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.
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Celebrate all things local is lekker this Heritage Day in Johannesburg.
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, Sep 18 – Wed, Sep 24, 2025)
Tue, Sep 16 – Sat, Sep 20 – Classic verses collide with today’s urgent voices in Revolution of Words, as Kwasha! Theatre Company and UJ Arts & Culture reimagine poetry on stage at the UJ Bunting Theatre.Fri, Sep 19 – Sun, Sep 28 – Step into forgotten histories brought to life through music, dance, and drama in Dancing the Death Drill at Joburg Theatre, a powerful tale of love, loss, and resilience.
Fri, Sep 19 – Sat, Sep 20 – Experience a once-in-a-lifetime musical conversation as Jeremy Loops and Ladysmith Black Mambazo bring their groundbreaking show Echoes Between Us at the Teatro at Montecasino.
Fri, Sep 19 – Sat, Sep 20 – At 15:00 on Friday, join theoretical physicist Dr. Adriana Marais for a captivating public talk exploring humanity’s journey to become a civilisation among the stars, at the Wits Anglo American Digital Dome. At 14:30 on Saturday, Marais launches her book Out of this World and Into the Next. RSVP here.
Sat, Sep 20 – UJ Choir, UP Camerata, NWU PUK Choir, and UFS Bloemfontein Choir unite for an unforgettable evening of harmony and innovation at the University Choirs Concert, UJ Sanlam Auditorium, Auckland Park.
Sat, Sep 20 and Sun, Sep 21 – The DStv Delicious Festival takes over Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit with global music icons, local legends, and sizzling street eats.
Sat, Sep 20 – Take on The Gauntlet at James and Ethel Gray Park, Melrose. SA’s biggest travelling inflatable obstacle course spans 2,360m², towers six metres high, and promises thrills, laughs, and fun for all ages.
Sat, Sep 20 – Celebrate the season at Wine Forty Four: Spring Edition at 44 Stanley, tasting fresh vintages, quirky pours, and small-batch wines from 15 trailblazing winemakers.
Sun, Sep 21 – Explore diverse, unapologetic works with drinks in hand and music setting the mood at Art & Melody, a free art exhibition curated by Oovookoo at Artistry.
Until Sun, Sep 21 – Leap into a world of magic and mischief with The Frog Prince at the Joburg Theatre for an interactive theatre adventure for the whole family.
Sun, Sep 21 – Bring your needles, grab some wool, and make movies a little warmer with Knit-In Cinema at The Bioscope, 44 Stanley.
Wed, Sep 24 – Celebrate Ubuntu at Bryanston's Heritage Day Market. Enjoy live music, dance, art demos, kente weaving, and kids’ activities.
Wed, Sep 24 – Celebrate 50 years of SA jazz as Marcus Wyatt, the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO), and the ZAR Jazz Orchestra take the stage for JPO's Symphonic Jazz Festival at the Linder Auditorium.
Until Sat, Sep 27 – From sultry aerial feats to showstopping burlesque, La Bella – I am Woman returns to The Cirk at Cresta for a heart-racing tale of love, passion, and power.
What's happening at The Troyeville
Sun, Sep 28 – Jasper Dan and Bam Bam Brown bring the energy to The Hangout at The Troyeville for an afternoon of live music, good energy, and Sunday fun.
Hot tickets
Sat, Sep 27 – Sun, Sep 28 – Jozi My Jozi Walks is back for World Tourism Day, with 15 community-led tours on offer. Book now to be part of this citywide celebration of local stories and street-level connection.
Sat, Sep 27 – Sun, Sep 28 – Soak up spring at The Linden Market with over 150 stalls of handcrafted fashion, décor, jewellery, gourmet treats, craft drinks, and live tunes at the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, Emmarentia.
Sun, Sep 28 – Experience Phumeza Matshikiza in an intimate afternoon recital at the Rand Club Ballroom, accompanied by Paddy Jeffery.
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