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, Mar 26 – Wed, Apr 1, 2026)
Thu, Mar 26 – Mon, Apr 6 – Step into a world of chocolatey fun at Sandton City’s Chocolate Café: Sweet Edition, with treats, games and sweet surprises for the whole family.
Thu, Mar 26 – Sun, Mar 29 – Four days of powerful conversations, art, film, music and activism unfold at the Constitution Hill Human Rights Festival, where social justice, inclusion, and creativity take centre stage at Constitution Hill.
Fri, Mar 27 – Sun, Apr 12 – Explore identity, memory, and moral courage in Man With No Surname at Joburg Theatre, a gripping production by Mfundi Vundla.
Fri, Mar 27 – Sat, Mar 28 –Techno pioneer Jeff Mills brings his Liquid Room 30th Anniversary Tour to 1 Fox Junction for a rare, history-making set in Joburg.
Fri, Mar 27– Comedian and actor Loyiso Gola presents his new show, Epistemic Trespassing, at The Forge, Braamfontein, for a night of sharp wit and laughs.
Fri, Mar 27 – Groove the night away at Gbedu Nights at Democracy Bar, where Afrobeats, dancehall and diaspora sounds bring the dancefloor to life.
Fri, Mar 27 – Sat, Mar 28 – Dance takes on new heights with Ballet Above Braam’s Rooftop Sunset Sessions, where Joburg Ballet meets skyline views, live music and up-close encounters with the dancers on the PlayBraam rooftop basketball court in Braamfontein.
Thu, Mar 27 – Fri, Mar 28 – Settle in for an intimate night of contemporary jazz with The Luyanda Madope Trio at Die Pienk Kerk, Melville, where live music and a full house set the tone.
Sat, Mar 28 – Melville’s streets turn into an open-air playground of art, music, mutant vehicles and market stalls at The Happening, a free, community-driven celebration taking over 7th St and part of 4th Ave.
Sat, Mar 28 – Glam, drama, and high-energy performances take over The Greenhouse, Sandton, at House of Drag: Dinner Edition, hosted by Adam The Drag Diva and featuring The Immaculate Angel.
Sat, Mar 28 – Sun, Mar 29 – There's handmade finds, local design and tasty treats as The Linden Market kicks off its autumn edition at the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens.
Until Sun, Mar 29 – Catch the last of Isitha Sabantu at the Market Theatre, a powerful musical drama reimagining Ibsen through land, justice, and resistance in contemporary South Africa.
Sun, Mar 29 – No ocean? No problem. Join Picnic & Thrift's PicnicY2K Beach Day Market at Waverley Bowls Club in Waverley for DJs, thrift shopping, food and drinks.
Hot tickets
Thu, Apr 2 – Mon, Apr 6 – From thrilling carnival rides and car shows to shopping, food stalls, live entertainment and plenty for the kids, the much-loved Rand Show returns to the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec.
Thu, Apr 9 – Sun, Apr 12 – Celebrate the legacy of Bra Hugh Masekela at A Tribute to Hugh at Joburg Theatre, with Vusi Mahlasela, Judith Sephuma, Zoe Modiga, Tresor, and more.
Fri, Apr 17 – Celebrate 114 years of Titanic at the Anniversary Dinner at Northwards House, 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.
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