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Orah – Place of Dreams 17-20 Dec 2026
Welcome to Orah! Beautiful people, the doors to ORAH are officially open. ✨ If you've ever watched the light move across the canyon, danced beneath its stars, or shared a quiet moment around the fire, you already know why we're coming back. This December, we're...
Bundu Karoo – Place of Dreams 7-9 Feb 2027
Welcome Leave the noise behind.Where the roads fade,the stars grow brighter,and the earth remembers your name.Bundu is more than a gathering—it’s an invitation. To wander.To dance.To breathe a little deeper.To return to the parts of yourselfthat the city asked you to...
Tankwa Drome – Place of Dreams 4 – 7 Maart 2027
Afrikaanse woestyn-partytjie onder die Suiderkruis Kom deel in ‘n uitbundige viering van Afrikaanse kunstenaars & musiek in die hartjievan die Tankwa Karoo. Tankwa Drome Seisoen VI vier die 100ste bestaansjaar van Afrikaans as ‘n amptelike taal met...
POD October 2026 Lazerville – Place of Dreams 22-26 Oct ’26
POD October 2026 Step into the illustrious world of the 6th annual gathering at the beautiful Place Of Dreams, tucked amongst the enigmatic reaches of the Karoo. This year the theme of "Laserville" unfolds as a grand symphony of luminance, a spectacle wrought with...
Lost City 2026 – 24-28 September ’26
Lost City Journey to the Karoo for the 5th year of The Lost City at the Place of Dreams, where mysticism meets reality. This self-governed community thrives on respect, love, and kindness. Under starry skies, immerse yourself in extraordinary music and authentic...
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Tankwa Classics – Place of Dreams 20-23 Mar 2026
Introduction Tankwa Classics has gained a glowing reputation as one of South Africa's most inspiring annual classical music experiences. Immerse yourself in the magic of Tankwa Classics 2026. Once again, Elna Van der Merwe has curated an unforgettable programme...
Lost City 2025 – 25-29 September ’25
Lost City Journey to the Karoo for the 5th year of The Lost City at the Place of Dreams, where mysticism meets reality. This self-governed community thrives on respect, love, and kindness. Under starry skies, immerse yourself in extraordinary music and authentic...
POD October 2025 Lazerville – Place of Dreams 9-13 Oct ’25
POD October 2025 Step into the illustrious world of the 6th annual gathering at the beautiful Place Of Dreams, tucked amongst the enigmatic reaches of the Karoo. This year the theme of "Laserville" unfolds as a grand symphony of luminance, a spectacle wrought with...
Tankwa Drome – Place of Dreams 5 – 8 Maart 2026
Afrikaanse woestyn-partytjie onder die Suiderkruis Kom deel in ‘n uitbundige viering van Afrikaanse kunstenaars & musiek in die hartjievan die Tankwa Karoo. Tankwa Drome Seisoen VI vier die 100ste bestaansjaar van Afrikaans as ‘n amptelike taal met...
Bundu Karoo – Place of Dreams 6-8 Feb 2026
Welcome Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and step into the unknown at Bundu—a sanctuary for the soul. Named after the word meaning “to leave the city for the great unknown,” Bundu invites you to reconnect with your spirit and the natural world. From February...
Tankwa Morgana – Place of Dreams 1-5 May 2025
A Desert Venture of Groove and Mystery It's time to gather the groove troops and embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of the desert. Tankwa Morgana calls you to the unknown - a place where rhythm, connection, and mystery await. In the vast expanse of the...
Bundu Karoo – Place of Dreams 7-10 Feb 2025
Welcome Escape the hustle and bustle of the big city and embrace the unknown at Bundu. Bundu, meaning "leaving the big city for the great unknown," offers an opportunity for exploration and inner peace. Join us at the Place of Dreams in the Karoo from Fbruary 7th to...
Karoo Kryo – Place of Dreams 2-4 Aug 2024
Introduction Join us for a transformative experience at our Cold Water Dipping retreat in the beautiful Karoo. Get ready to dive into the icy waters and embark on a journey of self-discovery and rejuvenation at the one and only Place of Dreams 2-4 August...
Lost City 2024 – Place of Dreams 20-24 Sep ’24
Introduction Discover a forgotten desert paradise - the Lost City. Sprawling across 3,700 hectares of the Karoo, it's a haven of ancient waterfalls, a million-year-old canyon, and pristine wilderness. But the true wonder lies in its people. Here, a...
POD October 2024 The Illumination – Place of Dreams 10-15 Oct ’24
Introduction Welcome to POD OCTOBER 2024, our founding gathering. Step into the illuminating PLACE OF DREAMS, where light takes on a deeper meaning. Join us in bringing your own personal light, both in physical glow and emotional brightness, to the Karoo from 10-15...
Tankwa Drome – Place of Dreams 28 Feb – 2 Mar 2025
Afrikaanse woestyn-partytjie onder die Suiderkruis Kom deel in ‘n uitbundige viering van Afrikaanse kunstenaars & musiek in die hartjievan die Tankwa Karoo. Tankwa Drome Seisoen V vier die 100ste bestaansjaar van Afrikaans as ‘n amptelike taal met...
Tankwa Classics – Place of Dreams 28-31 Mar 2025
Introduction In 2021, after enduring claustrophobic COVID lockdowns, a few adventurous souls headed into the Karoo to celebrate its vastness and arid beauty with classical music. Since then, Tankwa Classics has gained a glowing reputation as one of South...
Harmony in the Karoo: A Magical Journey at Tankwa Classics 2024
The 2024 Tankwa Classics was a resounding success, blending the serene beauty of the Karoo hinterland with the enchanting melodies of classical music. Set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of a million-year-old canyon, this year's festival delivered an unforgettable...
EASTER FAMILY EDITION – Thur 28 March – Mon 01 April 2024
28 March - 01 April 2024 EASTER FAMILY EDITION FAMILY - FRIENDLY TANKWA DESERT SHINDIG Ground in love, flowingLight air moves joy all’round us, andBlissfull grace arrives Shelani's heiku poem written to describe the event.Event Program Live music by Gerald Clarke, Jak...
Tankwa Morgana – Place of Dreams 1-6 May 2026
A Desert Venture of Groove and Mystery Gather, groove troops—the dust is calling. From the wide, whispering heart of the Karoo,Tankwa Karoo breathes its ancient hush,and in that hush—a bassline waiting to be born. Tankwa Morgana riseslike a mirage made of rhythm,a...
POD Easter – Place of Dreams 17-21 Apr 2025
Kids u18 BYO free Or R1500 off your booking per childPOD Easter Family Edition 2025 Family festival in the Tankwa Karoo's Place of DreamsTo our POD Family & New friends Due to the limited capacity of our venue, we earnestly seek to foster an environment that is in...
Lost City Karoo Sep 2023
22 - 25 Sep 2023 The Lost City A small town that is completely governed by its own rules & regulations, that have been built on the founding principles of collaboration, community, and coexistence.We’ve spent lifetimes searching for this lost paradise, where...
Tankwa Classics -12 – 15 April 2024
THE POD TEAM IS PROUD TO PRESENT 12 - 15 April 2024 TANKWA CLASSICS CELEBRATION OF MUSIC AND ARTS UNDER THE KAROO SKIES Enchanting celebration of music and the arts at Tankwa Classics.After a long loss of liberty during the COVID lockdowns, a few intrepid souls came...
TANKWA CLASSICS 2023: Relive the Mesmerizing Weekend of Music, Gastronomy, and Glamour in the Karoo
“After the enchantment of our previous Tankwa Classics event, I couldn't help but reminisce about the wonderful moments we shared during that weekend. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who made the journey to the Place of...
TANKWA DROME – POD EXCLUSIVE AFRIKAANS EVENT
THE POD TEAM IS PROUD TO PRESENT 1 - 3 MARCH 2024 TANKWA DROME THE PLACE OF DREAMS’ FABULOUS AFRIKAANS FESTIVAL! Exclusive desert party under the Southern CrossEksklusiewe woestyn-partytjie onder die SuidekruisImmerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of Afrikaans...
POD OCTOBER 2023 – Founding Festival Party
THE POD TEAM IS PROUD TO PRESENT 19 - 24 OCT 2023 POD OCTOBER OUR FOUNDING FESTIVAL PARTY Due to the limited capacity of our venue, we earnestly seek to foster an environment that is in full alignment with our POD values. Hence, we kindly request that all new...
Tankwa DROME 2023 Revisited: The Place of Dreams’ Fabulous Afrikaans Festival!
Oh, what a weekend it was! We're here with a belated but utterly fun and frivolous write-up about the proud boutique niche Afrikaans festival that took place from March 3rd to 5th, 2023 at the extraordinary Place of Dreams. As we gear up for the 2024 festival, let's...
Not just OLD News: The Fabulous and Exclusive POD October Festival 2022 Recap!
The Place of Dreams (POD) Community recently took a delightful trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the incredible event that took place from October 20th to 25th, 2022 – the POD October Founding Festival Party. Although we apologize for the delay in sharing this...
TANKWA CLASSICS 2024 – 12-15 April 2024: Open Air Theatre
TANKWA CLASSICS 2024 - 12-15 April 2024: Open Air Theatre has been named one of the 30 Best Festivals in the Cape in 2024 by the Inside Guide 12 - 15 April 2024 TANKWA CLASSICS CELEBRATION OF MUSIC AND ARTS UNDER THE KAROO SKIES In response to overwhelming demand,...
Pod Karoo TANKWA CLASSICS 2023
24-26 MARCH 2023 TANKWA CLASSICS - Open Air Theatre - Welcome Place of Dreams together with ourTalented musicians are excitedTo present: Tankwa Classics 2023 24-26 MARCH 2023 In the words of Confucius, “Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do...
POD Karoo Flood Damage Relief Fundraiser 2023 – We will Rebuild
THE POD TEAM IS PROUD TO PRESENT POD FLOOD FUNDRAISER - Online Auction - We will Rebuild POD Karoo Flood Damage Relief Fundraiser 2023 – We will RebuildThe 10th December storms and floods in the Tankwa wreaked havoc on this normally dry and arid place we love...
POD EASTER 2023
THE POD TEAM IS PROUD TO PRESENT 6 - 11 APRIL 2023 POD EASTER - Fun, Flow and Fabulosity! - Welcome to Pod Easter 2023, the ultimate boutique festival party. We opened in 2021 as a fundraiser for POD and what a weekend it was - an extraordinary coming together of...
SOULSCAPE Retreat POD Karoo
25th - 27th November 2022 WELCOME TO SOULSCAPE Stop for a minute. Take a deep breath. Exhale slowly. Close your eyes... Open your mind's eye, & allow yourSelf to imagine... taking a break from life. Imagine arriving in a wide open space that asks nothing of you,...
TANKWA DROME | 3 – 5 MAART 2023
3-5 MAART 2023 TANKWA DROME ‘n Opelug Boetiek Musiek- en Leefstylnaweek in die hartjie van die Tankwa Karoo. Kom beleef die tweede seisoen van Tankwa Drome. ‘n Feesviering van Afrikaanse kunstenaars en musiek. BIED AAN: APPEL - ELANDRÉ - REFENTSÉ - DASSIE Venue...
POD October 2022 – Founding Festival Party
THE POD TEAM IS PROUD TO PRESENT 20 - 25 OCT 2022 POD OCTOBER - Our Founding Festival Party - Welcome to POD October 2022, our founding festival party. Whats NewIn 2018 twenty people gathered in the canyon, and danced under the stars. The culmination of music,...