Joburg weekly events guide: Thu Jan 12 – Wed Jan 18

more than a year ago

Even in Joburg's relaxed start to the new year, there's plenty to do! 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: Lovely things at The Playground Market, Sundays in the Living Room and movies at The Bioscope.

On screen

Fri, Jan 13 – Mon Feb 13 Stream a feast of the best contemporary French films at the annual online My French Film Festival
Fri, Jan 13 – The Bioscope Independent Cinema at 44 Stanley host a special screening of the classic horror film Friday The 13th

Take a walking tour

Sat, Jan 14 at 14:00 – Join Joburg Heritage Tour on a guided walking tour through the excellent South African National Museum of Military History.

City sounds

Every Wednesday – Fans of retro music head to Sir James Van Der Merwe and Katy's Palace Bar
Sat, Jan 14 and Sat Jan 28 – Jazzuary Series takes you through groovy jazz and soul sounds at Native Rebels cool music venue
Sun, Jan 15 – End your weekend with sundowners and good music against a spectacular urban backdrop at Sundays in The Living Room

At the market

Sat Jan 14 – Kick the year off at Braamfontein's vibrant The Playground Market
Sat, Jan 14 and Sun, Jan 15 – The Fourways Farmer's Market awaits in Modderfontein