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**: 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: 17 - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/9ff65b55051b16a4b13b524a95adcb3b?s=800&d=identicon&r=g - Avatar: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/attendeethumb67045a340536b.jpg - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLQd0I__jB6KgsGn5NS6835-Xb1TBF9CMFKy1Ce1-6tdipfh-lG=s96-c?sz=200 - **Date**: Thu Sep 24 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**: Book launch & exhibition: Imagine Visionary Animals with Erla Haraldsdóttir - **Description**: Book launch and exhibition: Imagine Visionary Animals with Erla Haraldsdóttir Wednesday 23 September 2026 | 15:00 Origins Centre, Wits Please join us for the launch of Erla S. Haraldsdóttir’s new book, Imagine Visionary Animals, published by DISTANZ - **Date**: Wed Sep 23 2026 at 03:00 pm (+02:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/book-launch-and-exhibition-imagine-visionary-animals-with-erla-haraldsdóttir/200030708213357 - **Venue**: Corner Yale Road & Enoch Sontonga Drive, University of the Witwatersrand, Braamfontein, 2001 Johannesburg, South Africa - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9iNzgyZTA3N2I1MDQxZjc1MDRmZTExMzZiZWRlNjMzNmI0OTBiYzgxNGJjNmZiZmY0ZWVjZmFjZmVjNGIxOGVlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzU4Nzg3OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4OTYxMjQzNw.avif - **Categories**: Exhibitions, Art - **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**: Sat Oct 31 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**: all things South African and beyond - **Description**: Come join us and feed your eyes. - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 04:00 pm (+02:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/all-things-south-african-and-beyond/200030698903617 - **Venue**: Salisbury Claims Ext 1, Johannesburg - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy80MjgyNDllMjllNDdjMzBjODlmZDliMGMxZDk0ZTMxMWFkODQ2ZDQ0ZTA2ZDRjNDA0NzU1MTdkYjdlZWNmNGE4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kY2M4YThhOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4OTQ0NDE1Ng.avif ## 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**: 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**: 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**: Free for All Tours: Heritage Day - **Description**: You are invited! Join us on #HeritageDay to enjoy FREE for All Constitution Hill tours! Space is limited, so book your free tickets today for the 24th of September 2026. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a full day of exciting tours and learn about - **Venue**: 11 Kotze Street, Braamfontein, 2001 Johannesburg, South Africa - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c168eef66413a6063f96c28650ef39bd1265aa01b6d9836c4e0f358dc9f6a652-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1789612441 - **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**: 2026 PURCO SA Conference & Exhibition - **Description**: The annual PURCO SA Conference is the best way to deepen your knowledge and connect with higher education procurement, finance, ICT and facilities management decision makers and buyers from almost every South African university, TVET College and their all - **Venue**: Sandton Convention Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/b8e515ff4c96f3084bdf2999e2ebbc88b41ddf1efaad7da9850594610201204a-rimg-w624-h214-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788201257 - **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 - **Venue**: Braamfontein - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6aafcdc50023c.jpg - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/19f750b0-0cad-11f1-a8d8-235e94c18025-rimg-w1200-h675-dc76050e-gmir.webp?v=1771407303 ## 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:** Fantastic Fordsburg (Foodsburg) Food & History Tour (Thu Sep 24 2026 at 11:00 am at Fordsburg Square), Book launch & exhibition: Imagine Visionary Animals with Erla Haraldsdóttir (Wed Sep 23 2026 at 03:00 pm at Corner Yale Road & Enoch Sontonga Drive, University of the Witwatersrand, Braamfontein, 2001 Johannesburg, South Africa), The Great Jozi Gold Walk (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 09:00 am at Newtown Junction), Braamfontein: Experience inner city rejuvenation and amazing art! (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 10:00 am at Juta St, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa), all things South African and beyond (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 04:00 pm at Salisbury Claims Ext 1, Johannesburg). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in Johannesburg in September 2026? - **A:** Fantastic Fordsburg (Foodsburg) Food & History Tour (Thu Sep 24 2026 at 11:00 am at Fordsburg Square), Book launch & exhibition: Imagine Visionary Animals with Erla Haraldsdóttir (Wed Sep 23 2026 at 03:00 pm at Corner Yale Road & Enoch Sontonga Drive, University of the Witwatersrand, Braamfontein, 2001 Johannesburg, South Africa). - **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 Fordsburg Square, Corner Yale Road & Enoch Sontonga Drive, University of the Witwatersrand, Braamfontein, 2001 Johannesburg, South Africa, Newtown Junction. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Art events in Johannesburg? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Art events in Johannesburg include TimeTraveller Adventures, Origins Centre Museum, ArtBy-Mqo. - **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 Roodepoort](https://allevents.in/roodepoort/art) - [Arts events in Kempton Park](https://allevents.in/kempton-park/art)