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, Feb 20 – Wed, Feb 26, 2025)
Fri, Feb 21 – Travel through time with 80s, 90s, 2000s, and 2025 jams with DECKADES party at Artistry Listening Bar.Sat, Feb 22 – UMI: Our Music Festival returns for its fourth edition, bringing jazz, soul, alt-R&B, folk, and hip-hop to the stage at Victoria Yards.
Sat, Feb 22 – Cosy up and get crafting at another Knit-In Cinema at The Bioscope at 44 Stanley.
Sat, Feb 22 – Catch this comedy gold as Marc Lottering returns funnier than ever with MARC EUGENE LOTTERING at the Lyric Theatre.
Sat, Feb 22 – Grab your brunch bestie for the Brutal Fruit Luxury Spritzer Tour as it heads to Altar Bar in Greenside where you can sip bottomless drinks and tuck into a harvest table.
Sat, Feb 22 – Craft a beautiful book with a unique spine design at Wits Art Museum's Piano Hinge Binding workshop in Braamfontein.
Sun, Feb 23 – Celebrate the genius of J Dilla with The Donut Quartet at Untitled Basement. Bokani Dyer, Benjamin Jephta, Simz, and DJ Kenzhero reimagine his timeless beats with live instrumentation.
Wed, Feb 26 – Sibling rivalry meets ancestral legacy in this must-see production of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson at the Market Theatre.
Hot tickets
Thu, Feb 27 – Thu, Mar 20 – Four weeks of unforgettable classical performances with world-class conductors and soloists with the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra's Summer Symphony Season at the Linder Auditorium.
Sat, Mar 1 – Spice things up with tacos, margaritas, and live beats at Rosebank Mall’s Mexican Street Feast.
Sat, Mar 1 – Beginners and pros alike can join Clare Appleyard on the 51st floor of the iconic Ponte City for a nighttime urban landscape photography workshop. Dinner is included. Email stimelaevents@outlook.com to book your spot.
Sat, Mar 1 – Sun, Mar 30 – Get ready for a fairytale like no other at Once Upon a Time: Reimagined by The Cirk. Enjoy 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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