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 interesting 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 like ballet and opera. 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 to choose from.
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, Nov 20 – Wed, Nov 26 , 2025)
Wed, Nov 19 – Sat, Nov 22 – Witness a powerful journey from childhood to survival in Far Gone, a Roots Mbili Theatre production at the Joburg Theatre, blending humour, poetry, and physical theatre to tell a story inspired by real-life events in Northern Uganda.Thu, Nov 20 – Sat, Nov 22 – Join global voices at We, the 99% People’s Summit for workshops, dialogues, and creative actions, and don’t miss the Uprising Festival on Day 3 with rhythm, resistance, and solidarity at Constitution Hill.
Fri, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 23 – Get into the festive spirit at Parkview Christmas Market at George Hay Park with artisan stalls, live music, bubbly, and a colourful kids’ zone for the whole family.
Fri, Nov 21 – Women For Change SA leads a national act of silence as South African women and LGBTQI+ communities step away from paid and unpaid work, and spend no money, to highlight the social and economic cost of gender-based violence.
Sat, Nov 22 – Step into the ultimate wellness party with coffee, cold plunges, yoga, pilates, and more at Coffee & Plunge at Shepstone Gardens.
Sat, Nov 22 and Sat, Nov 29 – Celebrate the first blackberries of the season with berry picking, a 5km nature walk, bird bingo, a fairytale maze, and farm-fresh treats at The Field Berry Farm Open Day.
Sat, Nov 22 – Step into stillness at Sonic Lens at Chiesa di PAZZO LUPi in Melville, a Black and queer–centred ritual of rest, softness, and collective dreaming.
Sat, Nov 22 – Get creative with Paint & Loaf at Studio Artwave at 44 Stanley. Paint your own sourdough, sip a drink, and take home your very own sourdough starter.
Sat, Nov 22 – It's curated thrift to a 12-hour music takeover as Picnic & Thrift and Kaleido Collective deliver a fun Second Hand Saturday at Democracy Bar, Illovo with stalls, beats, and drink specials. Come dressed in your best decade-inspired look.
Sun, Nov 23 – Enjoy music, food, and good times at Kiss Kiss at Emmarentia Dam with Gipsy Kings by Diego Baliardo, Beatenberg, Bombshelter Beast, and more exciting acts and flavours to come.
Sun, Nov 23 – Serve your best moves at Secret Sunrise’s Padel Stars Dance at Padel and Social Club at James and Ethel Gray Park, where sporty spirit meets sunrise beats for a feel-good morning of sweaty fun and joyful connection.
Wed, Nov 26 – Sun, Nov 30 – Explore Johannesburg like never before at Season 11 of The Centre for the Less Good Idea with pop-up performances, light shows, music, and experimental art along Fox Street and Arts on Main in Maboneng.
Until Sat, Jan 31, 2026 – Go back in time to the Roaring Twenties with dazzling acrobats, swirling dancers, and jaw-dropping circus feats at Gatsby: A Cirque Extravaganza by The Cirk at Cresta Shopping Centre.
Ongoing – Relive movie magic with Ster-Kinekor’s Throwback Cinema. From Aladdin’s enchanted adventures to James Bond’s high-octane thrills, iconic rom-coms, and chilling classics hit the big screen for just R50.
What's happening at The Troyeville
Sun, Nov 30 – End the month on a high note with a mix of alt-rock, jazz, and blues courtesy of Ashton Nyte, Will Rayz, and DJ Kerry-Anne at The Hangout at The Troyeville.
Hot tickets
Thu, Nov 27 – Sat, Nov 29 – Journey into the mysteries of the cosmos with The Black Hole Symphony, where science meets symphony in an out-of-this-world performance by Universe on Stage and the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra at the Linder Auditorium, Parktown.
Sat, Nov 29 – Browse one-of-a-kind handmade items at IImbali Visual Literacy Project massive craft sale at The Bus Factory in Newtown.
Sat, Nov 29 – Sun, Nov 30 – The Linden Market (TLM) returns for a final 2025 edition perfect for gift shopping, with a focus on ethically sourced materials, sustainable goods, and artisanal creations.
Sun, Nov 30 – Celebrate African heritage and creativity at HughFest 2025 at Nirox Sculpture Park, featuring Shekhinah, The Soul Brothers, Mi Casa, Madala Kunene & Sibusile Xaba, The Brother Moves On, and iComplete.
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