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Events in Johannesburg

Festival and cultural events around Johannesburg, Gauteng, grouped by timing, topic, and nearby places.

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Archive of events that have already ended in Johannesburg.

Comic Con Africa

Sep 24-27, 2026 Johannesburg
Recently ended

Comic Con Africa is an ultimate pop culture and gaming festival held over four days at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec, Johannesburg. The...

Pop Culture Gaming +5

Semi-Soet – Die Musiekblyspel

Sep 4-20, 2026 Johannesburg

Semi-Soet – Die Musiekblyspel is an Afrikaans musical theatre production inspired by the 2012 film 'Semi-Soet'. Featuring original musical numbers and comedy, the show...

Musical Theatre Afrikaans +4
Parkview Heritage Festival

Parkview Heritage Festival

Sep 19, 2026 Johannesburg

The Parkview Heritage Festival is an annual community event in Johannesburg that celebrates local history and creativity through literature, food, and family entertainment. Held...

Community festival Literature +6

Worlds Beyond Earth

Aug 7 - Sep 19, 2026 Johannesburg

Worlds Beyond Earth is an immersive 360-degree digital dome show at the Wits Anglo American Digital Dome in Johannesburg. Narrated by Lupita Nyong’o, the...

Astronomy Science +5

An Ode to Motown

Sep 1-13, 2026 Johannesburg

An Ode to Motown is a theatrical production at Johannesburg's Mandela Theatre that honors the musical history of Motown Records. Featuring local performers, the...

Music Theatre +6

A Good House

Aug 6-30, 2026 Johannesburg

A Good House, Amy Jephta’s acclaimed satire about race, class and belonging, will have its South African premiere at The Market Theatre in Johannesburg...

Theatre Satire +4

From Burnout to Brilliance

Aug 28, 2026 Johannesburg

The "From Burnout to Brilliance" event is scheduled for August 28, 2026, in Johannesburg, South Africa. This Women's Month cultural event brings together five...

Women Empowerment +8

Swan Lake

Aug 7-21, 2026 Johannesburg

Cape Ballet Africa and Global Star Events present a classical ballet production of Swan Lake in Johannesburg. Featuring choreography and stage direction by Elena...

Classical Ballet Performance +3
Hey Hillbrow! Let’s Dlala!

Hey Hillbrow! Let’s Dlala!

Aug 8, 2026 Johannesburg

Hey Hillbrow! Let’s Dlala!, also known as the annual Hillbrow Carnival, is a vibrant community festival in Johannesburg that reclaims public spaces through art...

Carnival Community festival +5

Friday Night Telescope Viewings

Jul 3-31, 2026 Johannesburg

Friday Night Telescope Viewings are free astronomy sessions held every Friday in July 2026 at the Wits Anglo American Digital Dome in Johannesburg. Visitors...

Astronomy Telescope Viewing +7

Mandela Day Walk and Run 2026

Jul 19, 2026 Johannesburg

The Mandela Day Walk and Run 2026 is a mass participation athletic and cultural event held in Johannesburg to honor Nelson Mandela's legacy. Scheduled...

Running Walking +5