Things to Do in Gauteng This Weekend: Best Events From 28 to 30 August 2026
Gauteng residents and visitors have dozens of events to choose from between Friday, 28 August and Sunday, 30 August 2026, as the province closes out Women’s Month with live music, theatre, comedy, food festivals, markets and family activities. Events are taking place across Johannesburg, Pretoria, Soweto, Midrand, Alberton, Roodepoort, Tembisa and the Vaal, with tickets starting from R20 and several low cost activities available. Whether the plan is a night at the theatre, a family outing or a weekend festival, this guide highlights some of the biggest events worth considering.
This Weekend at a Glance
The final weekend of August brings a particularly diverse programme across Gauteng.
Highlights include:
- Fourways Mall Night Market
- The Greatest Love of All starring Belinda Davids
- Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
- Manana’s Mending Broken Hearts Tour
- Vaal Kota Festival
- Walkerville Agricultural Show
- Wits Digital Dome public shows
- Mpumi Mtsweni and Sisters at Carnival City
- Soweto Soul and RnB Festival
- West Rand Family Market
- Worship Court with Victor Thompson and Dr Tumi
Live Music and Concerts
The Greatest Love of All Starring Belinda Davids
Belinda Davids returns to Joburg Theatre with her tribute to Whitney Houston, featuring songs associated with the late American singer’s career.
Dates: From 28 August
Venue: Mandela Theatre, Joburg Theatre
Tickets: R180 to R390
Manana Mending Broken Hearts Tour
Singer and songwriter Manana brings his Mending Broken Hearts Tour to the South African State Theatre in Pretoria for performances running from Friday to Sunday.
Dates: 28 to 30 August
Venue: Drama Theatre, South African State Theatre
Tickets: R350 to R650
Mpumi Mtsweni and Sisters Live
Mpumi Mtsweni and Sisters take to the Big Top Arena stage at Carnival City on Saturday evening.
Date: 29 August
Venue: Big Top Arena, Carnival City
Tickets: R350 to R750
Soweto Soul and RnB Festival
Soul and RnB take centre stage at the Soweto Equestrian Centre on Sunday as Women’s Month draws to a close.
Date: 30 August
Venue: Soweto Equestrian Centre
Tickets: R100 to R1 000
Theatre and Performing Arts
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The Musical
Oakfields College presents a musical interpretation of Shakespeare’s classic comedy at Joburg Theatre.
Date: From 28 August
Venue: The Lesedi, Joburg Theatre
Tickets: R150
A Good House
The Market Theatre continues its run of A Good House at the Mannie Manim Theatre.
Date: From 28 August
Venue: Market Theatre, Johannesburg
Tickets: R110 to R220
Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
The stage adaptation of one of Agatha Christie’s best known mysteries continues at Montecasino.
Date: From 28 August
Venue: Pieter Toerien Montecasino Main Theatre
Tickets: R150 to R300
Text Me When You Arrive
The South African State Theatre hosts Text Me When You Arrive until Sunday.
Dates: Until 30 August
Venue: Sibusiso Khwinana Theatre, Pretoria
Tickets: R75 to R150
Comedy Across Gauteng
Comedy fans have several options this weekend.
Nik Rabinowitz continues his Mountain Jew run at Theatre on the Square in Sandton, with tickets ranging from R250 to R350.
Funny Galore Comedy Club in Emmarentia hosts Zimbabwe’s National Team of Comedy on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with tickets priced at R150.
Sifiso Nene also presents Because of Success on Friday evening, while the Market Theatre hosts Crowned: The Comedy Shutdown on Saturday.
The Vaal Comedy Festival takes place at Emerald Resort and Casino in Vanderbijlpark on Friday, with tickets ranging from R200 to R300.
Markets, Food and Lifestyle Events
Fourways Mall Night Market
The rooftop market returns on Friday afternoon with food, local traders and entertainment.
Date: 28 August
Venue: Fourways Mall Level 7 Rooftop Parking
Tickets: R20
Vaal Kota Festival
One of the weekend’s major food events takes place at Emerald Resort and Casino, bringing together vendors celebrating one of Gauteng’s most recognisable township foods.
Date: 29 August
Venue: Emerald Resort and Casino, Vanderbijlpark
Tickets: From R80
Noisy Neighbors Africa Market
Visitors can browse stalls and enjoy entertainment at Ramkiki Lodge in Roodepoort.
Date: 29 August
Venue: Ramkiki Lodge
Tickets: From R40
West Rand Family Market
Sunday’s family market at the Roodepoort Theatre Gardens offers an affordable outing for parents and children.
Date: 30 August
Venue: Roodepoort Theatre Gardens
Tickets: R50 for adults, with children under 12 entering free
Family Friendly Things to Do
Walkerville Agricultural Show
The Walkerville Agricultural Show returns on Saturday with a programme suited to families and visitors interested in farming and community activities.
Date: 29 August
Venue: Walkerville Showgrounds
Tickets: Free to R220
Javett UP
The Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria offers daily admission on Sunday for visitors looking for an arts and culture outing.
Date: 30 August
Venue: Javett Art Centre, University of Pretoria
Tickets: From R10 to R80
Women’s Month Events Continue
The final weekend of August includes several events marking Women’s Month.
The Tribute to Women event takes place at Marks Park in Emmarentia on Saturday, while Her Era Women Empowerment Brunch is scheduled for Midrand.
Other events include Women in Motion in Alberton, Celebrating Mosadi Wa Mo Afrika in central Johannesburg and a Women’s Month Celebration at Monalisa Lifestyle in Meadowlands.
Sunday also brings the Soul Sunday with Moyake Women’s Month Celebration and the Soweto Soul and RnB Festival.
Events Under R100
Gauteng residents looking for affordable activities can still find several options this weekend:
- Fourways Mall Night Market: R20
- Varsity Sports Football at Wits: R25
- Wits Digital Dome public shows: From R45
- Noisy Neighbors Africa Market: From R40
- Rough Dance: From R50
- Friends and Piano Show: From R50
- Tuck and Chill Groove Sessions: R50
- West Rand Family Market: R50 for adults
- Yano Fest: From R80
- Siyakwaz’ukwenza Music Festival: R80
- Seven Colour Sundays: R80
What This Means for Gauteng Residents
The weekend offers events across several parts of the province rather than concentrating entertainment in central Johannesburg.
Pretoria residents can choose between theatre, music and outdoor activities, while Soweto hosts concerts, lifestyle events and Women’s Month celebrations.
The West Rand and Vaal also feature strongly through family markets, comedy, food festivals and community events.
With entry prices starting from R20, residents have options across a range of budgets without having to travel outside Gauteng.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the biggest events in Gauteng this weekend?
Major events include The Greatest Love of All starring Belinda Davids, Manana’s Mending Broken Hearts Tour, the Vaal Kota Festival, Walkerville Agricultural Show, Mpumi Mtsweni and Sisters and the Soweto Soul and RnB Festival.
What can families do this weekend?
Families can consider the Walkerville Agricultural Show, Wits Digital Dome, West Rand Family Market and Javett UP.
What affordable events are available?
The Fourways Mall Night Market costs R20, Varsity Sports Football costs R25, while several markets and music events start from R40 to R80.
Where can I watch theatre this weekend?
Productions are running at Joburg Theatre, the Market Theatre, Montecasino, Wits Theatre and the South African State Theatre.
What is happening in Pretoria?
Pretoria events include the Tshwane Youth Arts Festival, Manana’s Mending Broken Hearts Tour, Stories en Sterre, Outdoor Movement and Javett UP admission.
Plan Your Gauteng Weekend
From Friday night theatre and rooftop markets to Saturday food festivals and Sunday soul music, Gauteng’s final weekend of August offers a broad mix of entertainment, culture and family activities.
Visitors should confirm ticket availability, final starting times, age restrictions and venue rules with organisers before leaving home, as event details may change.
Start with our Visit Gauteng section.