2024 Spring Events

05 Sep 2024

Night of 1000 Drawings. Photo: Supplied.

Gamers and geeks unite at Comic Con Africa. Photo; Comic Con Africa via Instagram.

Spring is blooming in Joburg, and we’re here for it. As the city shakes off its winter coat, get ready for a whirlwind of exciting events. Immerse yourself in art, snap up unique sketches for charity, and explore South Africa’s surreal natural beauty. Dive into history, dash through the city, and flaunt your style at a fashion week or cool off and take a swim in one of the city's pools. Cap it all off with a pop culture extravaganza. Here’s your guide to a fun and vibrant spring in Joburg:

FNB Art Joburg

Fri, Sep 6 – Sun, Sep 8 – Explore Africa’s vibrant art scene at the 17th edition of FNB Art Joburg, where creativity meets culture at Sandton Convention Centre.

Night of a 1000 drawings

Sat, Sep 7 – Unleash your inner art lover at Night of 1000 Drawings at Victoria Yards. From 15:00 – 20:00, score A5 sketches, doodles, and watercolours for just R200 each, and support Joburg’s top charities.

SA National Parks Week

Mon, Sep 9 – Sun, Sep 15 – Discover South Africa’s rich natural beauty and culture with free access to 21 national parks for SA National Parks Week. Explore from Mon, Sep 9 – Fri, Sep 13 (and Sat, Sep 14 – Sun, Sep 15 at select parks), and celebrate our natural heritage in style.

JHF Heritage Weekend

Sat, 14 Sep – Sun, 15 Sep – Step back in time and explore Joburg’s rich history with the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation (JHF) Heritage Weekend at Holy Family College, featuring 12 guided tours, a Big Book and Map Sale, and tasty treats from Blessed Grub.

Absa Run your city

Tue, 24 Sep – Get ready to run or walk through Joburg’s iconic landmarks with the Absa Run Your City Series. From the M1 to the M2, join the 10km celebration of Heritage Day, accompanied by live performances and all the essentials.

South African Fashion Week A/W 25

Thu, 26 Sep – Sat, 28 Sep – Strut into the new season with style at South African Fashion Week’s Autumn/Winter 2025 showcase at SAFW’s new home at Melrose Arch. With 40 designers, it’s a week of fashion, flair, and fabulousness you won’t want to miss.

Comic Con Africa

Thu, 26 Sep – Sun, 29 Sep – Unleash your inner geek at Comic Con Africa. Head to the Johannesburg Expo Centre for four epic days of gaming, comics, and all things pop culture. Embrace your fandom, celebrate diversity, and connect with your favourite brands in the continent’s largest festival of its kind.