# Live Shows in Johannesburg | Performances, Musicals & Acts - **Subtitle**: Find live performances in Johannesburg — musicals, variety shows, dance and stage acts. Browse upcoming shows by date and venue and book tickets. - **Category**: Performances - **Type**: format ## Audience - **Followers**: 1.4M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/4e1c9a290e39a2fe8d898499ba0a0e5cc858e10695963ca2ece1d8c2ce9c2fba-rimg-w200-h200-dcc2a793-gmir?v=1755186605 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/attendeethumb68d0474177e7f.jpg - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/attendeethumb68eaf57c43973.jpg ## About For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in Johannesburg are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in Johannesburg that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the Johannesburg show listings and all the top-rated performances so you never miss out on top-rated events. Explore the best of Broadway shows, plays and performances with us and book your tickets already. ## Performances Events in Johannesburg - **Event Name**: MNQOBI YAZO ONE MAN SHOW - **Description**: Experience an unforgettable night with award-winning artist Mnqobi Yazo as he takes the stage for an intimate and powerful One Man Show. Known for his soulful voice, storytelling lyrics, and deep connection to his roots, Mnqobi Yazo brings fans closer th - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 407 - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 11:55 pm (+02:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/mnqobi-yazo-one-man-show/200030440869724 - **Venue**: Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9lYTYyMWM0YWViYmVhNGQ1ZmQzNmY5N2UwNjIxODY4ZTUyMzFlYzQ3OWU4NWFmZjAzNDVkNWI5Mzc4ZTY0YjQ4LXJpbWctdzExNzktaDEyMzMtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgwMjc3MDI.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, art, storytelling - **Event Name**: J. Cole in Johannesburg - **Description**: 🎤 Join J. Cole LIVE at TBA on Saturday, December 12, 2026! 🎤 Here is the moment you've been waiting for! J. Cole is coming to TBA on Saturday, December 12, 2026, bringing their bi - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 278 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKMaB0Vi2Tb_dvVfWK78SVtTTfBiza5LzcQPVtri6lqJeQkfQ=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKi2xX-O6PSLz9TSuEuCwsb9OisyM9-A56V3VWOWFPUQKojA3w=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/34ece4c787b8183309ad72e666e5612a?s=100&d=identicon&r=g - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 08:30 pm – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 10:30 pm (+02:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/j-cole-in-johannesburg/3300029680004303 - **Venue**: Johannesburg, GT, South Africa - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMTlmNzUwYjAtMGNhZC0xMWYxLWE4ZDgtMjM1ZTk0YzE4MDI1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzc2MDUwZS1nbWlyLndlYnA_dj0xNzcxNDA3MzAz.avif - **Event Name**: Echoes of Heritage Re-imagined - **Description**: It’s happening!🤭🔥 Echoes of Heritage returns in 2026 with a bold, reimagined vision. 5 September — lock it in. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 28 - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 05:30 pm (+02:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/echoes-of-heritage-re-imagined/200030202002617 - **Venue**: Joburg Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9hZGFiZjU4ZjRmNjExNTUxZWY1NDJiY2M4OTBjMzdjMTAxMDBiZjQ1NjBiYzBhZmFjNjI1NDFmN2Q3NjYwMWEzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzQ1NzU4NA.avif - **Event Name**: AFTR DRK: LUMIÈRE - **Description**: Not heard. Felt.LUMIÈRE is the inaugural experience by AFTR DRK — a curated music and lifestyle experience inspired by the transition from daylight into night.Meaning “light” in French, LUMIÈRE is about those fleeting moments when the atm - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Sun Oct 04 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Oct 04 2026 at 10:00 pm (+02:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/aftr-drk-lumiÈre/80001458309892 - **Venue**: The Beach - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2YTg0YzhjYjVlN2I4LmpwZw.avif - **Categories**: music - **Event Name**: DURBAN GOLD TALENTS SHOW SEMIFINALS - **Description**: MORE INFO TBC - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 02:00 pm (+02:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/durban-gold-talents-show-semifinals/200030322554616 - **Venue**: Sandton Convention Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMWFjNTI2MmJlMzRhN2Y4MDdiNjJhZDAxMWJmNTA5Zjc1NTg2NjU2NDIxMjljMjQwNTBlMGRiZmYwY2MzNDI4NS1yaW1nLXc2MDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4Mzg0OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODE4Nzc1Ng.avif - **Event Name**: Night of Culture - **Description**: A night of Drummies, Dance, Choir and Marimba performances. Tickets available on Quicket - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 11 - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Sep 18 2026 at 10:00 pm (+02:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/night-of-culture/200030291066941 - **Venue**: 10 St Mary’s Road, Maryvale, Johannesburg, South Africa - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy80ZTAzMGZlM2NjYTQ1NjlkNzM0ZjJkMDQwMDg0Y2ZmMDdjMTE1YzhjZDI2NDg4NWJlMmMwNGJhMWVmYTEwNzEyLXJpbWctdzEwOTItaDE0NDEtZGMwODA4MTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgyMDEyNTU.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment - **Event Name**: Peter Martens (cello) & Megan-Geoffrey Prins (piano) - **Description**: One of South Africa's most esteemed ensembles, Peter Martens (cello) & Megan-Geoffrey Prins (piano) perform music by South African Composers Peter Klatzow and Thomas Rajna, and the exquisitely beautiful sonata for cello and piano by Sergei Rachmaninov - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 8 - **Date**: Sun Sep 27 2026 at 03:00 pm (+02:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/peter-martens-cello-and-megan-geoffrey-prins-piano/200030584586346 - **Venue**: Northwards House, Johannesburg - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy81N2Q0MjM2ODhhOGUzNzhhZmUwNDExZjJlZTQ5OTQxN2I5ZDkzZjM4ZWUyN2MxYjJmOWVlMjU5MWFkODU5MTA3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2Y4ZjhlOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODIwMTI1OA.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment - **Event Name**: Piano People Johannesburg 2026 - **Description**: Piano People lands in Jozi this November. Join us for Piano People At The Station on 28th November. Lineup: UNCLE WAFFLES FOCALISTIC DLALA THUKZIN OSCAR MBO KELVIN MOMO B2B NJELIC 031 CHOPPA ANCHORBEE NKULEE501 B2B SXOVA ROYAL MUSIQ SOUL NATIVEZ SU - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 04:00 pm (+02:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/piano-people-johannesburg-2026/200030638433743 - **Venue**: Old Jhb Train Station, Newtown - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMGJlNDVjNzNlNDMxNDk2NDQ5NTExZDI5NGZmMTIwNDFjOTc3MzllZGQ0NDE1YTA4MWJkM2U3ZGJlNWE2Mzc4My1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzUtZGMwODk4YTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgyMDQxNjI.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment ## Trending Events in Johannesburg - **Event Name**: Electra Mining Africa 2026 - **Description**: The Largest Mining, Industrial and Electrical Trade Show in Africa by Montgomery Group Africa. Electra Mining Africa is the leading mining exhibition in South Africa. Every two years the event brings together mining companies, industry suppliers, contra - **Venue**: Cnr Rand Show and Nasrec roads, Johannesburg, South Africa - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/f2e8e776f2ed82e3d4e7ed32ba983b34da688dfdd2b2592e90d8ce8e4d3058a0-rimg-w1200-h800-dc181828-gmir?v=1787291579 - **Event Name**: Comic Con Africa - **Description**: Get hyped for Comic Con Africa, the continent’s biggest celebration of Pop Culture and Gaming, back for its 6th epic edition! Step into a world where everyone’s invited to be unapologetically themselves—no matter their background, ability, or identity. T - **Venue**: Cnr Rand Show and Nasrec roads, Johannesburg, South Africa - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e55b03eb6c11cf19e6459acc3162a4535eb7997f8588cdb0a2a5d000e0fa215c-rimg-w1170-h823-dcf8c808-gmir?v=1788201241 - **Event Name**: DJ Maphorisa, Nasty C, Oscar Mbo, C-Blak, !Sooks, Jnr SA, Asvnte, Earful Soul, MÖRDA, LuuDaDeejay, Dlala Thukzin, Deep Narratives, CIZA, C Nasty in Johannesburg - **Description**: 🎤 Experience MÖRDA Live at The River Cabin on Saturday, September 12, 2026! 🎤 The countdown has begun! MÖRDA is taking over The River Cabin on Saturday, September 12, 2026, and with hits like - **Venue**: The River Cabin - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/9d3ec580-58ce-11f1-aa4a-cf4c344ca53b-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf6efee-gmir.webp?v=1779777985 - **Event Name**: It's Personal: 15 Years - **Description**: 🌸♫ It’s Personal: 15 Years ♫🌸 — — — — — — — — — — The Beautiful Picnic returns… On Saturday, 05 September 2026, we celebrate 15 years of It’s Personal — a journey built on music, connection, and unforgettable moments. This is more than a festival. It’ - **Venue**: James and Ethel Grey Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/32bc53c7ec22374b6a270235a49c64ec55813b2baddd50804aae8f4c07614cd5-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080838-gmir?v=1787650783 - **Event Name**: Waterfall City Half Marathon - **Description**: Entries for the 2026 #WaterfallCityHalfMarathon ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN! - **Venue**: Mall of Africa - Waterfall City,Midrand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ab3d222f213abf2c66306629d5e7fc519c7fba207c7933a4669e6a8bc5c23d4a-rimg-w1200-h1696-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787650781 - **Event Name**: Scorpion Kings - **Description**: 🚘✨ Travel in Comfort. Arrive in Style. ✨🚘 Welcome to National Express SA — your trusted premium shuttle and executive travel partner. Whether you’re heading to: ✔️ Airports ✔️ Business meetings ✔️ Weddings & Events ✔️ Long-distance trips ✔️ Hotel tran - **Venue**: FNB Stadium - **Event Name**: Jozi Kota Festival - Nasrec Expo Centre - **Description**: JOZI KOTA Lovers 🥪❤️ Do join us for a Family Day on the 3rd of October 2026. We are bringing All Kasi KOTA Flavors from around Gauteng to one place, it is the Jozk Kota Festival Freshly powered by Albany Bread!! This is a full jam pack show, featuring - **Venue**: Johannesburg Expo Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/71351b52d17bb66e5749ab934fc65032294fd531a85315c2e1e610271aedeacb-rimg-w1080-h1620-dcc8c8c8-gmir?v=1787563855 - **Event Name**: New Horizon College Bethlehem Festival - **Description**: 🎟️🔥 TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! 🔥🎟️ https://computicket-boxoffice.com/e/nhc-festival-5JRIbR The countdown to the New Horizon College Bethlehem Festival is ON! 🎉 📅 12 SEPTEMBER 2026 🕚 12:00 – 17:00 Get ready, Bethlehem! **KELVIN MOMO** will be LIVE, and - **Venue**: Eden Plott 2, Bethlehem, South Africa - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/24ed7f578cf89c0e2c2436d14d5edbf1a20faaa2a22b147ac2b40d63e412926b-rimg-w808-h960-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787451163 - **Event Name**: Pirates 10k - Joburg's Fastest 10k - **Description**: It's the 10k on everyone's running calendar, because it's Joburg’s Fastest 10k matched by that awesome Pirates vibe! Perfect as a **FIRST** or a **FAST** 10k with awesome prizes, you also stand to win prizes if you beat your PB on the day*! Enter early a - **Venue**: Pirates Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f93e46520dd4dff5fd71343bb2019f22fa1bebc855f11be36879e61c2f714a9e-rimg-w1200-h675-dc181858-gmir?v=1787043793 ## Browse Performances Events by Date - [Performances Events Today in Johannesburg](https://allevents.in/johannesburg/performances--today) - [Performances Events This Weekend in Johannesburg](https://allevents.in/johannesburg/performances--this-weekend) - [Performances Events in September in Johannesburg](https://allevents.in/johannesburg/performances--september) - [Performances Events in October in Johannesburg](https://allevents.in/johannesburg/performances--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Johannesburg? - **A:** MNQOBI YAZO ONE MAN SHOW (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm at Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City), J. Cole in Johannesburg (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 08:30 pm at Johannesburg, GT, South Africa), Echoes of Heritage Re-imagined (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 05:30 pm at Joburg Theatre), AFTR DRK: LUMIÈRE (Sun Oct 04 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Beach), DURBAN GOLD TALENTS SHOW SEMIFINALS (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 02:00 pm at Sandton Convention Centre). - **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Johannesburg this weekend September 4–6, 2026? - **A:** Echoes of Heritage Re-imagined (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 05:30 pm at Joburg Theatre). - **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Johannesburg in September 2026? - **A:** MNQOBI YAZO ONE MAN SHOW (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm at Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City), Echoes of Heritage Re-imagined (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 05:30 pm at Joburg Theatre), DURBAN GOLD TALENTS SHOW SEMIFINALS (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 02:00 pm at Sandton Convention Centre), Night of Culture (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 05:00 pm at 10 St Mary’s Road, Maryvale, Johannesburg, South Africa), Peter Martens (cello) & Megan-Geoffrey Prins (piano) (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 03:00 pm at Northwards House, Johannesburg). - **Q**: How can I find Performances events in Johannesburg? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances events in Johannesburg on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Performances events in Johannesburg? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Performances events in Johannesburg? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in Johannesburg include Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City, Johannesburg, GT, South Africa, Joburg Theatre. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Johannesburg? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Johannesburg include Mnqobi Yazo, Sound Curator, Voices of Songoma. - **Q**: Are there any online Performances events available? - **A:** Yes, many Performances events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Performances events in Johannesburg? - **A:** Follow the Performances category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Performances events are listed in Johannesburg. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/70/bc55d175e647e6821d96f010c07d8f/freepik__candid-photography-with-natural-textures-and-highl__7321-1.webp ## Performances from nearby cities - [Performances in Randburg](https://allevents.in/randburg/performances) - [Performances in Diepkloof](https://allevents.in/diepkloof/performances) - [Performances in Bedfordview](https://allevents.in/bedfordview/performances) - [Performances in Alexandra](https://allevents.in/alexandra-za/performances) - [Performances in Germiston](https://allevents.in/germiston/performances) - [Performances in Edenvale](https://allevents.in/edenvale/performances) - [Performances in Roodepoort](https://allevents.in/roodepoort/performances) - [Performances in Boksburg](https://allevents.in/boksburg/performances)