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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

MAMMA MIA! The Musical

Oct 16 - Nov 22, 2026 Johannesburg
Upcoming

MAMMA MIA! The Musical returns to Johannesburg, South Africa, from October 16 to November 22, 2026. This global phenomenon, featuring ABBA's timeless music, will be staged at Teatro at Montecasino, telling the...

Musical Theatre +5
rAge Expo 2026

rAge Expo 2026

Nov 26-29, 2026 Johannesburg
Upcoming

rAge Expo 2026 is South Africa’s premier annual festival for video gaming, technology, and digital entertainment, held in Johannesburg from November 26 to 29. The 2026 edition features a retrofuturistic theme that...

Gaming Technology +8
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

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

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 Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror Show

Oct 23 - Dec 6, 2026 Johannesburg
Upcoming

The cult-classic musical, The Rocky Horror Show, is set to return to Johannesburg for a limited run from October 23 to December 6, 2026. The production will be staged at the Pieter...

Musical Theatre +3
Automechanika Johannesburg

Automechanika Johannesburg

Oct 27-29, 2026 Johannesburg
Upcoming

Automechanika Johannesburg is the 11th edition of an automotive service industry exhibition bringing together global and African manufacturers, component suppliers, technology companies, and other industry participants. It will take place from October...

Automotive Exhibition +3
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