The SAFRA Heritage Gala 2026 will be held at the Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium, Parow, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa on September 24th, 2026 from 3pm, organised by SAFRA – South African Free Reed Association, Leon Oosthuizen and Louis Verwey.

“Celebrate Heritage Day with an unforgettable journey through Southern Africa’s free-reed musical landscape. Marking a century since the first boeremusiek recordings, the birth of the legendary accordionist Nico Carstens, and the founding of the Kruger National Park in 1926, while also celebrating 40 years of the Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre, the rich and diverse sounds of Mzansi come alive through traditional, world, and classical music.”

The event will “feature accordionists, concertina players, and harmonica artists in a grand jubilee celebrating our people, our pride, and our passion.”

Featured Artists & Guests:
Carl Julius
Desmond Goliath
Hano Krige
Leon Oosthuizen
Loren Ehlers
Louis Verwey
Mants’a
Monika Stuchlik from Zamar
Stephaan van Zyl
Boksemdaais
with
Ballet
Scottish Country Dancing
Tango
Volkspele
and many more special guests