Poetavango

25/11/2025

Nothing beats LOCAL GEM! Listen to KoolKat Motyiko - He's communicating.

Have you secured your ticket? Early bird (P70) ends this Wednesday, and price goes back to standard (P100). Kids, P30. Cooler Box, P60.

Poetavango Music & Arts Expo - A MIAF spinoff, kicking off the summer fest.

Saturday 6th December 2025
Cresta Riley's Hotel, Maun, Botswana
1200hrs - 2200hrs.

Also featuring Khoisan, Team Distant, Stiger Sola, Coster FX, Ballard Blade, Nonowe, Ancient Kush*te, DJ Cowboy, DJ Miss T, and many more!

24/11/2025

BOSA BO SELE! Wake up and smell the coffee! Listen to the legend. Have you secured your ticket? Early bird (P70) ends this Wednesday, and price goes back to standard (P100). Kids, P30. Cooler Box, P60.

Poetavango Music & Arts Expo - A MIAF spinoff, kicking off the summer fest.

Saturday 6th December 2025
Cresta Riley's Hotel, Maun, Botswana
1200hrs - 2200hrs.

Also featuring Khoisan, Team Distant, KoolKat Motyiko, Coster FX, Ballard Blade, Nonowe, Ancient Kush*te, DJ Cowboy, DJ Miss T, and many more!

19/11/2025

Why wait? Early bird tickets are available until Wednesday 26th November 2025. Only P70! At Cesta Rileys Hotel and Nhabe Museum.

19/11/2025

Get your ticket NOW.

Ba Teng Hoo Mama…

Poetavango’s Music & Arts Expo 2025(Maun)

06.12.25❤️🇧🇼

19/11/2025

Ladies and Gentlemen, please, put your hands together for ... TEAM DISTANT!

17/11/2025

You know the vibe! 🎶 Khoisan is coming to Maun for the ultimate Music & Arts Expo! A MIAF spin-off.

Get ready for a full day of killer beats, arts, crafts, and family fun. A bashing summer opener for the whole family! 🤩 Why wait? Grab your early bird tickets before they're gone!

We've got something for everyone:
• By Day: Kids' zone with jumping castles, games & face painting 🎨
• All Day: Amazing craft stalls and live arts 🛍️
• By Night: Unforgettable music and vibes with Khoisan and many more! 🎵

🗓️ Saturday, 6th December 2026
⏰ 12 PM - 10 PM
📍 Cresta Riley’s Hotel, Maun

TICKETS:
Adults: BWP 70 (Early Bird) | BWP 100 (Standard) | BWP 150 (Gate)
Kids: BWP 30
Cooler Box: BWP 60

This event is made possible by the support of the Orange Foundation.

14/11/2025

We're opening the summer season. And the train is rolling, fast, coming toward your station. Get your ticket NOW! Lest you're left behind. Saturday 6th December. Cresta Riley's Hotel. 1200hrs - 2200hrs.

P70 (limited early bird), P100 (standard), P150 (at the gate), P30 (kids). P60 (coolerbox). Don't forget your camp chairs/lawn blankets.

12/11/2025

While the Maun International Arts Festival (MIAF) is taking a break this year, the show must go on! 🎭

Poetavango presents the MUSIC AND ARTS EXPO - A SUMMER FESTIVE OPENER, a family-friendly musical celebration to close the year on a high note! 🎶

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
Early Bird: P70 (Limited!)
Standard: P100
Gate Price: P150
Kids: P30
Save money and skip the line by booking early!

📅 Date: Saturday, 6th December
🕛 Time: From 12 Noon until late
📍 Venue: Cresta Riley's Hotel

🎤 FEATURED ACTS:
Khoisan | Team Distant | Stiger Sola | Tuvii | Costa FX | KoolKat Motyko | & many more!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A Perfect Family Day Out:
• Kids' activities: Jumping castle, games, face painting & more!
• Bring your camp chairs or a lawn blanket and get comfortable.
• Food and drinks available.

🛍️ Calling all Visual Artists & Crafters!
Book a stall for only P350 to showcase your work. DM us to secure your spot!

This event is made possible by the generous support of the ORANGE FOUNDATION, alongside our partners Cappello, Cresta Riley’s Hotel, and Stanbash Entertainment.



PS. MIAF will be back with a bang next year

23/10/2025

Mark the Date.

09/09/2025

Artists who are COSBOTS members, please take note. The meeting is this coming weekend.

The COSBOTS 2024 Annual General Meeting has been rescheduled to 13 September 2025.

This adjustment has been made in honour of a departed member, as we take time to reflect and pay our respects.

03/09/2025

Writers, here's an opportunity. Please follow the link.

We want your story! The 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize has begun 📚

Citizens of Commonwealth countries aged over 18 can enter. Stories should be between 2,000–5,000 words and must be unpublished fiction. Entry is free, and you can write on any theme.

Five regional winners will be announced next May. One of these five will be named the overall winner and receive £5,000. The regional winners will receive £2,500. All five regional winning stories will be published on Granta.

The deadline for entries is 11.59pm GMT on 1 November 2025.

Happy writing! ✍️

Read our FAQs and enter your story 👇
commonwealthfoundation.com/short-story-prize

21/08/2025

Children. The future. Mould them now for tomorrow they lead.