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, Sep 11 – Wed, Sep 17, 2025)
Thu, Sep 11 – Sat, Sep 13 – Celebrate Heritage Month with music, poetry, language and spoken word, food, and crafts at the Folklore Festival’s #Kinfolk edition at National School of the Arts, Braamfontein.Fri, Sep 12 – Sun, Sep 14 – Shop the season in style at The Art of Living Shopping Experience – Steyn City's design, décor, and fashion summer pop-up in Midrand.
Sat, Sep 13 – Celebrate spring at the Basha Uhuru's Sounds of Freedom Music Festival at Constitution Hill, featuring Mthandeni, Kid Fonque, DJ Cndo, and a special performance by kwaito legends Boom Shaka.
Sat, Sep 13 – Shop, dance, and celebrate creativity at NarowBi’s Party + Market at Arts On Main in Maboneng.
Sat, Sep 13 – Sun, Sep 14 – Experience 12 guided tours and browse rare books, prints, and quirky ephemera at the Big Book and Map Sale for Johannesburg Heritage Foundation's Heritage Weekend at Holy Family College in Parktown.
Sat, Sep 13 – Paint your own tote or vinyl, explore the Vinyl and Vintage Market and Totes Good Friends by Good Friend Pottery at Victoria Yards.
Sat, Sep 13 – Walk, talk, and find your community at Socially Gathering's park walk at James & Ethel Gray Park, Melrose.
Sat, Sep 13 – Punk meets rave in the underground at Ravers Delight Rock Rave at Club A.M., Newtown.
Sat, Sep 13 – Celebrate 10 years of local, handmade goodness with food, drinks, live music, and giveaways at Field Market at Field & Study Park, Sandton.
Sun, Sep 14 – Kick off a brand-new Soundset Sunday season at The Playground in Braamfontein, and make fresh memories with music and good company.
Sun, Sep 14 – Refresh your wardrobe at the Dress for Less at the Rosebank Sunday Market.
Sun, Sep 14 – Celebrate 40 years of Mango Groove at the Sunset Music Series at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in Roodepoort, with Ross Learmonth and Majozi joining for an afternoon of nostalgia, big hits, and all the dancing you can handle.
Sat, Sep 14 – Step into summer with Platinum Grey at the first Pantone Sunday of the Summer Series, featuring colour and connection at Kromdraai Creativity & Impact Hub in Muldersdrift.
Sun, Sep 14 – Enjoy Wolfie and His Women at the Rand Club ballroom, a one-piano, four-hands tribute to Mozart with stories, small scandals, and a carvery lunch in Marshalltown.
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.
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.
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 14 – Bombshelter Beast explodes onto The Troyeville stage with their wild genre-mash of kwaito, ska, rock, house, boeremusiek, and Balkan beats. Opening the show is Steve Umculo, serving up feel-good Afro-folk grooves.
Wed, Sep 24 – Thami Kiet and Sawubona Music Jam lead a soulful tribute to reggae legend Lucky Dube, joined by Jahworx with their reggae and genre-bending grooves.
Hot tickets
Fri, Sep 19 and 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 14:00 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.
Wed, Sep 24 – Celebrate 50 years of SA jazz as Marcus Wyatt, the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra, and the ZAR Jazz Orchestra take the stage for SA Songbook Volume 3 at the Linder Auditorium.
Sat, Sep 27 – Sun, Sep 28 – Jozi My Jozi Walks is back for World Tourism Day. Save the date 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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