or leo) on the day. Thank you for being mindful, respectful, and lekker as always.

Dezemba is next week anyways. Hold tight.

Photo: Setala Kgosana

Simon O’Callaghan brings Burn: Into the Flames of Burning Art to Streetopia this weekend. Expect a story-packed photo ex...
26/11/2025

Simon O’Callaghan brings Burn: Into the Flames of Burning Art to Streetopia this weekend.

Expect a story-packed photo exhibition and book signings of this double award-winning masterpiece (Best Fine Art Book + Overall Winner, SA Independent Publishers’ Awards 2018) all about AfrikaBurn, art and the people that make it magical.

📅 Saturday 29 November 2025
⏰ 10AM-6PM
📍 Lower Main Road, Observatory

Catch it all upstairs at Blank Books on the day.

Photo: supplied

Four days to go until we shut down Lower Man & turn it into the art and community event of the year. Remember: Please e-...
25/11/2025

Four days to go until we shut down Lower Man & turn it into the art and community event of the year.
Remember: Please e-hail, liftshare & if you must park, please use the Obs Junior School Parking space, as they raise funds for their school. Alternatively, you can park at Liesbeek River. Please don't park on the streets in the neighborhood, as this impacts the residents massively. If you stop in a no stopping zone, you will be towed.

📅 Saturday 29 November 2025
⏰ 10AM-6PM
📍 Lower Main Road, Observatory

PS: The Streetopia poster and event guide can be downloaded from our website - click on the link below
Link to Streetopia website: https://streetopia.co.za/

See you soon!

You’ll be able to spot Ian Mackie’s newest pieces at Streetopia in a few days time. His latest collection features Afric...
21/11/2025

You’ll be able to spot Ian Mackie’s newest pieces at Streetopia in a few days time. His latest collection features African-inspired mythological figures carved from old palette boards - a continuation of his early Afrocentrica work, shaped by childhood memories of “old” Africa, superstition, nature, and tribal art.

📅 Saturday 29 November 2025
📍 Lower Main Road, Observatory

Artwork: Afrocentrica Series by Ian Mackie
Photo: Supplied

ARE YOU AVAILABLE?Marcelino - a master mosaic artist - needs extra hands TODAY, THURSDAY, and FRIDAY between 9AM and 3PM...
19/11/2025

ARE YOU AVAILABLE?

Marcelino - a master mosaic artist - needs extra hands TODAY, THURSDAY, and FRIDAY between 9AM and 3PM.

📍 Village Green
(across from SPAR on Station Rd, Observatory - in front of the Obz Community Centre)

We’re bringing this beautiful mosaic activation to life for STREETOPIA, and your help will make the magic happen!

👐 Come lend a hand
📩 DM
📧 [email protected]
Let us know when you’ll rock up!

(Travel stipends not included)

Photos: Sonica Kirsten

Wait until you see what Ian Mackie is bringing to Streetopia! For twenty years, you could find Ian honing his figure dra...
18/11/2025

Wait until you see what Ian Mackie is bringing to Streetopia! For twenty years, you could find Ian honing his figure drawing at the Artists Co-Op in Obs and has created the unique SeaLife Drawing series. Come and check them out at Streetopia.

📅 Saturday 29 November 2025
⏰ 10AM-6PM
📍 Lower Main Road, Observatory

Image credit: supplied

The time is getting near, and soon we will be closing Lower Main Road to add festivities to Obs! We understand that thos...
17/11/2025

The time is getting near, and soon we will be closing Lower Main Road to add festivities to Obs! We understand that those who have logistics for their businesses and personal endeavors will be impacted on the day due to the road closures.
This is a reminder that the roads will be closed from 2am on the 29th for us to rig art. We really appreciate your cooperation and patience during this time. All residents impacted by the closure will be given a Residents Access Pass to get out and get home - Although naturally we'd prefer you join us!

Photos: Setala Kgosana

An artistic rollerskating club from Cape Town, the Isa Mother City Rollers will bring fun, flair, and creativity to ever...
16/11/2025

An artistic rollerskating club from Cape Town, the Isa Mother City Rollers will bring fun, flair, and creativity to every glide. With a mission to share their love of rollerskating and dance, they'll offer classes and perform whenever they can - spreading joy, rhythm, and energy wherever they roll.

Catch their fancy footwork and mesmerizing moves on the Lower Main at Streetopia!

📅 Saturday 29 November 2025
📍 Lower Main Road, Observatory

Artwork: The Crew by Diana Tinkerbell, Silver Cloud
Photos: Isa Mother City Rollers

YOU’RE INVITED TO JOIN US TOMORROW FOR STREETOPIA VOLUNTEER DAY🥳We will be diving deep in....✨ Giving a local park a fre...
14/11/2025

YOU’RE INVITED TO JOIN US TOMORROW FOR STREETOPIA VOLUNTEER DAY🥳

We will be diving deep in....
✨ Giving a local park a fresh splash of paint 🛝🌈🫧♻
✨Spray painting stencils onto the LNT/MOOP bags we started
✨Adding some love to our community artwork Silver cloud
✨& helping our locals with a good cause, too 🦍🌀

📅 Saturday 15 November 2025
⏰10am to 4pm
📍AfrikaBurn HQ, 8 Junction Rd, Salt River

Come meet the team and make magic happen 😉🪽

Think Ground up 💓✊🏾 Think Community 🌍✨ Think Roots 🌱♻

Photos: Reza Assar

Want to get your SWAG on at Streetopia? Head on over to our Volunteer Booth & get the iconic Streetopia headcase spraypa...
13/11/2025

Want to get your SWAG on at Streetopia? Head on over to our Volunteer Booth & get the iconic Streetopia headcase spraypainted on your tee or tote bag!

📅 Saturday 29 November 2025
📍 Lower Main Road, Observatory

Photos: Grant Williams, Setala Kgosana

🎨 Artful Connections are bringing creativity and care to Streetopia. They're a non-profit dedicated to therapeutic art w...
07/11/2025

🎨 Artful Connections are bringing creativity and care to Streetopia. They're a non-profit dedicated to therapeutic art workshops for kids and will host a vibrant hands-on activity are designed for families.

Here, little ones (and grown-ups too!) can dive into sensory art experiences like making beadwork, affirmation cards, and recycled emotional support journals.

📅 Saturday 29 November 2025
📍 Lower Main Road, Observatory

They’ll also showcase community-made creations, including beadwork from members of Fountain House (Cape Mental Health) and upcycled pieces from Sooldsonew.

Photos: supplied

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