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.
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The Gauteng Tourism Authority has announced its official theme for Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026, positioning the province as “Africa’s Bleisure…
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 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.
A one-day night spa experience scheduled to take place in Johannesburg later this month has drawn attention to the growing prominence of wellness-focused tourism offerings in Gauteng. The experience, set for Wednesday, 28 January 2026, is one of several short-format leisure activities currently available in the province, reflecting a broader shift toward local, experience-based tourism aimed at residents and domestic visitors.
An intimate, day-long music and poetry gathering titled Concert for Love 2026 will take place on Sunday, 15 February, offering Gauteng residents a curated Valentine’s weekend experience built around live performance, food and reflection. The event, themed Music for the Soul, will run from mid-morning until sunset, with organisers confirming that ticket numbers will be intentionally limited. While the full programme is still to be announced, organisers say the event will centre on music, spoken word and gastronomy in a natural outdoor setting.
As Calabash South Africa 2026 gears up to light up FNB Stadium on 7 February 2026, Gauteng’s transport network is stepping in to make the fan experience smoother, safer, and far less stressful. Gautrain has officially confirmed a dedicated transport plan for concertgoers, reinforcing the province’s push towards smart mobility, major event readiness, and world-class visitor experiences.
Gauteng is preparing for one of the most meaningful events on the province’s annual calendar as thousands get ready for the Mandela Remembrance Walk & Run. The event takes place on Sunday, 7 December 2025, at the historic Union Buildings in Pretoria. It marks twelve years since the passing of former President Nelson Mandela, and residents across the province are once again coming together to honour the man whose leadership, courage, and humanity helped shape South Africa’s democratic identity.
On 29 November 2025, Gauteng’s railways will move to a new rhythm the unmistakable beat of Oskido’s Big Day Out. In a groundbreaking collaboration, Gautrain and one of the nation’s most celebrated music icons are joining forces to make festival travel safer, smoother, and far more stylish.