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, Jun 12 – Wed, Jun 18, 2025)
Make the most of the upcoming weekend with our Father's Day (Sun, Jun 15) and Youth Day (Mon, Jun 16) event guides.
Thu, Jun 5 – Thu, Jun 26 – Soak up the sounds of Grieg, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, and more as the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra hosts its Winter Symphony Season every Thursday in June at the Linder Auditorium.
Thu, Jun 12 – Get your groove on as Ravers Delight returns to Kitchener's in Braamfontein for the winter with techno, disco, house, and all things electronic.
Fri, Jun 13 – Celebrate the season finale of Strictly Soul with a Mariah Carey-inspired wedding bash. Dress to impress in your favourite suit or wedding dress and dance the night away to Carey's Emancipation of Mimi album and more at La Parada Rosebank.
Sat, Jun 14 – Experience golden-hour magic at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden with soulful sounds from Lloyiso and silky R&B from rising star Filah Lah Lah at the Sunset Music Series.
Sat, Jun 14 – Learn traditional techniques, uncover beadwork history, and craft your own beaded phone case at the Breaking Bead: Sewcial Workshop at 223 Jan Smuts Creative Hub in Rosebank.
Sat, Jun 14 – Explore the city on two wheels with Girls on Bikes starting at 44 Stanley.
Sat, Jun 14 – Escape the city buzz with a scenic 1.5km Johannesburg Heritage Foundation Heritage Hike through Melville Koppies’ ancient quartzite ridges.
Sat, Jun 14 – Celebrate Movement is Medicine’s 2nd Birthday with two floors of underground house and dance beats, featuring Joburg’s finest DJs and world-class sound systems at Club A.M. and Carfax in Newtown.
Sun, Jun 15 – Experience soul-stirring melodies and timeless Afro-chic vibes with singer, Siphokazi, live at Untitled Basement.
Sun, Jun 15 – Don your best Canadian tuxedo (double denim) at Never Rush A Sunday "Smells like jean spirit" themed party at Mea Culpa, Kew.
Sun, Jun 15 – Spend time with your dads, grandads, uncles, and father figures at Lebo's Soweto Backpackers in Soweto with a Father's Day Celebration filled with live music, food, and drink.
Mon, Jun 16 – Learn to make honey nut nougat at The Art of Nougat Making class with Simply Delectable Cooking School in Randburg.
Until Sun, Jun 15 – Honour the power of youth, protest, and South Africa’s ‘she-roes’ when the iconic musical Sarafina! returns to the Joburg Theatre.
Until Sun, Jun 15 – A moonlit circus of love, longing, and breathtaking acrobatics at Malo and the Moon Maiden, The Cirk’s magical new show at Cresta Shopping Centre.
What's happening at The Troyeville
Sun, Jun 15 – Raise a glass to good dads and great tunes at Georgetown turn up the charm and tunes The Hangout at The Troyeville for Father's Day.
Hot tickets
Thu, Jun 19 – Sun, Jun 29 – Africa’s leading documentary fest is back! The 27th Encounters South African International Documentary Festival brings bold, brilliant non-fiction films to Joburg, Cape Town, and beyond.
Sat, Jun 21 – R&B heads, this one’s for you – Once Upon A Time In Joburg takes over James & Ethel Gray Park with soulful sets and criminally underrated gems you never thought you’d hear live.
Sat, Jun 21 – From jazz to electro, soul to spoken word, Fête de la Musique Festival brings free musical magic to Victoria Yards for one day only.
Sat, Jun 28 – Saddle up for the VNJ BALL Winter Rodeo at AGOG as they celebrate seven years of culture-shifting realness. The Yeehaw Agenda lives on – boots, drama, and ballroom flair guaranteed.
Fri, Jul 11 – South African grooves meet Swiss folklore with In Motion, led by Vuma Levin (SA), Théo Duboule (CH), and Martin Perret (CH) – where tradition gets a bold, new twist at The Wits Chris Seabrooke Hall in Braamfontein.
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