Browsing: Events in Gauteng

Gauteng residents are preparing to observe Freedom Day on Monday, 27 April 2026, marking 32 years since South Africa’s first democratic elections. The public holiday will directly affect workers, families, commuters and businesses across Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni, particularly as it creates a long weekend. While the national event will take place in Bloemfontein, activity across Gauteng is expected to centre on local commemorations, increased travel, and visits to heritage sites tied to the province’s role in the anti apartheid struggle.

Johannesburg is set to host the Africa Live Entertainment Conference (ALEC) 2026 from 23 to 25 April, bringing together key figures from across music, live events, policy and investment sectors. The three day conference will take place at a time when global interest in Africa’s creative economy is growing, with organisers positioning the event as a platform to address structural challenges in the live entertainment industry. For Gauteng, the gathering signals both economic opportunity and increased focus on the province as a hub for continental collaboration in music and events.

Ultra South Africa returns to Johannesburg on 25 April 2026, with organisers confirming ticket pricing, access routes and traffic management…

Johannesburg is set to host two of the country’s biggest events in one weekend as the Soweto Derby and Ultra South Africa take place back-to-back between 25 and 26 April 2026. The convergence affects thousands of football fans, music attendees and visitors travelling into Gauteng, with organisers adjusting schedules to manage demand and safety. The Soweto Derby has been moved to Sunday, 26 April, following Ultra South Africa’s Johannesburg leg at Nasrec on Saturday. With a public holiday on Monday, the overlap has created an extended weekend of sport, music and travel activity across the province.

The weekend energy in Gauteng continues to evolve, with stages, theatres and music venues across the province coming alive once again. From the cultural heartbeat of Newtown to the polished theatres of Sandton and the community-driven spaces in Soweto and Alexandra, Gauteng remains a hub for live entertainment and storytelling.

Gauteng is preparing to host the 2026 Gauteng Investment Conference next week, as the province moves to accelerate economic growth, attract new investment and strengthen its position as Africa’s leading business hub. The conference comes amid a leadership shift in the Gauteng Department of Economic Development, following the appointment of a new MEC, replacing former MEC Lebogang Maile.

Johannesburg will host the Rand Show 2026 from 2 to 6 April at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec, with organisers confirming five days of live entertainment, family attractions and interactive experiences. The event, one of South Africa’s largest consumer shows, is expected to draw thousands of visitors across Gauteng during the Easter period. For residents, the timing matters as it coincides with school holidays and public holiday travel, increasing both attendance and activity around Nasrec.

@Sandton Hotel has introduced a series of weekend dining experiences in Johannesburg, opening its restaurant and poolside spaces to both hotel guests and the general public. The offering includes breakfast buffets, Easter family events, brunch services and outdoor braai experiences scheduled across March, April and May 2026.

Johannesburg will host a free Easter-themed market at Gold Reef City Casino from 27 to 30 March 2026, offering a four-day family-focused event ahead of the Easter weekend. The market will run daily from 11:00 to 21:00 at the Porte-cochère area, with organisers confirming no entry fee for visitors.

Bookings have officially opened for Restaurant Week South Africa 2026, with more than 200 restaurants across the country set to participate in the limited-time dining event. The programme will run from 27 March to 3 May 2026, offering curated menus at fixed prices aimed at making premium dining more accessible.