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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, Feb 26 – Wed, Mar 4, 2026)
Thu, Feb 26 – Thu, Mar 19 – Experience the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra’s Summer Symphony Season at the Linder Auditorium, four unforgettable nights of world-class classical music that’ll leave you inspired and enchanted.Thu, Feb 26 – In celebration of World Margarita Day, some hands-on cocktail fun as you sip, shake, and master the art of the perfect marg at Six Cocktail Bar, Melville.
Thu, Feb 26 – Put your thinking caps on and your team together for Rand Club’s Pub Quiz with Dylan Paton – brains, banter, and bragging rights await at the Rand Club in Marshalltown.
Fri, Feb 27 – Time travel with South African nostalgia like kwaito, afrobeat, house, and hip-hop classics that never go out of style at Ebumnandi at Gallery Art Bar in Rosebank.
Sat, Feb 28 – Sun, Mar 15 – See a life-size LEGO Technic Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 roar into Sandton City and put your pedal to the plastic with build zones, racing ramps, and reflex challenges.
Sat, Feb 28 – African heritage, sounds, and storytelling take centre stage at the inaugural Sankofa Heritage Festival as singer Thandiswa Mazwai marks 50 years of life and 30 years in music at Carnival City.
Sat, Feb 28 – Sun, Mar 1 – Celebrate queer joy, art, music, wellness, and good food at Queertopia, a weekend festival bringing communities together at Constitution Hill, Braamfontein.
Sun, Mar 1 – Slow down and get hands-on with fashion and craft archiving with Sewcial Studios at A42 House in Parktown North, a full-day creative reset of stitching, storytelling, and community.
Sun, Mar 1 – Score vintage and statement steals, and wardrobe treasures at Thrift in Randburg as Picnic and Thrift pop up at Fairland Walk Shopping Centre.
Tue, Mar 3 – Thu, Mar 5 – Explore the rule-breaking world of South African teen girls in A Howl in Makhanda, a powerful theatre experience blending Plath, Cobain, Ginsberg, and original writing in a collaboration between PopArt and Joburg Theatre at the Joburg Theatre.
Tue, Mar 3 – Sun, Mar 8 – Feel the frame at the 8th edition of the Joburg Film Festival as over 60 powerful African and international films, red-carpet premieres, and filmmaker Q&As light up cinemas across Johannesburg.
Ongoing – Relive movie magic with Ster-Kinekor’s Throwback Cinema. High-octane thrills, iconic rom-coms, and chilling classics hit the big screen for just R50.
What's happening at The Troyeville
Sun, Mar 1 – Double the groove at The Troyeville as The Black Cat Bones bring their blues-infused, dance-inducing rock, and L8 Antique serve up African rhythms and jazz improvisation.
First weekend of the month
Sat, Feb 28 – Brooklyn's Antique Fair in Brooklyn Mall, Pretoria, is a trove of trinkets and treasures. It's a bit of a drive, but always worth it.
Sun, Mar 1 – Refresh your wardrobe at Dress for Less at the Rosebank Sunday Market.
Sun, Mar 1 – The Firs in Rosebank becomes a hunting ground for unusual collectables and other little treasures at The Firs Antique Fair.
Sun, Mar 1 – Thrift shopping, food market, kids' crafts, workshops, and mocktails at the latest edition of First Sunday at Victoria Yards.
Sun, Mar 1 – Everyone is a DJ at Kōhī Sessions with a chance to spin your own vinyl at Kōhī, 44 Stanley.
Sun, Mar 1 – Things are heating up at Father Coffee in Kramerville for Braai Day. Expect wines, fire cocktails, braai food, and DJ sets hotter than the grill.
Hot tickets
Fri, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 22 – Experience a weekend of classical brilliance at the UJ Autumn Classical Music Weekend at Keorapetse William Kgositsile Theatre at UJ's Art Centre with sparkling opera favourites, South African premieres, and performances by the UJ Choir, Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra, and star soloists.
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