The Rand Show will return to Johannesburg in April 2026 with an expanded programme of included activities, as organisers place renewed emphasis on affordability and access amid rising costs for households. The annual consumer exhibition, one of South Africa’s longest-running public events, is positioning free entertainment and experiences as a central feature of this year’s edition.
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South Africa’s longest-running food, drink, and hospitality trade exhibition will mark a major milestone in 2026, as Hostex celebrates 40 years of connecting professionals across the sector. The anniversary matters to Gauteng in particular, where the event has long served as a meeting point for chefs, suppliers, restaurateurs, manufacturers, and hospitality operators.
City Sightseeing Johannesburg has announced a new Valentine’s Day evening experience scheduled for Saturday, 14 February 2026, combining a guided city tour, a sunset stop at Munro Viewpoint, and an after-hours visit to the Johannesburg Zoo. The experience is aimed at couples looking for a structured Valentine’s Day outing and is limited to a capped number of participants. The announcement is significant for Gauteng’s tourism and events calendar, as it introduces a rare after-hours wildlife experience within the city.
Gauteng is preparing to participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 with a stated focus on economic delivery rather than symbolic global engagement.
The province’s approach will shape investment flows, industrial development, and job creation in South Africa’s economic hub.
Tshwane’s tourism sector will take centre stage on 23 January 2026 when industry leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives and government partners gather for the Tshwane Tourism Showcase 2026, the capital city’s flagship tourism engagement for the year.
Gauteng is preparing to host a milestone edition of one of Africa’s most important trade events, with Meetings Africa 2026 confirmed for late February at the Sandton Convention Centre. Marking its 20th anniversary, the event is expected to build on the strong commercial outcomes recorded in 2025 while reinforcing Gauteng’s position as the continent’s leading business events gateway.
The weekend energy of Gauteng always hits different. From the theatres of Soweto to the high-end cultural spaces of Sandton, the nature-filled corners of Roodepoort, and the festival spirit in Pretoria, the province continues to prove why it is South Africa’s most vibrant arts and events capital.
From the busy streets of Fourways to its rooftop skyline, Gauteng’s gaming scene is about to reach new heights. This December, rAge Expo returns for its 23rd year. For the first time, it will take over the rooftop of Fourways Mall from 5 to 7 December 2025.
Soweto is once again preparing to take centre stage as the heart of South African fashion. From 6 to 8 November 2025, the Blue Theatre at Soweto Theatre will host Soweto Fashion Week 2025, one of the country’s most anticipated fashion events.
Johannesburg’s creative energy takes the spotlight again as the Jozi Food & Music Festival: Empowerment Edition brings together sound, flavor…