BAT Centre

BAT Centre The BAT Centre. Durban's Executive Community Arts Centre for quality fine arts & craft, live events. The Platform for your next best arts experience.
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The BAT Centre generates work for artists, by building a platform for the creatives, to display their talents and fund the Durban economy, themselves and most importantly, their future.

A Young Throwback to the Launch of Inkundla YamaCiko Literature Program ✨🙌🏾🙇🏾‍♀️
04/06/2026

A Young Throwback to the Launch of Inkundla YamaCiko Literature Program ✨🙌🏾🙇🏾‍♀️

🎨✨ CALLING ALL ARTISTS OF ETHEKWINI SOUTH! ✨🎨Do you have the creativity, passion, and talent to be crowned the EThekwini...
03/06/2026

🎨✨ CALLING ALL ARTISTS OF ETHEKWINI SOUTH! ✨🎨

Do you have the creativity, passion, and talent to be crowned the EThekwini South Art Champion 2026? 🏆

Join us for an exciting Visual Art Competition where local artists will showcase their artistic excellence, innovation, and unique creative voices in a live competition environment.

📅 12 June 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 The BAT Centre, Durban
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Come and support local talent, experience incredible artworks, and celebrate the vibrant creative spirit of our communities 🎨🖌️✨

📞 For inquiries: +27 63 741 6770
📧 [email protected]

BAT Centre Memories ✨This was our Freedom Day Celebration 🙌🏾 🇿🇦💫
02/06/2026

BAT Centre Memories ✨This was our Freedom Day Celebration 🙌🏾 🇿🇦💫

🔥 YOUTH DAY AT BAT CENTRE 🔥A celebration of creativity, freedom and fearless self-expression! 🎤🎨🕺🏾📖Get ready for an elec...
29/05/2026

🔥 YOUTH DAY AT BAT CENTRE 🔥

A celebration of creativity, freedom and fearless self-expression! 🎤🎨🕺🏾📖

Get ready for an electrifying day packed with poetry, music, art, culture and pure youth energy as we honour Youth Day through the power of the arts. From the Clash of the Battles to unforgettable performances and amazing prizes — this is where bold voices rise!

🗓 15 June 2026
📍 BAT Centre Hall
⏰ 10AM till late
🎟 FREE ENTRY

Come loud. Come bold. Come YOU.
Tag your crew and pull through! 💥

Fridays we create unforgettable and beautiful moments 🙌🏾So please join us tomorrow for the Jazzy Groovy Fridays ✨🎷💫Happy...
28/05/2026

Fridays we create unforgettable and beautiful moments 🙌🏾

So please join us tomorrow for the Jazzy Groovy Fridays ✨🎷💫

Happy Hour between 17:00 - 18:00 and DJ Set from 19:00

Highlights of the Open Mic Open Minds Poetry Session ✨We have these EVERY WEDNESDAYS 💫 So please join us on our next one...
22/05/2026

Highlights of the Open Mic Open Minds Poetry Session ✨

We have these EVERY WEDNESDAYS 💫 So please join us on our next one 🙇🏾‍♀️

DID YOU KNOW ? That The BAT Centre has Open Mic Open Mind Poetry Sessions every Wednesday AND Jazzy Groovy Fridays Jam S...
21/05/2026

DID YOU KNOW ? That The BAT Centre has Open Mic Open Mind Poetry Sessions every Wednesday AND Jazzy Groovy Fridays Jam Session EVERY Friday ? 🤌🏼💫💪🏽

Well NOW you know 😇So make it point to pull through and come showcase your talent with us and enjoy the specials and the good vibes 😎

The BAT Centre is not only a place for events and live performances, It is also a safe space for ALL creative expression...
18/05/2026

The BAT Centre is not only a place for events and live performances, It is also a safe space for ALL creative expressions ✨🎭

Our facility can accommodate artistic meetings | concept shoots | rehearsals and ofcos artistic showcases 🙌🏾🙇🏾‍♀️

Contact us on +27 31 332 0451 during office hours 📲

Two powerful days of storytelling, creativity and expression with the Branded Voices ✨🎭🎶A Mass concept shoot that aimed ...
15/05/2026

Two powerful days of storytelling, creativity and expression with the Branded Voices ✨🎭🎶

A Mass concept shoot that aimed to brand over 30 creatives camera 📸 👌🏾

Day 1 came alive through the voices of our musicians — capturing sound, passion and purpose, and closing the day off with electrifying live performances.

Day 2 shifted the stage to our incredible thespians, who brought raw emotion and powerful storytelling through captivating monologues that left the room inspired.

More than just a shoot, this was a celebration of young creative excellence, collaboration and the power of authentic African voices curated by the visual art stream and executed by the multi-media stream 🙌🏾

The future of the arts is bright. ❤️‍🔥

🎨✨ Calling all creatives in Durban!Join us for the Mapping The Creative Sector Workshop as we connect, learn and explore...
12/05/2026

🎨✨ Calling all creatives in Durban!

Join us for the Mapping The Creative Sector Workshop as we connect, learn and explore opportunities within the arts, tourism, film and media industries.

📍 BAT Centre, Esplanade Durban
📅 Wednesday, 13 May 2026
⏰ 09:30 – 15:00

Featuring insightful engagements with:
• Kumisa
• Durban Tourism
• Durban Film Office
• EITA Radio

Come network, gain industry knowledge and be part of shaping the future of the creative sector. 🌍🎭🎬

📩 RSVP: [email protected]

Address

45 Maritime Place
Durban
4001

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00
Saturday 09:00 - 14:00

Telephone

+27313320451

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