{"id":31516,"date":"2025-10-03T14:13:54","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T12:13:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=31516"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:47:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:47:27","slug":"weekend-gig-guide-what-to-do-in-gauteng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/weekend-gig-guide-what-to-do-in-gauteng\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend Gig Guide: What To Do In Gauteng This Weekend (03-05 October 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gauteng doesn\u2019t idle on weekends-it fires up. From Roodepoort\u2019s night run and Magaliesburg\u2019s meadow vibes to Joburg Ballet\u2019s spring gala and Soweto\u2019s forecourt cheese-and-wine, the province packs your diary with family stops, concerts, picnics and festivals. We trimmed the noise so you can plan on the fly, spend wisely, and back local culture.<\/p><div id=\"gaute-2170744287\" class=\"gaute-after-paragraph-1 gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><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>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cGauteng weekends hand off from day to night-dawn workouts, mid-morning markets, sunset stages,\u201d says a Ruimsig organiser prepping for Friday\u2019s race. Here\u2019s your radar: why each pick matters, what it costs, and how to stitch it into one brilliant circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ALSO READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/gauteng-load-reduction-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gauteng Load Reduction Schedule: Areas and Times for 29 Sept \u2013 5 Oct 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-friday-3-oct-kick-off-with-art-stars-and-a-festival-warm-up\">Friday, 3 Oct &#8211; Kick off with art, stars and a festival warm-up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-headliner-bloom-festival-2025-magaliesburg-13-00-r400-r1-100\">Headliner: <strong>Bloom Festival 2025 (Magaliesburg)<\/strong> &#8211; 13:00 | R400\u2013R1 100<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hornbill Lodge flips into a spring playground-live sets, craft bites, mountain air. Spread a blanket by day, hit the dance floor after sunset. \u201cBloom is where Joburg exhales-music, markets, friends,\u201d says a vendor. Arrive mid-afternoon for golden-hour sets without the rush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bloom-festival-2025-banner-image-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bloom-festival-2025-banner-image-min.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bloom-festival-2025-banner-image-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bloom-festival-2025-banner-image-min-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bloom-festival-2025-banner-image-min-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/festival101.co.za\/events\/bloom-festival-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Festival101<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-move-your-body-the-ruimsig-night-run-walk-roodepoort-17-15-r50-r230\">Move your body: <strong>The Ruimsig Night Run\/Walk (Roodepoort)<\/strong> &#8211; 17:15 | R50\u2013R230<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pick your 5\/10 km, cruise the golf-course views, finish in a mini-festival vibe. Night runs let you train, hang out, and still keep Friday plans. Bring a headlamp, layer up, grab a quick bite after.<\/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\/10\/banner_Ruimsig-JPG_20250912_231831.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31519\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webtickets.co.za\/v2\/event.aspx?itemid=1576679413\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Webtickets<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-curtain-up-spring-gala-2025-joburg-ballet-amp-sandt-braamfontein-18-00-r300-r700\">Curtain up: <strong>Spring Gala 2025 &#8211; Joburg Ballet &amp; SANDT (Braamfontein)<\/strong> &#8211; 18:00 | R300\u2013R700<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mandela stage lights up with crisp choreography and spring sparkle. \u201cGala nights set the season\u2019s tone,\u201d a company rep says. Dress up, arrive early, pair it with dinner in the inner city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"528\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panel_Spring-Gala-Oct-2026-Webtickets-Image_20250704_095612.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panel_Spring-Gala-Oct-2026-Webtickets-Image_20250704_095612.jpg 528w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panel_Spring-Gala-Oct-2026-Webtickets-Image_20250704_095612-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panel_Spring-Gala-Oct-2026-Webtickets-Image_20250704_095612-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panel_Spring-Gala-Oct-2026-Webtickets-Image_20250704_095612-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webtickets.co.za\/v2\/event.aspx?itemid=1572229542\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Webtickets<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-late-options-by-mood\">Late options by mood<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wits Digital Dome (Parktown)<\/strong> &#8211; from 19:00 | R40\u2013R70: pocket-friendly cosmic shows for families.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wits-Digital-Dome-.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wits-Digital-Dome-.png 740w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wits-Digital-Dome--300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wits-Digital-Dome--150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wits-Digital-Dome--450x300.png 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsoninjoburg.com\/event\/wits-planetarium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What&#8217;s On In Joburg<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Market Theatre<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Gabo Legwala<\/strong> \/ <strong>The Queer in the Queue<\/strong> &#8211; from 19:00 | R100\u2013R220: fresh voices and Newtown swagger.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/10\/Instagram-Poster-Queer-in-the-Queue-1024x1024-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31525\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/markettheatre.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">markettheatre.co.za<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Old Skool Friday, Poppy\u2019s Cresta<\/strong> &#8211; 18:00 | R100: feel-good throwbacks and easy socials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/10\/banner_old-skool_20250820_090929.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31526\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PoppysCresta\/photos\/old-skool-friday-3rd-of-october-poppys\/1416088980287631\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1021050615\" 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-saturday-4-oct-picnics-food-fests-day-parties-big-stages\">Saturday, 4 Oct &#8211; Picnics, food fests, day parties, big stages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hello-from-09-00-r70-r300-pines-r160-rope\">Hello &#8211; from 09:00 | R70\u2013R300 (Pines), R160 (Rope)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kids ride the slides, adults man the braai, thrill-seekers tackle high ropes. Let them burn energy before the afternoon rush.<\/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\/10\/panel_pines-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31522\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webtickets.co.za\/v2\/event.aspx?itemid=1505434261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Webtickets<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-family-culture-pick-kiddies-workshops-the-grove-mall-from-11-00-r100\">Family culture pick: <strong>Kiddies Workshops @ The Grove Mall<\/strong> &#8211; from 11:00 | R100<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hands-on fun for little ones while you sneak a coffee. Malls lean into edutainment-take the win.<\/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\/10\/banner_TG_GabbysDollhouse_WebTicketsBanner2_20250916_142623.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31523\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webtickets.co.za\/v2\/event.aspx?itemid=1576887777\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Webtickets<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-food-amp-drink-heroes\">Food &amp; drink heroes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pick n Pay Wine &amp; Food Festival (Illovo)<\/strong> &#8211; 4\u20135 Oct | R300: hundreds of pours, chef demos, jacaranda strolls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/10\/banner_20240305_112902_0000_20240305_153345.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31527\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnpwineandfoodfestival.co.za\/events\/jozi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pick n Pay Wine and Food Festival<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jozi Kota Festival (FNB Stadium)<\/strong> &#8211; from 10:00 | R50\u2013R800: township flavour on a grand stage. \u201cKota is culture on a plate,\u201d says a trader. Come hungry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-1024x707.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31528\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/johannesburg\/things-to-do\/jozi-kota-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time Out<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Market@theSheds: A New Wave (Pretoria CBD)<\/strong> &#8211; from 11:00 | R70\u2013R200: design stalls, live bands, street food-PTA\u2019s best inner-city day party.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Website-Launch-Post-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31529\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketatthesheds.co.za\/events\/marketthesheds-were-back-pretoria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Market @ The Sheds<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-big-day-parties-amp-lifestyle\">Big day parties &amp; lifestyle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Homecoming Africa 2025 (Pretoria NBG)<\/strong> &#8211; 10:00 | R250\u2013R300: fashion-forward crowd, heavyweight lineup, lush gardens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"778\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/snapins-ai_3728542295722309696-778x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/snapins-ai_3728542295722309696-778x1024-1.jpg 778w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/snapins-ai_3728542295722309696-778x1024-1-228x300.jpg 228w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/snapins-ai_3728542295722309696-778x1024-1-768x1011.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/snapins-ai_3728542295722309696-778x1024-1-150x197.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/snapins-ai_3728542295722309696-778x1024-1-450x592.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanlifestylesa.co.za\/event\/homecoming-africa-2025-out-of-this-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Urban Lifestyle<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It\u2019s Not That Deep Mix Sessions (Centurion)<\/strong> &#8211; from 11:00 | R250\u2013R450: country-venue dance floor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/banner_IMG_1148_20250819_125453.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/banner_IMG_1148_20250819_125453.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/banner_IMG_1148_20250819_125453-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/banner_IMG_1148_20250819_125453-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/banner_IMG_1148_20250819_125453-450x300.jpeg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webtickets.co.za\/v2\/event.aspx?itemid=1574782898\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Webtickets<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shorts &amp; Shades (Pretoria)<\/strong> &#8211; 13:00 | R100: the spring uniform, done right.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/10\/banner_1000041854_20250829_083723.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31532\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webtickets.co.za\/v2\/event.aspx?itemid=1575451624\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Webtickets<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-arts-amp-stage\">Arts &amp; stage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CELESTIAL BODIES (Joburg Theatre)<\/strong> &#8211; from 14:00 | R200\u2013R510: ballet meets the cosmos-visual feast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"739\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-3-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-3-11.jpg 739w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-3-11-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-3-11-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-3-11-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.joburgetc.com\/things-to-do\/jozi-journeys\/celestial-bodies-joburg-ballet-cosmic-premiere-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joburg ETC<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kenny G: Live in Pretoria (SunBet Arena)<\/strong> &#8211; 20:00 | From R795 excl. fees: smooth night, arena scale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kenny-g-final.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kenny-g-final.png 800w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kenny-g-final-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kenny-g-final-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kenny-g-final-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kenny-g-final-450x450.png 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/joburg.co.za\/dont-miss-upcoming-big-concerts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joburg.co.za<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sunday-5-oct-cookouts-classical-notes-and-slow-sunsets\">Sunday, 5 Oct &#8211; Cookouts, classical notes and slow sunsets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-township-flavour-sunday-cookouts-kwathema-11-00-r30-r50\">Township flavour: <strong>Sunday Cookouts (KwaThema)<\/strong> &#8211; 11:00 | R30\u2013R50<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Street grills, DJs, easy kasi mood. Pack camp chairs and small cash for vendors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"528\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panel_IMG_1308_20250919_124025.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panel_IMG_1308_20250919_124025.jpg 528w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panel_IMG_1308_20250919_124025-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panel_IMG_1308_20250919_124025-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panel_IMG_1308_20250919_124025-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webtickets.co.za\/v2\/event.aspx?itemid=1577086555\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Webtickets<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cheese-wine-sunshine-soweto-cheese-amp-wine-festival-soweto-theatre-forecourt-12-00-entry-r100-hubbly-r50\">Cheese, wine, sunshine: <strong>Soweto Cheese &amp; Wine Festival (Soweto Theatre Forecourt)<\/strong> &#8211; 12:00 | Entry R100; Hubbly R50<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curated sips, local bites, photogenic forecourt scenes. Arrive early for shade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Soweto-Cheese-and-Wine-Fest-Oct-2025-Slider-update-19-Sep.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Soweto-Cheese-and-Wine-Fest-Oct-2025-Slider-update-19-Sep.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Soweto-Cheese-and-Wine-Fest-Oct-2025-Slider-update-19-Sep-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Soweto-Cheese-and-Wine-Fest-Oct-2025-Slider-update-19-Sep-768x269.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Soweto-Cheese-and-Wine-Fest-Oct-2025-Slider-update-19-Sep-150x53.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Soweto-Cheese-and-Wine-Fest-Oct-2025-Slider-update-19-Sep-450x158.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sowetotheatre.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.sowetotheatre.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-price-guide-budget-smart\">Price guide (budget smart)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free\u2013R150<\/strong>: community runs, cookouts (entry), museum memberships (monthly), fringe theatre, early-bird day parties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>R150\u2013R400<\/strong>: GA wine fest, live-music markets, family parks, ballet lower tiers, most mainstream gigs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>R400\u2013R1 100+<\/strong>: Bloom premium tiers, Kenny G top seats, VIP hospitality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-4053155886\" 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-practical-tips-peak-weekend-peak-planning\">Practical tips (peak weekend = peak planning)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tickets<\/strong>: Book early; Fri 17:00\u201319:00 and Sat 12:00\u201316:00 sell fastest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transport<\/strong>: Gautrain for Sandton\/Rosebank\/Parktown; e-hailing for Fourways\/Soweto late returns; carpool to Magalies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Heat plan<\/strong>: Shade, hat, SPF, water-especially for day stages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cash-lite<\/strong>: Cards rule, but tip jars and micro-vendors love small notes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safety<\/strong>: Stick to lit, busy areas; zip phones away; use official parking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-showing-up-matters\">Why showing up matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every ticket does more than entertain. It pays sound techs, dancers, security, food trucks and the next wave of creatives. \u201cWhen audiences come back week after week, they fund the next show,\u201d a Market Theatre producer told us. Your presence keeps Gauteng\u2019s scene-from Magalies to Maboneng-busy, safe and paid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-your-move-make-it-count\">Your move: make it count<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pick <strong>one anchor event per day<\/strong>, add <strong>one local spend<\/strong> (stall, shuttle, merch), and <strong>invite two friends<\/strong> who don\u2019t usually go out. Post a short review on Monday-what worked, what didn\u2019t-and tag organisers so they can level up. That\u2019s how a fun weekend becomes a stronger, fairer circuit for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Block the dates. Book the tickets. Pack the sunscreen. Then write your Gauteng story-on a lawn at Bloom, under balcony lights at the ballet, or with a kota at FNB. See you out there.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gauteng doesn\u2019t idle on weekends-it fires up. From Roodepoort\u2019s night run and Magaliesburg\u2019s meadow vibes to Joburg Ballet\u2019s spring gala and Soweto\u2019s forecourt cheese-and-wine, the province packs your diary with family stops, concerts, picnics and festivals. We trimmed the noise so you can plan on the fly, spend wisely, and back local culture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":31538,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Gauteng doesn\u2019t idle on weekends-it fires up. 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