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Festival Italiano

Sep 27 - Oct 24, 2026 Johannesburg
Ongoing

Festival Italiano is a month-long celebration of Italian culture, food, music, and dance in Johannesburg, South Africa. Presented by the Italian Consulate General of Italy in Johannesburg, the initiative runs from September...

Italian Culture Food & drink +8
The Haunted Forest® 2026

The Haunted Forest® 2026

Oct 31, 2026 Johannesburg
Upcoming

The Haunted Forest® 2026 is a major Halloween festival held at Prison Break Market in Johannesburg on October 31. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the event provides an immersive spooky experience featuring themed...

Halloween Festival +7
A Blooming Affair

A Blooming Affair

Oct 1-3, 2026 Johannesburg
Upcoming

A Blooming Affair is an annual garden and craft market hosted by Roedean School in Johannesburg, South Africa. Held over three days in early October, the event features floral exhibits, artisanal goods,...

Garden Craft Market +6
Sean Paul Live at Sunbet Arena

Sean Paul Live at Sunbet Arena

Dec 4, 2026 Pretoria
Upcoming

Grammy Award-winning dancehall and reggae artist Sean Paul will perform at the Sunbet Arena in Pretoria on December 4, 2026. This concert marks a significant stop on his three-city South African tour,...

Concert Dancehall +4

Kota Festival Johannesburg

Oct 3, 2026 Johannesburg
Upcoming

The Kota Festival Johannesburg is a food and entertainment festival scheduled for October 3, 2026. This event celebrates the popular South African street food 'kota', offering attendees various food stalls, live music,...

Food Festival Kota +4
Die Vallei van Adem

Die Vallei van Adem

Sep 10 - Nov 8, 2026 Pretoria
Ongoing

Jaundre van Eck's solo exhibition, "Die Vallei van Adem," will be held at the Pretoria Art Museum from September 10 to November 8, 2026. The exhibition showcases interactive ceramic sound vessels that...

Exhibition Art +5
SAADA Johannesburg Summer Fair

SAADA Johannesburg Summer Fair

Oct 10-11, 2026 Randburg
Upcoming

The SAADA Johannesburg Summer Fair is an annual exhibition in Randburg that brings together South Africa’s leading antique, art, and design specialists. Held at the Ten Bompas Hotel, this two-day event offers...

Antiques Art +6
Joburg Cider Festival

Joburg Cider Festival

Oct 24, 2026 Elandsdrift
Upcoming

The Joburg Cider Festival is an outdoor spring event held at Toadbury Hall in Elandsdrift, featuring craft cider tastings, gourmet food, and live entertainment. Scheduled for October 24, 2026, the festival offers...

Cider Craft Drinks +6
Parkhurst Village Fair

Parkhurst Village Fair

Oct 3, 2026 Randburg
Upcoming

The Parkhurst Village Fair is a family-friendly community festival held annually at Verity Park in Parkhurst, Randburg. The 2026 edition, taking place on Saturday, October 3, will feature a local market, food...

Community Fair Market +7