Johannesburg Events | Upcoming Events & Things To Do In Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Mar 2024
  • T19
    • Johannesburg Infrastructure and Alternative Investment Conference 2024
    • How to Stop Worry, with Gen Kelsang Mila
    • Future of Sustainability Conference 2024
    • Make Work Work for You with Judy Klipin
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  • W20
    • Change your mind, with Leigh Ponsonby
    • Guided Meditation Class
    • Biodanza Open Class
    • Rand Club Gallery - Solo Exhibition Itumeleng 'Mamase' Koloko
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  • T21
    • 21 -24 March 2024 Wildcoast Ramble
    • SOPHIATOWN MIX — CONCERT & EXHIBITION (OUR BEAUTY IS UNIQUE)
    • Where you are Walkabout
    • Miss Humanitarian SA 🌈🧺 Rainbow Picnic
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  • F22
    • Block Party
    • iMagine 2024
    • 1 DAY Pottery Workshop: Floral Pressed Plate / Cheeseplate
    • CLOSURE VENTILATION MASTER CLASS by GLAM BRAIDS SA
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  • S23
    • Killarney Park Egg Hunt
    • Creative Native Vintage & Classic Motor Show
    • Paint & Sip: Cute Cow
    • Silent Walkabout with Dr Kirti Ranchod
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  • S24
    • Ice cream Sunday
    • SARAC Animal Vaccination Drive
    • Michael Jackson & Impersonators
    • Extended Sundays 24 Mar'24
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  • M25
    • How to Raise a Successful Angel Round: Founder Panel
    • Lord Pass over SA
    • FNB UJ vs FNB WITS (#JoburgDerby) (Live on SuperSport TV)
    • Wholesale deals !!!!
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  • T26
    • Love and Fury Book Launch
    • Public Lecture: Recent trends in adhesive research - implications for the African Stone Age
  • W27
    • Beauty & Balance: Relax, Unwind, Drink Bubbles
    • Karaoke Night
    • ACOR's Poetry In Motion: Set Free The Caged Bird
    • DP World Lions vs Dafabet Warriors
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  • T28
    • Moving in circles & Man: Dance double bill
    • Crafting Your 2024 Fundraising Strategy: 2-Part Workshop
    • The Legendary Tyrannosaurus Trail
    • Rand Show 2024
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  • F29
    • AFIA FESTIVAL 2024 (JHB)
    • Easter long-weekend SPECIAL SHOWS at 54 on Bath Hotel
    • Church Without Walls 13
    • Thanksgiving iLadi Elingcwele
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  • S30
    • JAZZ IN THE LIGHTS
    • Jazz On The Square
    • Aunty Rumba Rocks Jozi
    • The Cry Of Winnie Mandela - Market Theatre
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  • S31
    • Melrose Arch Magical Easter Egg Hunt
    • Joburg History Cycle Tour
    • Select Sundays with OFF Centre 31st Mar'24
    • Tryst Band
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  • Apr2024
  • M1
    • all White RnB and Soul
    • NEW ROUTE: Jozi Gems - Explore Joburg's diverse hidden history
    • April 1st- 5 day International Bartender Course R10,450
  • T2
  • W3
  • T4
    • Master The Art of Networking
    • Vegan NIGHT Market
    • Relentless love Conference
    • Queen: It's a Kinda Magic
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  • F5
    • Netzer Launch
    • Language and Logic Evening
    • DP World Lions vs Hollywoodbets Dolphins
    • Queen: It's a Kinda Magic
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  • S6
    • Nora En Pure Presents: Purified Johannesburg
    • [In-Person] - JHB - Meditation & Breath Workshop
    • Jozi Kota Festival (Newtown JHB)
    • Clubhouse Food and Music Festival
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  • S7
    • The Rusty Route Craft and Thrift Market
    • Speaking Faith Ministries
    • The Local Market @ Camp Delta
    • Vegan Hippie Connection Market
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  • M8
    • FNB UJ vs FNB UWC (University of the Western Cape)
    • 3 Day Intermediate Barista Course R5 550
  • T9
  • W10
    • Taste & Feast Winemakers Evening - Sourced Wines
    • JOHANNESBURG | Harvest Carnaval at Mamasamba with David Nieuwoudt!
    • Brushes & Breezes: A Serene Summer Lake Paint Nite!
    • First Rise Sourdough Class
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  • T11
    • Test Automation Summit | Johannesburg | South Africa
  • F12
    • Barry Hilton @ Radium Beerhall
    • Cyber Friday | Johannesburg
    • Facing The Gallows, We K*ll Cowboys & Twenty One Children Live at The Irish
    • Queen: It's a Kinda Magic
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  • S13
    • 11th Savanna Comics' Choice Comedy Awards
    • Rand Club - Fragrance Meets Heritage
    • VINYL & VINTAGE Market - April edition
    • Create Art and Fashion Photography with Justin Dingwall’s Masterclass
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  • S14
    • Tactical Gun Games
    • Trinity Triathlon @ Germiston Lake
    • DP World Wanderers Double Header
    • JAN JIRACEK VON ARNIM piano JOHANNESBURG MUSICAL SOCIETY. CONCERT 10/10. Next season to start soon.
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  • M15
    • Wine Steward Certificate course & exam Gauteng
    • ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION SKILLS DEVELOPMENT COURSE
    • [In-Person] - DBN - Meditation & Breath Workshop
  • T16
    • HOUSEKEEPER'S COOKING & BAKING WORKSHOP
  • W17
  • T18
    • Pub Quiz
  • F19

Events in Johannesburg

Johannesburg, the largest city of South Africa, is a very vibrant, fascinating and spell-bounding city with many great attractions. Gold Reef City is the major attraction, offering 4D theatre, fascinating theme park, exciting casino and world best restaurants which run 24x7. Next is the World heritage Historic Site called the Cradle of Mankind which contains historical caves full of fossils of extinct species dating back to 2-3 million years old? The site is a great place to know about the history and evolution of mankind. The next is the world-class museum called the Apartheid Museum which portrays the apartheid period through breath-taking, interactive displays and films. The Lion Park is next attractive spot to visit if you love wildlife. Africa's largest football stadium the FNB stadium is also worth visiting. Some of the great events of the city are Motswako-Afrika Rising Festival, Roots of Humankind Festival, Basha Uhuru Freeom Festival, Parklife Festival, and Joburg Shopping Festival. Hence it is a must-visit kind of city.

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Things To Do In Johannesburg

Explore the best of things to do in Johannesburg! From catching a show to dining at a popular restaurant, here are a few things that you definitely shouldn’t miss:

  1. Shop from the local market of local flavours and crafts at Neighbourgoods Market.

  2. Use Gautrain for the mode of transportation, which has world-class modern rapid rail and bus service.

  3. Take a guided tour of Lion & Safari Park, where you will encounter the wildlife of South Africa.

  4. Go for hiking or picnicking with your friends at Witpoortjie Waterfall.

  5. Enjoy the nightlife of Johannesburg at Maboneng, the party hub of the city.

  6. Spend a thrilling day with your friends, getting entertained at Gold Reef City.

  7. Take a guided day tour of Johannesburg to learn about the culture and the places of Johannesburg.

  8. A Half-Day Safari Tour by Zipline of the Magaliesberg Mountains is as fun as it sounds.

  9. Lose yourself in the shopping spree that you wanted for so long at The Mall of Rosebank.

  10. Have a wonderful time at Mad Giant Brewery by drinking and eating the finest of Johannesburg.


Places To Visit In Johannesburg

All the amazing things to do are very much aligned with the places to visit in Johannesburg. There are beautiful attractions, restaurants, pubs and a lot more. Here’s a glimpse of Johannesburg for you:

  1. Take a visual and audio tour of the emotional journey through South Africa's history.

  2. Visit Constitution Hill, which provides a fascinating insight into South Africa's history that is a former prison.

  3. Cradle of Humankind is the most crucial paleo-anthropological area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  4. Pretoria National Botanic Garden is too beautiful to miss out on.

  5. The Lindfield Victorian House Museum is a mesmerizing preserved middle-class Victorian home constructed by Herbert Baker.

  6. Learn about the story of military conflicts and highlights of WWII at the South African National Museum of Military History.

  7. The collection of African art at the Wits Art Museum is truly worth your time.

  8. Take a tour of Mandela House, where the revolutionary Nelson Mandela stayed. You'll find mementos from his and his wife's life.

  9. Pay tribute to the Sowetan school children who were massacred in 1976 by the police at Hector Pieterson Museum.

  10. Check out animals like rhinos and giraffes at Johannesburg Zoo.


Weekend Getaways Johannesburg

Take a break from the rut, discover the best weekend getaways from Johannesburg and move out:

  1. Golden Gate Highlands National Park is an excellent place for a romantic getaway for couples.

  2. Woodbush Forest Reserve in Magoebaskloof is an excellent place for hiking lovers.

  3. Check out wildlife and the animals like cheetah and brown hyena at Pilanesberg.

  4. Monate Conservation Lodge, near Mookgophong, will be a very relaxing getaway for the weekend near Johannesburg.

  5. Go on a fishing trip at Brookwood Estate and trout farm, near Krugersdorp.

  6. Camping will be fun with your family at Badplaas.

  7. Practice archery or enjoy horseback riding at Hollybrooke Farms.

  8. Enjoy activities like balloon safaris, game drives and bush braais.

  9. Rent a Quad bike or mountain bike to drive at Komati Gorge Lodge, Machadodorp.

  10. Visit Lesedi Cultural Village or go hot-air ballooning, at Houtbosdorp, Broederstroom.

Take on experiences, visit beautiful attractions, and attend exciting events in Johannesburg to make it all worthwhile.


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