Theatre, Music & Performance: Articles

Performance

Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra’s Sublime Winter Symphony Season is Here

Art & Design, Editor's Picks, Food & Drink Events, Performance, Pick of the Week

Top Things to Do This Weekend in Joburg (23 to 25 May)

Performance

Ons Vibe Afrikaans: Two Nights Only With the Cool Crowd of Afrikaans Music

Editor's Picks, Performance

Swingin’ Las Vegas 2025 is a Jazzy Musical Returning to Joburg This May

Editor's Picks, Performance

IDAHOBIT 2025: An Inspiring Evening of Queer Discussion, Film and Music

Performance

Afrodiaspora Connection 2025: Jembaa Groove Joins the Lineup for this Jazz Music Exchange

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Upcoming Theatre & Comedy Shows

Chicago – The Musical

3 Oct to 9 Nov 2025 | The killer hit musical returns to razzle dazzle South African stages.

Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee

1 May to 8 Jun | Alan Committee takes on Hercule Poirot

A Doll’s House, Part 2

14 May to 7 Jun 2025 | The Tony Award-winning play comes to the Theatre on the Square.

Joburg Theatre presents: Sarafina!

30 May to 15 Jun 2025 | A fresh new staging of Mbongeni Ngema's critically acclaimed play.

Riaad Moosa presents: What’s the Point?

13 to 15 Jun 2025 | Dr. Riaad Moosa returns with a brand-new comedy show.

Goliath & Goliath: The Happiness Economy

18 Jun to 6 Jul 2025 | The brother comedy duo are bringing the funny to Montecasino.

Mpho Popps Birthday Show

28 June 2025 | An annual comedy special highlight.

INALA’s Homecoming

22 and 23 May 2025 | A historic South African premiere of a cultural phenomenon.

Upcoming Dance Shows

Mzansi Ballet’s Carmen

11 to 29 Jun 2025 | The passionate world of 'Carmen' comes to life through dance.

Michael Flatley’s Lord of The Dance

22 to 24 Aug 2025 | An unforgettable close-up experience of dazzling footwork and thrilling...

Upcoming Music Gigs & Concerts

Tequila & Mexican Food Festival

24 May 2025 | A fiesta featuring Mexican meal favourites and lots of tequila.

Kunye

28 Jun 2025 | An event that connects major artists with their fans.

James Bay on Tour

21 Mar 2026 | The internationally acclaimed English singer-songwriter performs in South Africa.

World Without End

7 Jun 2025 | A house music event curated by Jullian Gomes.

KEM Live in South Africa

30 & 31 May 2025 | The multi-Grammy nominated star serenades South African audiences for two nights.

Travis Scott Circus Maximus Tour

11 Oct 2025 | The international rapper returns to South African shores.

Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay

24 & 31 May 2025 | Discover the music of Coldplay performed by a string quartet

Joburg’s BollyRave and Colour Fest

24 May 2025 | South Africa’s first and largest Bollywood EDM festival.

Gauteng Soul And Jazz Concert

21 Jun 2025 | A concert experience featuring South Africa's top Afro-soul and jazz stars.

Bombshelter Beast & Nomadic Orchestra

6 Jun 2025 | Bombshelter Beast return from a five-year hiatus supported by the Nomadic Orchestra.

Spoegwolf Kuierfees

22 Jun 2025 | The beloved South African rock band perform live in Centurion.

Sunset Music: Lloyiso & Filah Lah Lah

14 Jun 2025 | The two local stars on the rise take the stage at this musical experience in nature.

Sunset Music Series: Ami Faku & Simmy

1 Jun 2025 | Two of the country's biggest stars take the stage at this musical experience in nature.

That Winter Fest

28 Jun 2025 | A winter bash featuring some of the coolest local band acts.

Mayibuye iAfrika Concert

28 Jun 2025 | A powerful musical tribute to South Africa’s rich cultural heritage.

Brenda Mtambo: A Revival

27 June 2025 | The vibrant return of a celebrated songstress.

Drakensberg Boys Choir

The annual four-day Drakensberg Boys Choir Music in the City returns.

Performance Venues

Q-club @The AGOG Gallery

A rooftop bar and at a gallery

The Commune

A radical bookstore, coffee shop, and library.

Chicago’s Piano Bar

An adult party playground with a 1920s Gatsby theme.

Mix Cocktail Bar

Mixology meets fine dining

The Playground

The new way weekends can be spent in Joburg.

The Marabi Club

Live jazz performances are accompanied by superb food and drink.

Railways Cafe

If you’re a person with an eye for eccentric oddities and bohemian rapture then Railways Cafe is...

Bailey’s Live

A live music performance venue with great seating

Radium Beer Hall

A historic bar offering live music performances

Rockets Bryanston (Afrocoustics)

Thursday nights of live performances

Rumours Lounge

A vibrant and popular entertainment venue

The Bassline

A venue that caters for live performances and events

Katzy’s Live Rosebank

A luxurious dining experience and live music

Kitcheners Carvery Bar

A historic vibrant music venue

Six Cocktail Bar

Live performances and cocktails