Welcome to Johannesburg, a city bursting with energy and a vibrant spirit. Joburg offers an array of exciting activities and experiences for everyone, whether you're new to the city (check out our list of best Joburg tours and experiences) or a nature admirer (visit Joburg's most beautiful parks). If you love to shop for unusual items, see our round-up of Joburg's best markets.
Joburg's galleries are always active, with new shows opening weekly. You can read our exhibitions guide here. If you're a jazz lover, check out our list of places to listen to jazz in Joburg. For movie lovers, there are many cinemas in the city, plus stage productions including ballet, theatre and opera if that's your style. And if you have kids or want to find family-friendly activities (check out our fun Gauteng attractions for families guide), there are plenty of options from which to choose.
For a full guide to what’s on in Joburg, explore our events calendar and subscribe to our weekly newsletter published every Thursday morning. Follow us on Instagram, where we publish daily updates on events in our Instagram stories.
Note: While we update this information regularly, Johannesburg is an ever-changing city, so make sure to click on links, follow our booking advice, and if in doubt, call ahead, as venues do not always communicate changes.
Our top picks for the week ahead (Thu, Apr 16 – Wed, Apr 22, 2026)
Thu, Apr 16 – Discover the future of sound at the AI & African Music Project Pilot Showcases, where tech, creativity and African music meet at the University of the Witwatersrand, Braamfontein.Fri, Apr 17 – Johannesburg Heritage Foundation hosts a 114 years of Titanic Anniversary Dinner at Northwards, Parktown, with fine dining, live strings and the miniature Grand Staircase reveal.
Sat, Apr 18 – Read your way across the cities with the Jozi Silent Book Club, hopping on the Gautrain from Marlboro (Sandton) to Hatfield (Pretoria) for books, coffee and a quiet literary escape.
Sat, Apr 18 – Savour opera and a four-course feast as Four Countries, Four Voices by The Excellence out of Africa Trust brings soaring voices and fine wines to The Forum at Hyde Park Corner in support of rising operatic talent.
Sat, Apr 18 – Get some fresh air and join Girls on Bikes for a feel-good, beginner-friendly ride from
44 Stanley through Greenside, Emmarentia, Parkview and Melville.
Sat, Apr 18 – Celebrate vinyl culture with rare finds and exclusive releases at Record Store Day at Mr Vinyl at 44 Stanley, Milpark.
Sat, Apr 18 – Turn memories into wearable art at Stitching the Archive: A Pocket Altar Workshop by Sewcial Studios, crafting mini keepsakes with fabric, beads and photos at Roger Ballen Centre for Photography, Forest Town.
Sun, Apr 19 – Flow into sound, story and nature at A Concert for Water at NIROX Sculpture Park. An open-air music experience celebrating water, ecology and connection.
Until Sun, Apr 19 – Go on a powerful, visually striking journey through truth and forgiveness with Under the Shade of a Tree I Sat and Wept at the Market Theatre, Newtown.
Thu, Apr 23 and Sat, Apr 25 – Explore the cosmos with Universe on Stage and the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra in The Black Hole Symphony, a mind-bending journey through stars, black holes and live orchestral magic at Linder Auditorium.
Ongoing – Experience cinema on a whole new scale: next-level picture, sound and spectacle via IMAX with Laser at Ster-Kinekor at The Zone @ Rosebank.
Hot tickets
Thu, Apr 23 – Sat, Apr 25 – South African Fashion Week returns with the Spring Summer 26 Collections, showcasing top designers and glam for Joburg’s fashion-forward crowd at VRTUOSUS, Dunkeld.
Fri, Apr 24 – Sun, Jun 14 – Experience a dazzling blend of couture, aerial performance and storytelling as Behind the Crimson Door by Gert-Johan Coetzee and The Cirk takes you on a magical adventure of dreams and courage at Cresta Shopping Centre.
Sat, Apr 25 – Dance all night to world-class beats as international and local DJs come to ULTRA South Africa at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, NASREC.
Sun, Apr 26 – Celebrate endless summer with fresh, small-batch wines, sunshine and good company at Wine Forty Four at 44 Stanley, Milpark.
Mon, Apr 27 – Sun, May 3 – Discover a kaleidoscope of South African creativity at KAMERS/Makers at St David's Marist, Inanda, where fashion, homeware, art and design come alive under one stylish roof.
Thu, Apr 30 – Sun, May 3 – Unleash your inner maker at Hobby-X 2026 at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, where crafts, hobbies, art and hands-on fun make for a creative escape.
Sat, May 2 – Laugh it up at the Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards as SA’s funniest take the stage for a glam night of comedy at the The Lyric Theatre.
Sat, May 9 – Sun, May 10 – Enjoy magic, music, food and family fun at The Magical Marble Family Fest, a joyful all-ages playground at James & Ethel Gray Park in Melrose, just in time for Mother’s Day.
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