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.
Gauteng is rolling out a packed calendar of Easter activities for kids in 2026, with egg hunts, family festivals and interactive shows taking place across Johannesburg and Pretoria. The programme is aimed at families looking for school holiday entertainment, with options ranging from free shopping centre activations to large-scale outdoor events.
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.
Gauteng residents looking for affordable things to do in Gauteng this March 2026 have a clear window of free and low-cost activities, centred around Human Rights Day on Saturday, 21 March. Major heritage sites, including the Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill, have confirmed free-entry access on that date. The timing creates a concentrated weekend of budget-friendly options across Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Human Rights Month places renewed focus on the sites where South Africa’s democratic story was shaped through protest, imprisonment, sacrifice and resistance. In Gauteng, several museums, memorials and heritage precincts continue to draw visitors each March because they connect national history to real places that can still be visited today. For residents, schools and local travellers, these sites matter not only as places of remembrance but also as anchors of cultural tourism, education and township economic activity
Thousands of golf fans are expected to descend on Steyn City from 19 to 22 March as LIV Golf South Africa arrives on the continent for the first time. The international tournament is set to bring global players, travelling supporters, and international media to Johannesburg, turning the luxury estate north of Sandton into one of the most talked-about sporting venues in the country.
The Gauteng Tourism Authority has confirmed the professional conference organisers and tourism partners who will represent the province at Meetings Africa 2026. The announcement outlines the SMMEs selected under the PCO Development Programme and details the confirmed co-exhibitors that will share Gauteng’s stand at the continent’s leading business events trade show.
Gauteng will mark 20 years of participation at Meetings Africa when the 2026 edition opens at the Sandton Convention Centre. The Gauteng Convention and Events Bureau will exhibit as part of the provincial pavilion under the Gauteng Tourism Authority, reinforcing the province’s long-standing role in Africa’s business events sector. The milestone comes as destinations compete for hosted buyers, conference organisers, and global associations seeking reliable delivery partners.
Gauteng continues to position itself as a leading leisure destination, drawing visitors to its mix of culture, food, heritage sites, and urban entertainment. Provincial tourism officials say domestic travel has rebounded steadily, with city-based experiences and township tourism seeing renewed interest. For residents and visitors alike, the province’s leisure offering now spans curated food districts, heritage landmarks, rooftop venues, family attractions, and outdoor escapes, all within short driving distances.