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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
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

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
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

What We Do Not See

Aug 4 - Oct 24, 2026 Johannesburg
Ongoing

“What We Do Not See” is an exhibition presented at the Wits Art Museum in Johannesburg from August 4 to October 24, 2026. It commemorates David Goldblatt in what would have been...

Exhibition Art +5
The Linden Market

The Linden Market

Sep 26 - Nov 29, 2026 Johannesburg
Ongoing

The Linden Market is a popular seasonal lifestyle event held multiple times a year at the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens in South Africa. It serves as a curated platform for local designers, artists,...

Lifestyle Market +10
Reverse Futures

Reverse Futures

Jun 26 - Dec 5, 2026 Johannesburg
Ongoing

Reverse Futures is a contemporary art exhibition presented by the Joburg Contemporary Art Foundation (JCAF) as the final chapter of the Worldmaking trilogy. The exhibition explores themes including colonialism, migration, technology, ecology,...

Exhibition Contemporary Art +3