{"id":29818,"date":"2025-09-19T12:46:45","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T10:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=29818"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:49:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:49:50","slug":"what-to-do-in-gauteng-this-weekend-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/what-to-do-in-gauteng-this-weekend-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend Gig Guide: What To Do in Gauteng This Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With sun-drenched skies and springtime cheer on the way, Gauteng comes alive with entertainment this weekend. From powerful theatre and legendary music duos to wine tastings, food festivals, and flower fields in bloom\u2014there\u2019s something for everyone between Friday, 19 September and Sunday, 21 September 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are seven events you can\u2019t miss for your weekend planner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ALSO READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/top-heritage-day-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top Heritage Day Events Happening in Gauteng 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dancing-the-death-drill-joburg-theatre-braamfontein\">Dancing the Death Drill \u2013 Joburg Theatre, Braamfontein<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Step into a story that blends drama, dance, and music. <em>Dancing the Death Drill<\/em> adapts Fred Khumalo\u2019s award-winning novel into a moving stage production. Directed by James Ngcobo, it revisits the SS <em>Mendi<\/em> tragedy and honours the courage of black South African soldiers in World War I.<br>On stage until 28 September |  R150\u2013R450 | Webtickets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s theatre that speaks of sacrifice, heritage, and voices too often muted,\u201d says Joburg Theatre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278558.jpg\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278558.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278558-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278558-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newslink.co.za\/dancing-the-death-drill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Artslink.co.za<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-601514768\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jeremy-loops-ladysmith-black-mambazo-teatro-montecasino\"> Jeremy Loops \u00d7 Ladysmith Black Mambazo \u2013 Teatro, Montecasino<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Two South African icons share one stage in <em>Echoes Between Us<\/em>. Jeremy Loops teams up with the legendary Ladysmith Black Mambazo for a performance that fuses new collaborations with reimagined classics like <em>Homeless<\/em> and <em>Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes<\/em>. Expect a night of unforgettable harmony.<br> Fri 19 &amp; Sat 20 September | R295\u2013R595<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278523.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278523.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278523-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278523-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278523-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/joburg.co.za\/echoes-between-us-heads-to-montecasino\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joburg.co.za<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wine-forty-four-spring-edition-44-stanley-milpark\"> Wine Forty Four: Spring Edition \u2013 44 Stanley, Milpark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> <em>Wine Forty Four<\/em> returns with a Spring Edition, showcasing bold vintages and pioneering winemakers. Tastings, screenings, and meet-the-maker sessions make this more than a sip-and-go event. Round it off with lunch at one of 44 Stanley\u2019s trendy eateries.<br> Sat 20 September, 11:00\u201316:00 |  R420<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278483.webp\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278483.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278483-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278483-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278483-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/44stanley.co.za\/whatshappening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">44 STANLEY<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2687193052\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dstv-delicious-international-food-amp-music-festival-kyalami\">DStv Delicious International Food &amp; Music Festival \u2013 Kyalami<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flavour meets rhythm at the 11th annual <em>DStv Delicious Festival<\/em>. International headliners include Grammy-winner Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Don Toliver, and YG Marley, alongside local favourites like Zo\u00eb Modiga, Lira, Mandisi Dyantyis, and Kwesta. Add gourmet food stalls and you\u2019ve got Gauteng\u2019s ultimate weekend party.<br>Sat 20 &amp; Sun 21 September |  From R1050<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278435-1024x405.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278435-1024x405.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278435-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278435-768x304.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278435.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/belugahospitality.co.za\/event\/dstv-delicious-international-food-music-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beluga Hospitality<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-petals-with-purpose-spring-festival-magaliesberg\">Petals with Purpose Spring Festival \u2013 Magaliesberg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Celebrate spring surrounded by seven fields of flowers. Talks by gardening experts, bee demos, and flower workshops make this more than just a pretty outing. Families can enjoy pony rides, live music, and tastings of Spier wines while taking in the colours of Magaliesberg.<br>Sat 20 &amp; Sun 21 September |  From R75 (kids under 12 free)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278381.jpg\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278381.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278381-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278381-768x430.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/joburg.co.za\/event\/petals-with-purpose-spring-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joburg.co.za<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3143166387\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sup-yoga-emmarentia-dam-randburg\"> SUP Yoga \u2013 Emmarentia Dam, Randburg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Float, stretch, and reset on Emmarentia Dam. Paddlelife\u2019s stand-up paddleboard (SUP) yoga class blends balance and mindfulness with adventure. A guided session makes it beginner-friendly, while the calm water keeps the focus on breathing and movement.<br> Sat 20 September, 09:30\u201311:00 |  R250<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"805\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278315.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278315.png 805w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278315-300x252.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278315-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278315-150x126.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278315-450x377.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 805px) 100vw, 805px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allevents.in\/johannesburg\/sup-yoga-on-emmarentia\/200028811397151\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AllEvents<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mathapelo-matabane-farewell-concert-wits-seabrooke-hall-braamfontein\"> Mathapelo Matabane Farewell Concert \u2013 Wits Seabrooke Hall, Braamfontein<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheer on rising star Mathapelo Matabane as she takes the stage before heading abroad for international music studies. Joined by guest artists, her farewell concert blends jazz and classical in a performance filled with pride, emotion, and promise.<br>Sat 20 September, 19:00 |  R120\u2013R200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758278197.jpg\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29843\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/webtickets.co.za\/v2\/event.aspx?itemid=1576848084\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Webtickets<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3678393290\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-this-weekend-matters\">Why This Weekend Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These events prove that Gauteng is more than entertainment\u2014it\u2019s heritage, creativity, and community. Every ticket sold and every glass poured supports artists, small businesses, and local jobs. Whether you want a soulful concert, a cultural play, or a family outing in nature, Gauteng has it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-it-more-than-a-weekend\">Make It More Than a Weekend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Book your tickets early to secure your spot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring your family or friends\u2014make it a shared memory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Support small vendors and township entrepreneurs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Share your photos online and tag venues to boost local businesses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> This weekend, don\u2019t just scroll\u2014show up. Gauteng is ready to entertain you. Step out, join the vibe, and celebrate the season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With sun-drenched skies and springtime cheer on the way, Gauteng comes alive with entertainment this weekend. From powerful theatre and legendary music duos to wine tastings, food festivals, and flower fields in bloom\u2014there\u2019s something for everyone between Friday, 19 September and Sunday, 21 September 2025. Here are seven events you can\u2019t miss for your weekend<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":10671,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"With sun-drenched skies and springtime cheer on the way, Gauteng comes alive with entertainment this weekend. 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