Joburg weekly events guide 2023: Thu Jan 19 – Wed Jan 25

19 Jan 2023

My French Film Festival - Still from Out of the Blue directed by Céline Baril.

Joburg's event scene is picking up with something fun for everyone! For a full guide to what’s on in Joburg, explore our events calendar here and subscribe to our newsletter published every Thursday morning.

Pictured from left to right: Berry picking at The Field Berry Farm; My French Fil Festival; Makhelwane Fest in Soweto

On screen

Sat Jan 21 – Take the kids to watch Classic Movie Kids: The Neverending Story at The Bioscope Cinema
Until Mon Feb 13 – Stream a feast of the best contemporary French films at the annual online My French Film Festival

Chinese New Year in Johannesburg

Sun, Jan 22 – Sat, Feb 4 – The Chinese Lunar New Year or Spring Festival kicks off with traditional festivies taking place in the city. Have a look at our guide to where to celebrate in Joburg.

Date Night

Every Thu – Spice up date night at The Marabi Club with a three-course meal, complimentary wine, and live music

At the market

Every Sat and Sun until April – Take a drive to the The Field Berry Farm Market for raspberry picking
Sat, Jan 21 and Sun, Jan 22 – Have fun at the Fourways Farmer's Market in scenic Modderfontein

City sounds

SunJan 29 – Jazzuary Series takes you through groovy jazz and soul sounds at Native Rebels in Soweto

A head's up for later this month – don't miss...

Jan 28 – Jan 29 Book your tickets for Sip in the City two-day wine festival in Braamfontein.
Jan 28 – Jan 29 Mall of Africa closes off January with end-of-season sales at their Shopping Weekend Out.
Jan 29 – The Bioscope Comedy Sundays are back!
Jan 29 – Head to Parkview for Sunday Sessions at Blind Tiger Café.
Jan 28 Jan 29 Celebrate local Soweto culture at the Makhelwane Festival.