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 2 – Wed, Apr 8, 2026)
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 2 – We.Create.The.Space takes over Carfax and surrounds in Newtown with five stages, six bands, DJs and electrifying performances from BCUC, BLK JKS, Ralf Gum, Vinny Da Vinci and Baby Whitz.
Fri, Apr 3 – There'll be dancefloor hits and more with Vinyl & Vibes at Mamakashaka & Friends this Easter long weekend in Braamfontein.
Fri, Apr 3 – Witness South African club history as DBN Gogo heads to Truth Night Club for a non-stop 24-hour amapiano, house and Afro-tech journey.
Sat, Apr 4 – Celebrate Easter at the Bryanston Market with live music, puppet shows, egg hunts, cookie decorating, origami workshops and freshly baked treats.
Sat, Apr 4 and Mon, Apr 6 – Explore the Wits Origins Centre this Easter with a museum treasure hunt: collect hidden treasures, grab an Easter egg and enjoy all the exhibits, fun for kids and adults alike.
Sun, Apr 5 – Escape to The Maslow Hotel lawns in Sandton for the Sunday Society Picnic, where denim meets crisp whites, Graham Beck bubbly flows, gourmet picnic baskets tempt and live music sets the soundtrack for a stylish day.
Sun, Apr 5 – Create your own drip-style ceramic bunny with The Creatory in Linden. Customise your colours, and explore flowing layers and movement – perfect for beginners.
Until 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.
Until Sun, Apr 12 – Explore identity, memory and moral courage in Man With No Surname at Joburg Theatre, a gripping production by Mfundi Vundla.
First weekend of the month
Sun, Apr 5 – Make Sunday a fun one at the Rosebank Sunday Market Easter edition that will be filled with live music, stilt walkers, face painting and sweet Easter egg treats for the kids, plus lots of shopping.
Sun, Apr 5 – Everyone is a DJ at Kōhī Sessions with a chance to spin your own vinyl at Kōhī, 44 Stanley.
Sun, Apr 5 – 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
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.
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.
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 journey of dreams and courage at Cresta Shopping Centre.
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