Johannesburg will once again become a city wide art destination when Contra.Joburg returns on Saturday, 29 August and Sunday, 30 August 2026. The fifth edition of the festival will feature more than 170 artists across 16 creative spaces in Braamfontein, the Johannesburg inner city and Rosebank. Visitors can expect open studios, exhibitions, performances, workshops and family activities throughout the weekend.
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The Vaal River Carnival 2026 will bring more than two months of entertainment, sport, arts and cultural experiences to the Vaal from 28 August to 4 October 2026. Hosted across multiple venues in the Emfuleni Local Municipality, the programme includes comedy, theatre, music festivals, sporting events, fashion showcases, cycling, marathon races and family friendly experiences. Organisers say the carnival aims to promote tourism, celebrate local talent and showcase the Vaal as one of Gauteng’s leading leisure and lifestyle destinations. The official media launch has not yet been confirmed and has therefore not been included in this guide.
The Delicious International Food and Music Festival will move from its traditional September slot to 10 and 11 April 2027 at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Midrand, Gauteng, organisers have confirmed. The change follows the end of the Delicious festival’s long standing sponsorship relationship with DStv and comes with the announcement of the South African Broadcasting Corporation as the official broadcast partner. The shift matters for Gauteng festival goers because one of the province’s biggest annual food and music events will no longer take place over its familiar Heritage Weekend period.
Two internationally acclaimed R&B artists will perform in Gauteng over the Women’s Day long weekend, giving music lovers the chance to enjoy live entertainment in both Pretoria and Brakpan. American singer Tamia will perform at SunBet Arena in Pretoria on Monday, 10 August 2026, while soul legend Glenn Jones takes to the stage at Carnival City’s Big Top Arena on Sunday, 9 August 2026. Together, the concerts provide visitors and residents with an opportunity to celebrate Women’s Day while exploring some of Gauteng’s restaurants, hotels and attractions.
Visit Gauteng is giving readers the chance to win double tickets to the Cradle Balloon and Bubbly Fest Women’s Day Weekender taking place at WildWood Cradle of Humankind near Lanseria from Saturday 8 August to Sunday 9 August 2026. The event combines outdoor activities, live entertainment, food, bubbly experiences and hot air balloons in one of Gauteng’s most scenic destinations. The competition offers an opportunity for two people to experience the festival while celebrating Women’s Day Weekend in the Cradle of Humankind.
Johannesburg residents and visitors are invited to experience the city’s inner core on foot when Main Street Sundays returns on Sunday, 9 August 2026, coinciding with National Women’s Day. The free event will transform Main Street in Marshalltown into a pedestrian friendly public space featuring live entertainment, children’s activities, art, markets and food experiences. Organisers say the initiative aims to encourage people to reconnect with Johannesburg’s inner city by creating a safe and welcoming environment for families, cyclists, walkers and visitors.
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Proudly South African CEO Eustace Mashimbye has joined Gauteng Lifve Podcast host Barba G for a discussion on localisation, entrepreneurship and the role of consumer spending in supporting South African businesses and jobs. The conversation comes as Proudly South African partners with the Gauteng Tourism Authority around the Proudly South African Local Wine Expo, connecting the buy local movement with Gauteng’s visitor economy.
Nonnie Kubeka, Executive Director of the Gauteng Convention and Events Bureau, will speak at the SAACI National Annual Conference 2026, taking Gauteng’s business events perspective to one of Southern Africa’s key industry gatherings. The conference takes place from Sunday, 26 July to Tuesday, 28 July 2026 at The Capital Zimbali in KwaZulu-Natal.