The first Thursday in Joburg – and other firsts

04 Mar 2026

The Eyethu Franco Xchange at Eyethu Heritage Hall highlights the best of French Cinema every first Thursday. Photo: Eyethu Heritage Hall via Instagram.

Taste a world of flavour as Cup Classique launches its new flagship store at 223 Creative Hub. Photo: 223 Creative Hub.

Hugh's in Braamfontein lights up the city and Thursdays with its exciting lineup. Photo: Hugh's Jazz Club via Instagram.

The first week of the month is always a busy one in Joburg, and several places have recurring events to help you spend that salary in style. Here are all the events you can add to your calendar to make sure you're starting March right.

What to do on Thu, Mar 5, 2026

From 16:00 – Wander through the official grand opening of the Melville Art Mile for a Thursday packed with artist walkabouts, live music, a night market, pottery, an art and wine fair, a Titanic exhibition, and that unmistakable Melville spirit.
From 17:00 – Matcha, hojicha, matcha soft serve, coffee, are on the menu at Here. Joburg's First Thursday in Rosebank.
From 17:00 – Thirst Thursdays kicks off at Winebar by Father Coffee in Rosebank with juicy under-R99 wines by the glass, loaded hotdogs, classic cocktails, and easy midweek revelry.
From 17:30 – It's an evening of art with new openings at Candice Berman Gallery, handcrafted artisanal chocolate by Jack Rabbit, Cup Classique's flagship store launch, and a chance to win a Megan Shapiro sculpture, all at 223 Jan Smuts Creative Hub, Rosebank.
From 18:00 – Keyes Art Mile's galleries and restaurants stay open late to bring you the first Keyes Art Night of 2026 – enjoy the latest exhibitions, a hands-on maker's table, and excellent eats.
From 18:00 – Film, dialogue, and culture come together at The Eyethu Franco Exchange, which brings a screening of Aya de Yopougon to Eyethu Heritage Hall, Soweto, for First Thursday. Stay on for the Crafting Authentic African Narratives Across Disciplines talk, featuring illustrator Terence Ntsako Maluleke and actor Hlomla Dandala.
From 18:00 – Explore the world of fashion and visual culture at the Fashion_The Image photography exhibition with a special First Thursday treat: a guest talk by acclaimed fashion and art photographer, Koto Bolofo, and a live performance element presented by the Black Coffee fashion label at the Inside Out Centre in Forest Town.
From 18:00 – Turn up the volume this Thursday with After Dark, Mamakashaka & Friends’ new genre-themed series. The premiere edition shines a spotlight on R&B.
From 18:00 – Become an artist with Wine & Create Social Club at Studio Artwave, 44 Stanley. This Thursday's edition includes a social still-life drawing session.
From 18:00 – Experience The SN Project live, blending jazz, isiZulu harmonies, and neo-soul influences in a spell-binding set at the new Hugh’s jazz club in Braamfontein.