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.
Looking for love in all the right places this Valentine’s? Check out our Valentine’s Day guide for the most fun and fabulous ways to celebrate love in Joburg.
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 (Wed, Feb 5, 2025 – Wed, Feb 12, 2025)
Wed, Feb 5 – Uncork some fun at Clueless Wine Lovers Club for a wine tasting, food, and sound pairing at A Streetbar Named Desire.Thu, Feb 6 – Sat, Feb 8 – Cultural consciousness takes centre stage at Gibela with a panel discussion, capsule collection launch, styling workshop, and more at Mamakashaka & Friends in Braamfontein.
Fri, Feb 7 – Fall in love (or at least have fun trying) at the 9021HO Lonely Hearts Club at Smoking Kills, Melville.
Sat, Feb 8 – Head to Something Like That's first edition of the year at Hush Money's new spot in Norwood, featuring some of the coolest talents in the city.
Sat, Feb 8 – Joburg’s biggest Chinatown, Cyrildene throws its Lunar New Year party with dragon dances, delicious food, and fireworks.
Sat, Feb 8 – Love in all its forms at Fruity Rendezvous' Queer speed dating and Valentine's party at Nova on 7th Street in Melville.
Sat, Feb 8 – Sun, Feb 9 – The Cape comes to Joburg as Ground CRU Summer Edition pours up the best Western Cape wines, live music, and great food at Ground The Venue in Muldersdrift.
Sun, Feb 9 – Celebrate the best of the continent with bold beats, rich flavours, and Afro-chic entertainment at Soke at Maracana, Sandton.
Sun, Feb 9 – Make Sunday afternoons extra special at Soundset Sunday in New Doornfontein.
Until Mon, Feb 17 – Watch French-language films from the comfort of your own home with My French Film Festival, a celebration of the region's cinematic best with 20 movies to stream for free.
First Thursday of the month (Thu, Feb 6, 2025)
From 17:00 – All the naughty kids gather at Detention Radio’s Night School at Bad Manors with open decks and fun line-up of DJs.
From 17:00 – Keyes Art Mile's galleries and restaurants stay open late to bring you Keyes Art Night – enjoy new exhibitions, tasty eats, and live music.
From 18:00 – Weedlovers Marshalltown kicks off the year with First Thursday on Loveday featuring music and art from extraordinary wire sculptor, Thabiso Makosa.
From 18:00 – Start your art collection without breaking the bank at Unlocking Your Collection at Origin Art, with nothing over R5,000.
From 19:00 – Enjoy hits from Brandy, Beyoncé, TLC, and more at Strictly Soul at La Parada, Rosebank.
From 19:00 – After soaking in all the art at Keyes Art Night, head upstairs to MIX Cocktail Bar at MESH Club for drinks and beats from DJs HurbzMann, Franadilla, D.J. HOBS, and MassMaine.
What's happening at The Troyeville
Sun, Feb 9 – Stevie Nicks fans, get ready for a Fleetwood Mac tribute show like no other at The Troyeville with Charlie King, and Debbi Lonman. Plus, there's the soulful Tondi Rams and electrifying DJ sets from Steve Smith and Kerry-Anne.
Sun, Feb 16 – It's an eclectic afternoon as Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness (BCUC) bring their Afro-psychedelic future pop to the stage. Joining them is Cito, frontman of alternative rock band WONDERboom, musician Andre Kriel, singer Ange de Klerk, and acclaimed rocker Paul E Flynn.
Sun, Feb 23 – Cindy Alter's 40+ year career in music will be on full display as she takes to the stage at The Troyeville.
Hot tickets
Fri, Feb 14 – From Phantom of the Opera to Marvin Gaye, it’s an evening of romance and incredible talent at Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra's Valentine's Gala at the Linder Auditorium.
Sat, Mar 1 – Sun, Mar 30 – Get ready for a fairytale like no other at Once Upon a Time: Reimagined by The Cirk. Acrobatics, dance, and all the childhood magic you remember.
Tue, Mar 4 – Sun, Mar 16 – It's a world of eternal youth, decadence, and dark desires in a bold new stage adaptation of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray at UJ's Keorapetse William Kgositsile Theatre.
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