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 23 – Wed, Apr 29, 2026)
For more ideas on how to spend the Freedom Day long weekend, check out our Freedom Day guide here.
Thu, Apr 23 – Sun, Apr 26 – Experience 12 languages, 12 stories, 12 minutes each in a high-energy theatre takeover at the 12/12 Live Arts Festival by POPArt at Space.com theatre at Joburg Theatre in Braamfontein.
Thu, Apr 23 – Drift through cosmic soundscapes in a 30-minute immersive audio journey with Cosmic Pulses by Karlheinz Stockhausen at the Wits Digital Dome.
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 returns with the Spring Summer 26 Collections, showcasing top designers and glam for Joburg’s fashion-forward crowd at VRTUOSUS, Dunkeld.
Fri, Apr 24 – Soak up soulful sounds, live storytelling and feel-good energy with singers Simmy, Rowlene and Wandile Mbambeni at Things We Love at Sognage in Randburg.
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.
Fri, Apr 24 – Celebrate Prime’s 3rd birthday with hip-hop and R&B sounds, late-night energy and Que DJ and more on the decks at Carfax in Newtown.
Sat, Apr 25 – Get your fill of kasi kota flavours from all over Joburg as the annual Jozi Kota Festival comes to The Station in Newtown.
Sat, Apr 25 – Lace up for a scenic 5km Farm Fun Run through berry fields and orchards at Field Berry Farm, followed by fresh picks, farm eats and a sweet slice of cake.
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.
Sat, Apr 25 – Sun, Apr 26 – Shop local, eat well, and catch the Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at Soweto’s Eyethu Day & Night Market at Eyethu Shopping Centre.
Sat, Apr 25 – Experience the genre-blurring, immersive sounds of The Brother Moves On as they debut new music from their Flora trilogy at Jozi Gold Brewing Company.
Sun, Apr 26 – Celebrate endless summer with fresh, small-batch wines, sunshine and good company at Wine Forty Four at 44 Stanley, Milpark.
Sun, Apr 26 – Dance in the sunshine to house and electronic sounds as Movement is Medicine bring their underground nighttime vibe into the day at Victoria Yards in Lorentzville.
Sun, Apr 26 – 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.
Sun, Apr 26 – Hunt for vintage finds and one-of-a-kind bargains at the Rosebank Sunday Market's Car Boot Sale at Rosebank Mall.
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.
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 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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