Art gives voice to the voiceless and fame to the ignored. You can learn various forms of art from dancing to sketching in Johannesburg. There are designated classes, drama workshops, and art events in Johannesburg for the same. If you just want to be a mere spectator you can attend theatre events and art exhibitions in Johannesburg too.
Ever wanted to volunteer in those nukkad, nataks or street shows? Wish to learn the basics of painting? Well, just explore through the art & theatre events in Johannesburg.
## Art Events in Johannesburg - **Event Name**: melville art mile - **Description**: melville art mile: monthly edition (every first thursday) reclaim the night. walk the art. feel the rhythm. the melville art mile is back for its monthly celebration of johannesburg’s bohemian heartland. every first thursday, the suburb opens its doors f - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 12 - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/86a51ead12ae20f66b04137d10a28e4d3811a6589b9f574e9e2cb26054cd4032-rimg-w159-h159-dc030308-gmir?v=1736469798 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLcMUYen-XsFGxMiOiUvKUn4J6BxDukHVp6Qcz8RXD95LXr5sz0=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/attendeethumb67b82f6faadbe.jpg - **Date**: Thu Oct 01 2026 (+02:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/melville-art-mile/200030073403212 - **Venue**: Melville, Johanneburg - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9kZjI1NWIyZDIyODliZWI0ZmViZTNmMDA0NzY0OTliNGQyZmQ0YTgwMDdjOWJkZjZiODcyMTE2MzA4OTM0ZGZlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ0NC1kY2ZlZmVmZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MDAxNzA5Mg.avif - **Categories**: art, night-markets, workshops, exhibitions - **Event Name**: Fantastic Fordsburg (Foodsburg) Food & History Tour - **Description**: 🍽️ FORDSBURG (FOODSBURG) FOOD & HISTORY TOUR 🕌🎨🛍️ Get ready for a flavour-packed walk through one of Johannesburg’s most vibrant, diverse, and delicious neighbourhoods! We start the experience at **Shalimar Delights**, a beloved hub for traditional In - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 14 - **Date**: Sun Sep 13 2026 at 11:00 am (+02:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/fantastic-fordsburg-foodsburg-food-and-history-tour/200030638932451 - **Venue**: Fordsburg Square - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy84Y2FjMGE1NGQ2ZDdiMzczYmM0ZmVhMzRmNDA2Y2ViOTY1YWM0MDdkNjEzNGU4ZWJkNDlhNDFkMjA1ZWY5ZWJmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzE4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODIwOTE0OQ.avif - **Categories**: food-drinks, art, food-truck-festivals, shopping, storytelling - **Event Name**: The Great Jozi Gold Walk - **Description**: Join us on 24 October at 09:00 for a fascinating 4-hour walking journey through the historic heart of Johannesburg — where gold, revolutionaries, and larger-than-life personalities shaped the City of Gold. We start at Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown, - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 5 - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 01:00 pm (+02:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/the-great-jozi-gold-walk/200030638932351 - **Venue**: Newtown Junction - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9hYmJmNmE0MGY4YjhiMzViYjc1Y2RkNTE2NDg1OTg5ZTFhZGY0ZjY1NjZkY2ZjN2FjNmQyNjZiZmQxYjViMmQwLXJpbWctdzgwMC1oMzI2LWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4MjA5MTQ5.avif - **Categories**: art, meetups, music, entertainment - **Event Name**: Braamfontein: Experience inner city rejuvenation and amazing art! - **Description**: 🏙️ BRAAM IS BEAUTIFUL 🎨 Think you know Johannesburg? Think again. Come explore Braamfontein — one of Joburg’s most creative, colourful and constantly changing neighbourhoods. On this boutique walking tour, we’ll uncover the street art, hidden stories a - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 4 - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 10:00 am (+02:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/braamfontein-experience-inner-city-rejuvenation-and-amazing-art/200030638933857 - **Venue**: Juta St, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9hYWQ2YWU5NTRjNWRjOTgwMWE4MDM2ZjgyYzhhYWU1YzQzM2MzMjBiY2E4ZDllYTNmYjY2MTc3MDljOGJlMzEzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGM4ODg4NDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgyMDkxNTY.avif - **Categories**: art, workshops, meetups - **Event Name**: Book Signing - **Description**: Invitation! The book signing of I Chose This Way is officially confirmed! Date: 19 September 2026 Location: Braamfontein, Johannesburg Join author Mr. Thamsanqa Yawathe for 3 hours of conversation, Q&A, and coffee/tea. Free entry, but s - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 10 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 01:00 pm (+02:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/book-signing/200030291068411 - **Venue**: 163 smit street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy84ZThjYzVhNjQ5YjYzNjhjODdmYWNjN2U1ODk5OGI1ODcyNWI0YTkxMGQ3MjBmYWUzZjY4MTJlOGRiYTgzNTNkLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgyMDEyNjU.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art, storytelling ## Trending Events in Johannesburg - **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**: 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**: 28th Edition Connected Banking Summit- Southern Africa - **Description**: “Connected Banking Summit 2026 returns to Johannesburg, marking its 25th year to spotlight digital banking, AI, security, and innovationAbout this Event28th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Southern Afri - **Venue**: Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/25a088d150aa347f61682d201fc081e552c1039990d9d56eb787748394ab404c-rimg-w1024-h1024-dc091014-gmir.jpg?v=1774881391 - **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 - **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 - **Venue**: Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ea621c4aebbea4d5fd36f97e0621868e5231ec479e85aff0345d5b9378e64b48-rimg-w1179-h1233-dc080808-gmir?v=1788667640 - **Event Name**: melville art mile - **Description**: melville art mile: monthly edition (every first thursday) reclaim the night. walk the art. feel the rhythm. the melville art mile is back for its monthly celebration of johannesburg’s bohemian heartland. every first thursday, the suburb opens its doors f - **Venue**: Melville, Johanneburg - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/df255b2d2289beb4febe3f00476499b4d2fd4a8007c9bdf6b872116308934dfe-rimg-w1200-h444-dcfefefe-gmir?v=1780017092 - **Event Name**: Back to the City - **Description**: 20th Hip hop festival...back to the city baby. Come on over, get your tickets...they will sell out faster than you can say blink twice. Lets get it. - **Venue**: Mary Fitzgerald Square - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/cda5117578cc7d4c3a6cd899bf6d60215e84d05096edbae2888a0a07b541f582-rimg-w720-h1600-dc080808-gmir?v=1788201256 - **Event Name**: Brendan Peyper in Johannesburg - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss this Out! Brendan Peyper is Live at Helpmekaar College on Saturday, September 12, 2026! 🎶 This is your moment. Brendan Peyper is hitting Helpmekaar College on Saturday, September 12, 2026 - **Venue**: Helpmekaar College - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/54e726d0-85d1-11f1-a8a4-631b175f3d78-rimg-w1200-h675-dce5d9c2-gmir.webp?v=1784726954 ## Browse Art Events by Date - [Art Events Today in Johannesburg](https://allevents.in/johannesburg/art--today) - [Art Events This Weekend in Johannesburg](https://allevents.in/johannesburg/art--this-weekend) - [Art Events in September in Johannesburg](https://allevents.in/johannesburg/art--september) - [Art Events in October in Johannesburg](https://allevents.in/johannesburg/art--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Art events in Johannesburg? - **A:** melville art mile (Thu Oct 01 2026 at Melville, Johanneburg), Fantastic Fordsburg (Foodsburg) Food & History Tour (Sun Sep 13 2026 at 11:00 am at Fordsburg Square), The Great Jozi Gold Walk (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 09:00 am at Newtown Junction), Braamfontein: Experience inner city rejuvenation and amazing art! (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 10:00 am at Juta St, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa), Book Signing (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 am at 163 smit street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in Johannesburg this weekend September 11–13, 2026? - **A:** Fantastic Fordsburg (Foodsburg) Food & History Tour (Sun Sep 13 2026 at 11:00 am at Fordsburg Square). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in Johannesburg in September 2026? - **A:** Fantastic Fordsburg (Foodsburg) Food & History Tour (Sun Sep 13 2026 at 11:00 am at Fordsburg Square), Braamfontein: Experience inner city rejuvenation and amazing art! (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 10:00 am at Juta St, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa), Book Signing (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 am at 163 smit street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg). - **Q**: How can I find Art events in Johannesburg? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Art 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 Art 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 Art events in Johannesburg? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Art events in Johannesburg include Melville, Johanneburg, Fordsburg Square, Newtown Junction. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Art events in Johannesburg? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Art events in Johannesburg include The Melville Art Mile, TimeTraveller Adventures, Thamy Dot Afrika. - **Q**: Are there any online Art events available? - **A:** Yes, many Art 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 Art events in Johannesburg? - **A:** Follow the Art category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Art events are listed in Johannesburg. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/fa/62c63e1af3495c9493152cf57d2048/art.png ## Arts events from nearby cities - [Arts events in Randburg](https://allevents.in/randburg/art) - [Arts events in Sandton](https://allevents.in/sandton/art) - [Arts events in Bedfordview](https://allevents.in/bedfordview/art) - [Arts events in Edenvale](https://allevents.in/edenvale/art) - [Arts events in Roodepoort](https://allevents.in/roodepoort/art) - [Arts events in Boksburg](https://allevents.in/boksburg/art) - [Arts events in Soweto](https://allevents.in/soweto/art) - [Arts events in Kempton Park](https://allevents.in/kempton-park/art)