# 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 [CITY] are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in [CITY] that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the [CITY] 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**: Here And Now - A Luther Vandross Tribute Show Jhb
  - **Description**: This show has become a standout production on South Africa’s live music calendar, celebrated for its musical excellence, emotional storytelling, and authentic homage to the late icon. 

Audiences can expect a beautifully curated journey through Luther Van
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 08:00 pm (+02:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/here-and-now-a-luther-vandross-tribute-show-jhb/200029862226204
  - **Venue**: Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment, calendar, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Women’s month celebration
  - **Description**: https://computicket-boxoffice.com/e/womens-month-celebration-7LImms 

Join us for an unforgettable Women’s Month Celebration at the stunning Buksies Resort in Johannesburg South! This inspiring event is dedicated to honoring the strength, creativity, and
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    - Count: 20
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 08:00 pm (+02:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/womens-month-celebration/200030303371835
  - **Venue**: Buksies Resort
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  - **Categories**: music, art, festivals, entertainment
- **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)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/j-cole-in-johannesburg/3300029680004303
  - **Venue**: Johannesburg, GT, South Africa
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- **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
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  - **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
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts, Art
- **Event Name**: Empower Her Resilience
  - **Description**: Empower Her Resilience – The Four City Oscar Tour is a powerful celebration of the strength, grace, and resilience of women across South Africa. Touring four major cities in August 2026, this inspiring production combines electrifying musical performances
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 08:00 pm (+02:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/empower-her-resilience/200030126602546
  - **Venue**: Northern Parkway And Data Crescent, 2001 Johannesburg, South Africa
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  - **Categories**: performances, live-music, art, entertainment, storytelling
- **Event Name**: The Brandy Listening Experience
  - **Description**: This is an immersive celebration of Brandy's music, sound, and cultural influence.

Join us for an intimate evening dedicated to one of R&B’s most influential voices.

Experience her timeless catalogue like never before as Musicology brings her music
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 06:00 pm (+02:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/the-brandy-listening-experience/200030554121835
  - **Venue**: La Parada (Melrose Arch)
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  - **Categories**: Art
- **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.
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  - **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
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- **Event Name**: Odeion String Quartet
  - **Description**: South Africa's only resident string quartet performs music by Beethoven, Feder and Pege.

Arthur Feder is an imminent, young South African composer, who was recently commissioned by the Odeion String Quartet (OSQ), to write his 3rd string quartet, "The Ti
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  - **Date**: Sun Aug 16 2026 at 03:00 pm (+02:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/odeion-string-quartet/200030372114923
  - **Venue**: Northwards House, Johannesburg
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- **Event Name**: Goksel Yilmaz
  - **Description**: The ensemble performs original compositions by its founder and lead artist, Göksel Yilmaz. Born in the Netherlands, Göksel studied classical guitar at the Conservatory of Enschede. He spent part of his youth in Antakya, the hometown of his parents. This a
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  - **Date**: Mon Aug 24 2026 at 07:00 pm (+02:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/goksel-yilmaz/200030303372443
  - **Venue**: chiesa di PAZZO LUPi
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, live-music, art, concerts, meetups, theatre, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Night of Culture
  - **Description**: A night of Drummies, Dance, Choir and Marimba performances.
Tickets available on Quicket
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  - **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
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  - **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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **Event Name**: Here And Now - A Luther Vandross Tribute Show Jhb
  - **Description**: This show has become a standout production on South Africa’s live music calendar, celebrated for its musical excellence, emotional storytelling, and authentic homage to the late icon. 

Audiences can expect a beautifully curated journey through Luther Van
  - **Venue**: Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City
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- **Event Name**: The Greatest Love of All starring Belinda Davids - Johannesburg
  - **Description**: *SATURDAY 22 AUGUST 2026, 2PM*

Whitney Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute concert described as “mind-blowingly spot on.” Be stunned by the breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids – as seen on Britain’s Got Tale
  - **Venue**: Joburg Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Women’s month celebration
  - **Description**: https://computicket-boxoffice.com/e/womens-month-celebration-7LImms 

Join us for an unforgettable Women’s Month Celebration at the stunning Buksies Resort in Johannesburg South! This inspiring event is dedicated to honoring the strength, creativity, and
  - **Venue**: Buksies Resort
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- **Event Name**: Her Legacy Womens Golf day
  - **Description**: Celebrate women’s golf legends and have a blast on the green at Her Legacy Women’s Golf Day!About this EventJoin us for Her Legacy Womens Golf Day!The “Her Legacy Golf Day” i
  - **Venue**: Houghton Golf Club
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- **Event Name**: Victor Thompson in Johannesburg
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Victor Thompson Live at Lyric Theatre on Sunday, August 30, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Victor Thompson is set to light up Lyric Theatre with their u
  - **Venue**: Lyric Theatre
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Johannesburg?
  - **A:** Here And Now - A Luther Vandross Tribute Show Jhb (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 08:00 pm at Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City), Women’s month celebration (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 10:00 am at Buksies Resort), J. Cole in Johannesburg (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 08:30 pm at Johannesburg, GT, South Africa), MNQOBI YAZO ONE MAN SHOW (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm at Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City), Empower Her Resilience (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 08:00 pm at Northern Parkway And Data Crescent, 2001 Johannesburg, South Africa).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Johannesburg today August 16, 2026?
  - **A:** Odeion String Quartet (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 03:00 pm at Northwards House, Johannesburg).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Johannesburg this weekend August 14–16, 2026?
  - **A:** Odeion String Quartet (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 03:00 pm at Northwards House, Johannesburg).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Johannesburg in August 2026?
  - **A:** Here And Now - A Luther Vandross Tribute Show Jhb (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 08:00 pm at Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City), Women’s month celebration (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 10:00 am at Buksies Resort), Empower Her Resilience (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 08:00 pm at Northern Parkway And Data Crescent, 2001 Johannesburg, South Africa), The Brandy Listening Experience (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 06:00 pm at La Parada (Melrose Arch)), Odeion String Quartet (Sun Aug 16 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, Buksies Resort, Johannesburg, GT, South Africa.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Johannesburg?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Johannesburg include Simplified Management & Events, DJ GRANT, Sound Curator.
- **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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