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Upcoming Theatre & Comedy Shows
MAMMA MIA!
13 Oct to 22 Nov 2026 | The feel-good performance celebrating the magic of ABBA returns.
Read moreThe Jungle Book
14 to 27 Sept 2026 | VR Theatrical restages their adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s the 'Jungle...
Read moreMpho Popps Birthday Show
26-27 June 2026 | An annual comedy special highlight.
Read moreAfropocalypse
19 Nov to 7 Dec 2025 | A new South African production directed by Daniel Buckland.
Read moreComedy in the Park
20 June 2026 | A mid-month comedy show with your favourite comedians.
Read moreRoyal Countess Zingara
Starts 20 Jun 2026 | Dazzling dinner and show spectacular.
Read morePeter Pan Jr.
9 June - 26 July 2026 | A magical performance for the young and young at heart.
Read moreThe Rocky Horror Show
12 Jun to 16 Aug 2026 | The legendary cult musical lands in Joburg.
Read moreMidnight in Parys
12 Jun to 12 Jul 2026 | An award-winning team presents this new play about fateful connections and...
Read moreRise 76: The Story of June 16th
5 to 28 Jun 2026 | A powerful South African work that reimagines the historical June 16 youth...
Read moreThe Unlikely Secret Agent
5 to 21 Jun 2026 | The riveting story of an underground ANC agent detained by the Apartheid...
Read moreThe Murder of Roger Ackroyd
21 Aug to 27 Sept 2026 | Agatha Christie's murder mystery takes the Montecasino stage.
Read moreThe Frog Princess
17 June - 18 July 2026 | Magic, adventure, friendship, and a little bit of mischief.
Read moreSchalk Bezuidenhout: Hey Hey Divorcé
26-28 June 2026 | Acclaimed SA star finds comedy in his own divorce.
Read morebReady To Laugh
26 Jun 2026 | The monthly local standup show features Kagiso Lediga as the June headliner.
Read moreBorn To Diva
20 Jun 2026 | A renowned one-woman show starring cabaret artist Tonya Koenderman.
Read moreUpcoming Dance Shows
Klitsgras Fire Festival
25 July 2026 | A celebration of movement, rhythm, and community spirit around a fire.
Read morePrivate Presley – The Ballet
24 Oct to 30 Nov 2025 | A ballet production about the life and legend of Elvis Presley.
Read moreCape Ballet Africa presents Swan Lake
7 to 21 Aug 2026 | World’s most loved and enduring ballet comes to Johannesburg.
Read moreWGRUV Dance Company: Highlights
9 to 12 Jul & 20 to 23 Aug 2026 | A winter series of contemporary and classical ballet.
Read moreThe Bacchae: An African Choral Ballet
3 to 12 Jul 2026 | A bold reimagining of the Euripides classic.
Read moreRites & Rituals – Moving into Dance
19 to 21 Jun 2026 | Celebration of seasoned female choreographers, Sylvia Glasser and Esther Nasser.
Read moreUpcoming Music Gigs & Concerts
Kunye
4 July 2026 | An event that connects major artists with their fans.
Read moreJames Bay on Tour [CANCELLED]
21 Mar 2026 | The internationally acclaimed English singer-songwriter performs in South Africa.
Read moreRosefest
9 August 2026 | Shekhinah’s all-female music festival returns.
Read moreZee Nation Fest
9 Aug 2026 | A day to night music festival hosted by DJ Zinhle.
Read moreBasha Uhuru Festival – Sounds of Freedom
27 June 2026 | An annual youth festival celebrating the arts.
Read moreFRIENDS & FAMILIA
8 May, 12 Jun & 3 Jul 2026 | A soundtrack for the winter curated by DJ duo CIRCLES & SQUARES.
Read morePJ Powers: I’m Coming Home
31 Oct & 1 Nov 2025 | Breathtaking production by the Mzansi Youth Choir featuring the...
Read moreJ. Cole’s ‘The Fall Off World Tour’
12 Dec 2026 | The international rapper stops in Joburg on his The Fall Off World Tour.
Read moreJill Scott: To Whom This May Concern
7 November 2026 | The neo-soul icon comes to Mzansi
Read moreDAVE: The Boy Who Played the Harp Tour
3 Oct 2026 | The global rap superstar is coming to South Africa for the first time ever.
Read moreTamia Live
10 Aug 2026 | Canadian singer-songwriter and global R&B superstar makes a special return to South...
Read moreMaxwell Live
8 Aug 2026 | American R&B and neo-soul icon brings his sultry, smooth vocals to Pretoria.
Read moreBongane Sax Presents: Sweet Love
1 Aug 2026 | Live concert celebrating the music of Tamia and Brandy.
Read moreSpoegwolf & Francois van Coke
28 June 2026 | Leading Afrikaaner rock artists headline the outdoor Sunset Music Series.
Read moreScatterlings
1 Aug 2026 | A music festival featuring South Africa's biggest stars and celebrating unity.
Read moreLa Vida With Mi Casa
15 June 2026 | South Africa's favourite trio celebrates Youth Day.
Read moreHouseNaxiion
29 Aug 2026 | Four decades of house music in one night.
Read moreLimp Bizkit Live
13 Dec 2026 | The iconic nu metal band hit South African stages.
Read moreSheer City & VNJ Ball present Rebolledo
3 Jul 2026 | Two powerhouse event organisations bring the Mexican electronic music artist and more...
Read moreHonour The Fathers
21 June 2026 | A Father's Day celebration in the Cradle of Humankind, featuring Vusi Mahlasela.
Read moreNE-YO Live in South Africa
18 Oct 2026 | The three-time Grammy award-winning hitmaker returns to South African stages.
Read moreKeenan Meyer: We Are The Children Now
16 Jun 2026 | Keenan Meyer and some of South Africa’s most celebrated musicians present a...
Read morePerformance Venues
Q-club @The AGOG Gallery
A rooftop bar and at a gallery
Read moreThe Commune
A radical bookstore, coffee shop, and library.
Read moreChicago’s Piano Bar
An adult party playground with a 1920s Gatsby theme.
Read moreMix Cocktail Bar
Mixology meets fine dining
Read moreThe Playground
The new way weekends can be spent in Joburg.
Read moreThe Marabi Club
Live jazz performances are accompanied by superb food and drink.
Read moreRailways Cafe
If you’re a person with an eye for eccentric oddities and bohemian rapture then Railways Cafe is...
Read moreBailey’s Live
A live music performance venue with great seating
Read moreRadium Beer Hall
A historic bar offering live music performances
Read moreRockets Bryanston (Afrocoustics)
Thursday nights of live performances
Read moreRumours Lounge
A vibrant and popular entertainment venue
Read moreThe Bassline
A venue that caters for live performances and events
Read moreKatzy’s Live Rosebank
A luxurious dining experience and live music
Read moreKitcheners Carvery Bar
A historic vibrant music venue
Read moreSix Cocktail Bar
Live performances and cocktails
Read moreHugh’s Jazz Club
Braamfontein | A premium, world-class Jazz club.
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