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 27 – Wed, Mar 5, 2025)
Thu, Feb 27 – Thu, Mar 20 – Four weeks of unforgettable classical performances featuring world-class conductors and soloists with the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra's Summer Symphony Season at the Linder Auditorium.Thu, Feb 27 – Sun, Mar 9 – Snap up rare finds at Russell Kaplan’s Summer Wunderkammer Auction, with 6,700+ eclectic treasures – from art and antiques to fashion and furniture.
Fri, Feb 28 – Love takes the runway at VNJ BALL’s The Love Ball: PROM NIGHT, where ballroom meets disco fever. Dance, strut, and celebrate under the lights with a fire lineup at Truth Midrand.
Fri, Feb 28 – Join Jozi My Jozi to restore dignity, opportunity, and pride in the city with a CBD Revitalisation morning at Pieter Roos Park.
Fri, Feb 28 – Afrobeats, afrohouse, bongo, dancehall, kizomba, and more fill the air with Gdebu Nights at Omen, Rosebank.
Fri, Feb 28 – It's bao and beats as Beijing Opera say goodbye to 44 Stanley with an epic Filipino boodle fight buffet, classic menu favourites, and music.
Fri, Feb 28 – Celebrate nostalgia with Kwaito, afrobeat, alte, house, and hip hop classics that never go out of style at Ebumnandini at Club AM.
Sat, Mar 1 – Rev up your engines and roll back in time at the Creative Native Vintage and Classic Motor Show at James Hall Museum of Transport.
Sat, Mar 1 – Spice things up with tacos, margaritas, and live beats at Rosebank Mall’s Mexican Street Feast.
Sat, Mar 1 – Sun, Mar 2 – Celebrate 10 years of community, creativity, and local love at The Linden Market's Autumn Edition at Johannesburg Botanical Gardens in Emmarentia.
Sat, Mar 1 – Celebrate Queen Bey and her Album Of The Year win with her biggest hits Beyonce Night at Democracy Bar.
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.
Sat, Mar 1 – Sun, Mar 2 – A weekend of art, music, food, and wellness to celebrate and reimagine the world with queer communities and allies with QUEERTOPIA at Constitution Hill.
Sun, Mar 2 – A fresh, flavour-packed dining experience with Lady Day Food at Tasty Sundays at Mamakashaka and Friends.
Sun Mar 2 – Get moving and lace up for Sunday Shuffle with 5km and 10 km runs and coffee, ice cream, and music afterwards at Paul’s Homemade Ice Cream Parkhurst.
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.
First weekend of the month
Sat, Mar 1 – Brooklyn's Antique Fair in Brooklyn Mall, Pretoria is a trove of trinkets and treasures. It's a bit of a drive, but always worth it.
Sun, Mar 2 – Refresh your wardrobe at Dress for Less at the Rosebank Sunday Market.
Sun, Mar 2 – The Firs in Rosebank becomes a hunting ground for unusual collectables and other little treasures at The Firs Antique Fair. (Previously held at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton.)
Sun, Mar 2 – Crochet, candle-making, thrift shopping, kids' crafts, and mocktails at the latest edition of First Sunday at Victoria Yards.
Hot tickets
Fri, Mar 7 – Sat, Mar 8 – It's an unforgettable weekend of jazz and classical brilliance with performances from Kyle Shepherd to Nduduzo Makhathini at the Wits Standard Bank Piano Festival at Wits University’s Chris Seabrooke Music Hall.
