What’s On in Gauteng: Events, News & Lifestyle

John Legend will return to South Africa in February 2027, with a Gauteng performance scheduled for Saturday, 20 February at the SunBet Arena, Time Square, in Pretoria. The 13-time Grammy Award-winning singer will bring The Muse Tour to Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town, with advance ticket sales beginning on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. The announcement gives Gauteng fans an opportunity to plan for the concert, with general ticket sales opening on Friday, 13 November through official ticketing platforms.

The fifth Soweto Investment Conference will take place on 18 and 19 November 2026 at the Soweto Hotel and Conference Centre, Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown, Johannesburg. The free two-day event will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, developers and government representatives to explore investment opportunities, infrastructure development and business growth in Soweto. Organised as a platform for trade and economic development, the conference aims to connect local businesses with potential partners and funding institutions while examining opportunities to strengthen the township economy.

Soweto Fashion Week returns to the Blue Theatre at Soweto Theatre in Jabulani from 5 to 7 November 2026, bringing three evenings of South African fashion to Gauteng. The Spring/Summer 2026 edition will feature emerging designers, established fashion brands and familiar names from the entertainment industry, with runway shows beginning at 18:00 each evening. Tickets range from R150 to R800 through Webtickets, giving fashion enthusiasts an opportunity to experience local design and discover the talent shaping South Africa’s fashion industry.

AVIJOZI 2026 will bring filmmakers, animators, visual effects specialists and other creative professionals together in Johannesburg for a free, one day industry festival. Organised by AVIJOZI NPC in partnership with Chocolate Tribe, the event features speakers from South Africa’s film, television, animation and digital creative industries, with free tickets available through the festival’s website. For Gauteng’s aspiring creatives, students and established professionals, the festival offers an opportunity to explore different creative disciplines, learn from industry practitioners and make professional connections.