Nirox Foundation

Nirox Foundation The NIROX Foundation is an independent Non-Profit Trust, established and run for the benefit of the arts.

It is committed to the global contemporary arts through its sculpture park, artist residency, workshops and outdoor concert venues.

LAWN PAVILION CAFÉ & LOUNGESOMETHING SMOKED FROM AROUND THE WORLDSunday 28 JuneNIROX Sculpture ParkFollowing a successfu...
07/06/2026

LAWN PAVILION CAFÉ & LOUNGE
SOMETHING SMOKED FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Sunday 28 June
NIROX Sculpture Park

Following a successful debut, Something Smoked from Around the World returns in June, this time drifting into the glowing alleyways and late-night flavours of Tokyo. In collaboration with Something Smoked Roadhouse BBQ, The Lawn Pavilion Café & Lounge continues its journey through fire and regional tradition, offering guests a chance to explore a new corner of the world through contemporary cuisine.

Join Chef Becks and Andrea Burgener as they reinterpret Tokyo-inspired dishes alongside his iconic brisket, ribs and sausage, complemented by smoked vegetables, grills, salads, pickles and seasonal accompaniments harvested from the vegetable gardens of FARMHOUSE58.

Tokyo Menu:

Steamed seasonal vegetables with miso
or vegetable sunomono with wakame

Smokehouse meat platter:
Brisket, Beef sausage & Pork ribs

Onigiri

Cucumber sesame salad

Daikon & ginger pickle

Teriyaki sauce

Star anise poached plums

Tickets
R1095 per person

Includes a complimentary mixologist-crafted cocktail, and the full Tokyo-style set menu by Something Smoked Roadhouse BBQ in collaboration with Lawn Pavilion Café & Lounge.

HERBIE TSOAELIHONOUR THE FATHERS Music Concertpresented by Standard Bank PrivateFather’s Day | Sunday 21 JuneNIROX Sculp...
07/06/2026

HERBIE TSOAELI
HONOUR THE FATHERS Music Concert
presented by Standard Bank Private

Father’s Day | Sunday 21 June
NIROX Sculpture Park

HONOUR THE FATHERS celebrates the elders of South African music.
Their artistry has helped shape the country’s cultural heritage across generations.

The quintessential South African jazz man, Herbie Tsoaeli is a largely self-taught bass virtuoso at the forefront of producing South Africa’s rich jazz legacy. Tsoaeli has played a central role in both establishing the country’s jazz tradition and keeping it alive.

NIROX amphitheatre, Cradle of Humankind.

The programme showcases the master-crafts of
• Vusi Mahlasela
• Kwanti Leeh! ft.Herbie Tsoaeli x Andile Yenana x Ayanda Sikade x Sisonke Xonti
• Selaelo Selota
• Madala Kunene
• Neo Muyanga’s ‘Gris Gris’
• Tidal Waves

Epicurean Emporium offers a diverse range of exceptional culinary fare,
courtesy of some of the finest food and dessert traders.

Bernie’s Bar ensures guests are elegantly hydrated,
with an array of bubbles, wines and cocktails during this mid-winter celebration.

Limited tickets available from link in bio.

Tickets:
Early-Bird Tickets: R400
General Admission: R500
Final Admission: R600
Children under 12: R80
Infant aged 2 and under enter the sculpture park free-of-charge

Gates open 10h00 on Sunday 21 June.
Music throughout the day, closing at sunset.

NIROX 2026 concert series is presented in collaboration with Standard Bank Private.
702 is the official media partner of the NIROX 2026 concert series.




MADALA KUNENEHONOUR THE FATHERS Music Concertpresented by Standard Bank PrivateFather’s Day | Sunday 21 JuneNIROX Sculpt...
05/06/2026

MADALA KUNENE
HONOUR THE FATHERS Music Concert
presented by Standard Bank Private

Father’s Day | Sunday 21 June
NIROX Sculpture Park

HONOUR THE FATHERS celebrates the elders of South African music.
Their artistry has helped shape the country’s cultural heritage across generations.

Dr. Madala Kunene - affectionately known as Bafo - began his musical journey at age seven, crafting makeshift guitars from oil tins and fish gut. His music draws from traditional Zulu songs and incorporates ancestral messages, creating performances that blend storytelling with spiritual elements.

NIROX amphitheatre, Cradle of Humankind.

The programme showcases the master-crafts of
• Vusi Mahlasela
• Kwanti Leeh! ft.Herbie Tsoaeli x Andile Yenana x Ayanda Sikade x Sisonke Xonti
• Selaelo Selota
• Madala Kunene
• Neo Muyanga’s ‘Gris Gris’
• Tidal Waves

Epicurean Emporium offers a diverse range of exceptional culinary fare,
courtesy of some of the finest food and dessert traders.

Bernie’s Bar ensures guests are elegantly hydrated,
with an array of bubbles, wines and cocktails during this mid-winter celebration.

Limited tickets available from link in bio.

Tickets:
Early-Bird Tickets: R400
General Admission: R500
Final Admission: R600
Children under 12: R80
Infant aged 2 and under enter the sculpture park free-of-charge

Gates open 10h00 on Sunday 21 June.
Music throughout the day, closing at sunset.

NIROX 2026 concert series is presented in collaboration with Standard Bank Private.
702 is the official media partner of the NIROX 2026 concert series.




A look back at our recent ‘Something Smoked From Around The World’. Thank you to all who joined us for what was a truly ...
05/06/2026

A look back at our recent ‘Something Smoked From Around The World’. Thank you to all who joined us for what was a truly memorable afternoon at the park. From the fire to the table, our roadhouse served up flavours from across the globe, and we were glad to share it with such wonderful company.

We look forward to welcoming you again at the next edition, on 28 June. Ticket link in bio.

SELAELO SELOTAHONOUR THE FATHERS Music Concertpresented by Standard Bank PrivateFather’s Day | Sunday 21 JuneNIROX Sculp...
03/06/2026

SELAELO SELOTA
HONOUR THE FATHERS Music Concert
presented by Standard Bank Private

Father’s Day | Sunday 21 June
NIROX Sculpture Park

HONOUR THE FATHERS celebrates the elders of South African music.
Their artistry has helped shape the country’s cultural heritage across generations.

We welcome the sounds of Selaelo Selota to our Father’s Day programme. His compositions capture the depth of the South African sound, blending energy and authenticity.

NIROX amphitheatre, Cradle of Humankind.

The programme showcases the master-crafts of
• Vusi Mahlasela
• Kwanti Leeh! ft.Herbie Tsoaeli x Andile Yenana x Ayanda Sikade x Sisonke Xonti
• Selaelo Selota
• Madala Kunene
• Neo Muyanga’s ‘Gris Gris’
• Tidal Waves

Epicurean Emporium offers a diverse range of exceptional culinary fare,
courtesy of some of the finest food and dessert traders.

Bernie’s Bar ensures guests are elegantly hydrated,
with an array of bubbles, wines and cocktails during this mid-winter celebration.

Limited tickets available from link in bio.

Tickets:
Early-Bird Tickets: R400
General Admission: R500
Final Admission: R600
Children under 12: R80
Infant aged 2 and under enter the sculpture park free-of-charge

Gates open 10h00 on Sunday 21 June.
Music throughout the day, closing at sunset.

NIROX 2026 concert series is presented in collaboration with Standard Bank Private.
702 is the official media partner of the NIROX 2026 concert series.




VUSI MAHLASELAHONOUR THE FATHERS Music Concertpresented by Standard Bank PrivateFather’s Day | Sunday 21 JuneNIROX Sculp...
31/05/2026

VUSI MAHLASELA
HONOUR THE FATHERS Music Concert
presented by Standard Bank Private

Father’s Day | Sunday 21 June
NIROX Sculpture Park

HONOUR THE FATHERS celebrates the elders of South African music.
Their artistry has helped shape the country’s cultural heritage across generations.

One of South Africa’s most celebrated musicians, Vusi Mahlasela joins us this Father’s Day. With a career spanning decades, “The Voice” has inspired audiences worldwide with songs that promote hope, reconciliation, and social justice.

NIROX amphitheatre, Cradle of Humankind.

The programme showcases the master-crafts of
• Vusi Mahlasela
• Kwanti Leeh! ft.Herbie Tsoaeli x Andile Yenana x Ayanda Sikade x Sisonke Xonti
• Selaelo Selota
• Madala Kunene
• Neo Muyanga’s ‘Gris Gris’
• Tidal Waves

Epicurean Emporium offers a diverse range of exceptional culinary fare,
courtesy of some of the finest food and dessert traders.

Bernie’s Bar ensures guests are elegantly hydrated,
with an array of bubbles, wines and cocktails during this mid-winter celebration.

Limited tickets available from link in bio.

Tickets:
Early-Bird Tickets: R400
General Admission: R500
Final Admission: R600
Children under 12: R80
Infant aged 2 and under enter the sculpture park free-of-charge

Gates open 10h00 on Sunday 21 June.
Music throughout the day, closing at sunset.

NIROX 2026 concert series is presented in collaboration with Standard Bank Private.
702 is the official media partner of the NIROX 2026 concert series.




29/05/2026

What stories live beneath our feet?

Prof. Johan Thom shares the thinking behind Soil & Water: Kigali Crossings - a meeting of art, ecology and public dialogue rooted in the landscapes that sustain us.

Coming to Nyandungu Eco Park in 2026.

More soon.

Currently showing in the Cool Room Complex is Adele van Heerden’s solo exhibition, Hydraulics. The exhibition was devel...
28/05/2026

Currently showing in the Cool Room Complex is Adele van Heerden’s solo exhibition, Hydraulics.

The exhibition was developed during the Adele’s residency at NIROX. During her residency, Adele has been making work about hydraulic systems at Nirox, investigating how water moves above and below earth. The Cradle of Humankind’s dolomitic rock was formed from sediments in the sea covering the world approximately 2.3 to 2.6 billion years ago. The acidic groundwater has dissolved this dolomite over millions of years, forming caverns and creating extensive karst aquifer systems. These systems enable the movement of water below the surface, occasionally emerging as springs in the area.

The project investigates these hydraulic processes, focusing on the circulation of water above and below ground. Research methods have included site visits to local cave systems, walking, field recording, and photographic documentation. The work responds to formations such as the Sterkfontein Caves and Wonder Cave, which function as geological archives within the Cradle of Humankind, as well as the ponds and rivers on-site at Nirox.

The exhibition comprises paintings made with oil and gouache on linen, alongside a multi-channel sound installation derived from field recordings of water in different locations across the site, as well as photographic and video work. The title references hydraulics as a framework for understanding the physical behaviour, distribution, and connectivity of water within this landscape.

Exhibition will run until the 10th of June.

HONOUR THE FATHERS Music Concertpresented by Standard Bank PrivateFather’s Day | Sunday 21 JuneNIROX Sculpture ParkHONOU...
27/05/2026

HONOUR THE FATHERS Music Concert
presented by Standard Bank Private

Father’s Day | Sunday 21 June
NIROX Sculpture Park

HONOUR THE FATHERS celebrates the elders of South African music.
Their artistry has helped shape the country’s cultural heritage across generations.

Cherish the typically warm Highveld winter sun,
celebrating our fathers, grandfathers, step-fathers, father figures, fathers passed and fathers-to-be.

NIROX amphitheatre, Cradle of Humankind.

The programme showcases the master-crafts of
• Vusi Mahlasela
• Kwanti Leeh! ft.Herbie Tsoaeli x Andile Yenana x Ayanda Sikade x Sisonke Xonti
• Selaelo Selota
• Madala Kunene
• Neo Muyanga’s ‘Gris Gris’
• Tidal Waves

Epicurean Emporium offers a diverse range of exceptional culinary fare,
courtesy of some of the finest food and dessert traders.

Bernie’s Bar ensures guests are elegantly hydrated,
with an array of bubbles, wines and cocktails during this mid-winter celebration.

Limited tickets available from link in bio.

Tickets:
Early-Bird Tickets: R400
General Admission: R500
Final Admission: R600
Children under 12: R80
Infant aged 2 and under enter the sculpture park free-of-charge

Gates open 10h00 on Sunday 21 June.
Music throughout the day, closing at sunset.

NIROX 2026 concert series is presented in collaboration with Standard Bank Private.
702 is the official media partner of the NIROX 2026 concert series.




The Highveld light moves slowly across the wetlands at dawn, catching steel, stone and wood one surface at a time. At th...
26/05/2026

The Highveld light moves slowly across the wetlands at dawn, catching steel, stone and wood one surface at a time. At this hour…a conversation between art and landscape takes place.

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Nirox Sculpture Park
Krugersdorp
1739

Opening Hours

Saturday 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00

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