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 9 – Wed, Apr 15, 2026)
Thu, Apr 9 – Sun, Apr 12 – Celebrate the legacy of Hugh Masekela at A Tribute to Hugh at Joburg Theatre with Vusi Mahlasela, Judith Sephuma, Zoë Modiga, Tresor and more.Thu, Apr 9 – Celebrate National Poetry Month with an open mic poetry night at Six Cocktail Bar, Melville, where diverse voices, storytelling and spoken word take centre stage.
Thu, Apr 9 – Level up your Thursday with the Joburg Game Dev Monthly Meetup at Goethe-Institut, Parkwood. Show your projects, meet fellow creators and get inspired by the city’s gaming talent.
Fri, Apr 10 – Laugh with the queens of comedy as Celeste Ntuli, Wazi Kunene and Mbali Gudazi bring the punchlines to Hush Money Funny 3.0 at Hush Money, Norwood, with skyline views and elevated comedy.
Sat, Apr 11 – Hunt for colour across the city at the Film My Soul Jozi Photo Walk, hopping on the Rea Vaya Bus from Park Station as you capture Joburg one shade at a time.
Sat, Apr 11 – Start your Saturday with Sui Society Pilates and Brunch at Mushroom Farm Park, Sandton, for a morning of movement, connection and soul-nourishing moments.
Sat, Apr 11 – Celebrate Freedom Month with beats, culture and creativity at Resistance Festival. Live hip-hop, DJs, dance, graffiti, workshops and more at Constitution Hill in Braamfontein.
Sun, Apr 12 – Step into a car-free Main Street, Marshalltown for art, music, skateboarding, urban gardening, kids’ zones and plenty of city surprises at the pilot Main St Sundays civic experiment with Jozi My Jozi.
Sun, Apr 12 – Dance, laugh and lose yourself at Kiss Kiss Where’s Your Head At? at Emmarentia Dam with Basement Jaxx, Mafikizolo, Ready D, DJs, surprises and all the good chaos you can imagine.
Sun, Apr 12 – Sunday lunch is sorted with caramel beef ribs, char siu chicken, fresh salads at Lady Day Food: Round Table Lunches at Mamakashaka & Friends, Braamfontein.
Sun, Apr 12 – Wrap up the weekend with the coolest sounds and people at the season finale of Soundset Sunday at Victoria Yards.
Until Sun, Apr 12 – Explore identity, memory and moral courage in Man With No Surname at Joburg Theatre, a gripping production by Mfundi Vundla.
Hot tickets
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.
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.
Thu, Apr 23 – Sat, Apr 25 – South African Fashion Week (SAFW) returns with the Spring Summer 26 runway, 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 take over 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.
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