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.
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@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.
The Pretoria Art Museum will host the launch of a new printmaking guide on 25 March 2026, bringing together artists, researchers and the public for a skills-focused arts event in Arcadia. The launch, presented by the Art and Ubuntu Trust, introduces a practical guide aimed at supporting both established and aspiring printmakers.
Johannesburg will host the Johannesburg City Marathon on Sunday, 22 March 2026, with more than 5 000 runners expected across three race distances. The event, organised by the Johannesburg Harriers Athletics Club, will take place at Klipriviersberg Recreation Centre in Kibler Park and includes a 42.2km marathon, 21.1km half marathon and a 10km race. The race is significant for long-distance athletes as it serves as an official qualifier for the Comrades Marathon, while also impacting traffic, local activity and community movement in southern Johannesburg.
Johannesburg’s Jazz in the Lights festival will return on 21 March 2026 at the Johannesburg Zoo, with the City confirming a new partnership between Joburg Tourism and the event. The collaboration marks the first time the tourism body has formally backed the festival, which forms part of the City’s Arts Alive Programme.
Johannesburg will host the Rand Show 2026 from 2 to 6 April at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec, with organisers positioning the event as a five-day entertainment festival rather than a traditional exhibition. The event is expected to attract families, music fans and visitors across Gauteng during the Easter weekend period.
The Rand Show has announced a major new attraction for 2026 with the introduction of a dedicated Tech and Gaming Arena, set to run from 2 to 6 April at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec. The new zone is expected to draw families, gamers, students and tech enthusiasts, adding a strong digital and innovation focus to one of Gauteng’s longest-running public events.
Soweto will host one of Gauteng’s major cultural music events this March as the Catch A Fire Reggae Festival returns on 14 March 2026 at Ubuntu Kraal in Orlando West. The festival brings together South African reggae performers, international artists, and emerging musicians for a full day of performances celebrating reggae culture and heritage.