Johannesburg’s Constitution Hill will host the 14th annual Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival from 24 to 27 June 2026, bringing together music, film, entrepreneurship, poetry, heritage and youth-focused dialogue as South Africa commemorates 50 years since the 1976 Soweto Uprising.
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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.
Workers’ Day is being marked across South Africa on Thursday, 1 May 2026, with events, marches and commemorations highlighting the…
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.
Ultra South Africa returns to Johannesburg on 25 April 2026, with organisers confirming ticket pricing, access routes and traffic management…
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.
Discover how to access South Africa’s National Gardens for free during National Gardens Week 2026. Explore Kirstenbosch, the Pretoria Zoo, and more.
Grammy award-winning artist Doja Cat will headline the South African leg of the Move Afrika tour in Pretoria on 20 March 2026. The concert, hosted at SunBet Arena in Time Square, Menlyn Maine, forms part of Global Citizen’s third edition of the pan-African touring circuit
LIV Golf has confirmed it will stage its first South African tournament at The Club at Steyn City in Midrand from 19 to 22 March 2026. The four-day event combines tournament play with nightly live music performances and is expected to draw local fans, international visitors, and major hospitality spend into Gauteng. The announcement matters now because ticket sales and event logistics are already underway, and the programme includes headline artists alongside a field featuring global golf names and South Africa’s Louis Oosthuizen.
Johannesburg’s creative energy is gearing up for one of its biggest celebrations of the summer as the Jozi Comes Alive Music Festival returns to The Station in Newtown on Saturday, 6 December 2025. The festival, first introduced in 2024, has quickly grown into one of Gauteng’s standout lifestyle and music events, blending culture, sound, and an unmistakable Joburg identity.