Clap and Tap School Festival Vaal takes place on 26 September 2026 at Eldorado Arts Centre, one of the standout events on the Vaal River Carnival programme this season.
The Clap and Tap School Festival brings local schools together at the Eldorado Arts Centre for a day of dance, rhythm and performance as part of the Vaal Carnival’s family-oriented programming. Learners showcase choreographed routines and performances, giving the carnival a platform for youth talent alongside its adult-focused comedy, music and sport events. Running the same day as Shorts, Shades and Sneakers at Caravan Park, it gives families in the Vaal Triangle a daytime, school-friendly option before the evening’s more adult-oriented activities. The Eldorado Arts Centre’s established role as a community arts venue makes it a natural home for a schools festival. Contact the Emfuleni Municipality’s carnival office or participating schools for programme and entry details.
Clap and Tap School Festival: Event Details
Date: 26 September 2026
Venue: Eldorado Arts Centre
Region: Sedibeng, Gauteng
Eldorado Arts Centre sits in the Sedibeng district on the banks of the Vaal River, about an hour’s drive south of Johannesburg. The area is the heart of the Vaal River Carnival season, and visitors can combine this event with river cruises, resort stays and other carnival fixtures happening across Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging and Sharpeville.
Tickets and Booking
Ticket pricing will be confirmed by the organisers closer to the date. Keep an eye on the Emfuleni Local Municipality and Vaal River Carnival channels for booking and programme updates.
Whether you’re a local or planning a visit to Sedibeng, Clap and Tap School Festival Vaal is a date worth circling on your calendar. Explore more September events across Gauteng on our events page.
