Browsing: Events in Gauteng

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.

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.

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.

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.