# 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

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## 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**: 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
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 08:30 pm – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 10:30 pm (+02:00)
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  - **Venue**: Johannesburg, GT, South Africa
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- **Event Name**: Die Heuwels Fantasties in Johannesburg
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss this Out! Die Heuwels Fantasties is Live at Hoërskool Kempton Park on Saturday, October 31, 2026! 🎶
This is your moment. Die Heuwels Fantasties is hitting Hoërskool Kempton Park on Saturday, Oct
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 02:00 pm (+02:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/die-heuwels-fantasties-in-johannesburg/3300030761408514
  - **Venue**: Hoërskool Kempton Park
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  - **Categories**: Concerts, 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
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  - **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
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Roaring Gatsby Ball
  - **Description**: RAND CLUB - PHOENIX BIG BAND - COOKING ON GAS
PRESENT A ROARING GATSBY BALL
DATE: 10 OCTOBER 2026
TIME: 18H00 for 18H30
VENUE: GRAND BALLROOM AT RAND CLUB
TICKETS: R900pp. Rand Club Members R800pp
INCLUDES welcome drink,  two-course dinner buffet, live bi
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 06:00 pm (+02:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/roaring-gatsby-ball/200030767837410
  - **Venue**: 33 Loveday Street, , 2000 Johannesburg, South Africa
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Msaki and Jesse Clegg, Live at Gold Reef City the Lyric Theatre
  - **Description**: Join Msaki and Jesse Clegg for an unforgettable performance of their collaborative album Entropy, live at Golf Reef City Lyric Theatre this October.

Doors Open: 19:00
Show starts at 20:00
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 08:00 pm (+02:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/msaki-and-jesse-clegg-live-at-gold-reef-city-the-lyric-theatre/200030767837309
  - **Venue**: Corner Of Northern Parkway &, Data Cres, Ormonde, Johannesburg South, 2159
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre, Sports

## Trending Events in Johannesburg

- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **Event Name**: How-To-Her Young Women In Business Brunch(HER MONEY, HER FUTURE)
  - **Description**: The Inside Out Girls Campaign is back with the 9th Biannual How To Her Brunch! Designed to empower, equip, and elevate ambitious young women, the finance edition tackles one of the most transformative topics for our ge
  - **Venue**: La Parada Rosebank
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- **Event Name**: Singularity South Africa Summit 2026
  - **Description**: From enlightening keynotes and intimate fireside chats with legendary innovators, to vibrant networking opportunities and a hands-on tech expo, the summit promises an inspiring and transformative experience, equipping participants with the knowledge and t
  - **Venue**: Sandton Convention Centre
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- **Event Name**: Norwood Night Market In October
  - **Description**: Norwood, we're back and bringing it.

Norwood Night Market returns on Saturday, 10 October, and whether you were there for launch night or you're joining us for the first time, this one's for you.

Come hungry. Our food vendors bring sizzling street eats,
  - **Venue**: Sarie Marias Rd, 2192 Johannesburg, South Africa
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- **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
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- **Event Name**: Local Government Elections
  - **Description**: cast your vote!! �
  - **Venue**: Durban, Durban, South Africa
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Gauteng Diwali Festival
  - **Description**: ✨ 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗶 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! ✨

Join us for an unforgettable day filled with vibrant culture, joy, and community spirit!

📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Saturday, 24 October 2026
⏰ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Gold Reef City,
  - **Venue**: Gold Reef City
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## 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 October in Johannesburg](https://allevents.in/johannesburg/performances--october)
- [Performances Events in November in Johannesburg](https://allevents.in/johannesburg/performances--november)

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Johannesburg?
  - **A:** J. Cole in Johannesburg (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 08:30 pm at Johannesburg, GT, South Africa), Die Heuwels Fantasties in Johannesburg (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 12:00 pm at Hoërskool Kempton Park), Piano People Johannesburg 2026 (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 04:00 pm at Old Jhb Train Station, Newtown), Roaring Gatsby Ball (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 06:00 pm at 33 Loveday Street, , 2000 Johannesburg, South Africa), Msaki and Jesse Clegg, Live at Gold Reef City the Lyric Theatre (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 08:00 pm at Corner Of Northern Parkway &, Data Cres, Ormonde, Johannesburg South, 2159).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Johannesburg this weekend October 9–11, 2026?
  - **A:** Roaring Gatsby Ball (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 06:00 pm at 33 Loveday Street, , 2000 Johannesburg, South Africa).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Johannesburg in October 2026?
  - **A:** Die Heuwels Fantasties in Johannesburg (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 12:00 pm at Hoërskool Kempton Park), Roaring Gatsby Ball (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 06:00 pm at 33 Loveday Street, , 2000 Johannesburg, South Africa).
- **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 Johannesburg, GT, South Africa, Hoërskool Kempton Park, Old Jhb Train Station, Newtown.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Johannesburg?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Johannesburg include Sound Curator, Melody Mapper, Anything Goes.
- **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.

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