Soweto is preparing to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto Uprising with a four-day programme designed not only to honour a defining moment in South African history, but also to create economic opportunities for local businesses, tourism operators and young entrepreneurs. The initiative, called 76 Hours in Soweto, will take place from 13 to 16 June 2026 and is expected to attract visitors from across Gauteng, South Africa and beyond. Organisers say the programme aims to demonstrate how heritage tourism can support community development, job creation and local economic growth while preserving the legacy of the youth who marched in 1976.
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South Africans looking for a unique Father’s Day experience will have the opportunity to celebrate some of the country’s most respected musicians at Nirox Sculpture Park on 21 June 2026. The annual Honour the Fathers concert returns to the Cradle of Humankind, bringing together legendary performers, live music, outdoor art and family-friendly experiences in one of Gauteng’s most distinctive cultural venues. The event honours fathers, grandfathers, father figures and the elder statesmen of South African music whose work has shaped the country’s cultural identity over decades.
Gauteng residents are spoiled for choice this weekend, with international music legends, major festivals, food experiences and live performances taking place across Johannesburg and Pretoria from 29 to 31 May.
Leading the lineup is the highly anticipated return of Boyz II Men, who will perform at Pretoria’s SunBet Arena, while festival lovers can choose between the Portuguese Festival, The People’s Picnic, the Benoni Beer & Gin Fest and the Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbles Festival.
Gauteng’s entertainment calendar is packed this weekend with comedy shows, live music festivals, theatre productions, ballet performances, book fairs and immersive cultural events taking place across Johannesburg, Pretoria and surrounding areas. From Tall Ass Mo’s stand up comedy night in Emmarentia to Bassline Fest at Constitution Hill and Michael Jackson-inspired ballet at Montecasino, residents have dozens of events to choose from between 22 and 24 May 2026.
Gauteng’s entertainment calendar is packed this weekend, with concerts, comedy shows, theatre productions and lifestyle events taking place across Johannesburg, Pretoria and Soweto between 15 and 17 May 2026. From live music and stand-up comedy to ballet, cultural theatre and daytime social experiences, residents have no shortage of things to do heading into the weekend.
Johannesburg’s Mother’s Day weekend calendar is packed with live music, outdoor picnics, family festivals and luxury experiences taking place across Gauteng from Friday, 8 May to Sunday, 10 May 2026. From botanical garden concerts and rooftop brunches to deep house sessions and open-air cinema nights, venues across the province are preparing for one of the busiest lifestyle weekends of the season.
The Gauteng Tourism Authority has announced its official theme for Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026, positioning the province as “Africa’s Bleisure…
Restaurants, hotels, and spas across Gauteng have released their official Mother’s Day offerings for Sunday, 10 May 2026, with pricing, packages, and booking requirements now confirmed. The events target families planning celebrations, with options ranging from three-course lunches to full-day spa experiences and overnight stays.
Workers’ Day is being marked across South Africa on Thursday, 1 May 2026, with events, marches and commemorations highlighting the…
Gauteng heads into one of its busiest April weekends from Saturday 25 to Monday 27 April, with Ultra South Africa in Nasrec on Saturday, the Soweto Derby at FNB Stadium on Sunday and Freedom Day on Monday. The three-day run affects music fans, football supporters, families, motorists and hospitality businesses across Johannesburg, Soweto and Pretoria. It matters because two high-attendance events are scheduled in the same southern event corridor a day apart, while Monday’s public holiday is likely to lift travel to heritage sites and public spaces across the province.