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Upcoming Theatre & Comedy Shows
Tshwane Youth Arts Festival
19 - 29 Aug 2026 | A two-week long youth centered art festival.
Read moreMAMMA 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 moreAfropocalypse
19 Nov to 7 Dec 2025 | A new South African production directed by Daniel Buckland.
Read moreNina Hastie’s TANGENTS
17 and 18 July | Nina Hastie’s brand-new stand-up comedy show.
Read moreMy Children! My Africa!
20 to 24 Jul 2026 | A three-character play set near the last days of apartheid.
Read moreComedy in the Park
18 July 2026 | A mid-month comedy show with your favourite comedians.
Read moreRoyal Countess Zingara
Starts 20 Jun 2026 | Dazzling dinner and show spectacular.
Read moreMarc Lottering: Ankle Marc
7 Aug 2026 | South Africa's top comic shares his new stand-up comedy show.
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 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 moreDisney’s The Lion King JR
2 -19 July 2026 | South Africa's most beloved children's theatre production returns.
Read moreBarry Hilton
17 July 2026 | South Africa’s beloved comedian brings the funny to Hotel Sky.
Read moreComedy Night with Jason Goliath
10 July 2026 | A hilarious night featuring the South African Comic's Choice Awards™ winner.
Read moreSkhumba’s Weekend Comedy Special
10-11 July 2026 | A weekend of sharp humour, relatable storytelling and big laughs.
Read moreLoyiso Gola
28 Aug 2026 | The Emmy-nominated comedian offers a masterclass in satire and observational humor.
Read moreWoza Albert!
15 to 26 Jul 2026 | The award-winning, critically acclaimed protest play makes a highly anticipated...
Read moreWords & Nightmares
21 to 26 Jul 2026 | Play about a journalist confronting his demons while attempting to compile...
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 moreUpcoming Music Gigs & Concerts
Spring Fiesta
3 Oct 2026 | An annual showcase of top tier South African talent.
Read moreGalaxy 947 Joburg Day
5 Sept 2026 | An epic annual music festival featuring fan-favourite artists.
Read moreGalpalooza II: Klitsgras Drumming
9 August 2026 | A unique festival celebrating and honouring incredible women in the SA music and...
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 moreGalpalooza
9 August 2026 | A unique festival celebrating and honouring women in the South African music and...
Read moreZee Nation Fest
9 Aug 2026 | A day to night music festival hosted by DJ Zinhle.
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 moreScatterlings
1 Aug 2026 | A music festival featuring South Africa's biggest stars and celebrating unity.
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 moreNE-YO Live in South Africa
18 Oct 2026 | The three-time Grammy award-winning hitmaker returns to South African stages.
Read moreKehlani ft. Destin Conrad
15 Dec 2026 | Two-time Grammy Award-winning R&B vocalist Kehlani returns with special guest Destin...
Read moreFatboy Slim
12 Dec 2026 | Electronic music legend Fatboy Slim returns to South Africa.
Read moreR&B Fest
18 July 2026 | The ultimate old school R&B experience, leaving music lovers dancing all night long.
Read moreAndreas Tschopp x Shane Cooper
9 July 2026 | An intimate album release party with the Swiss trombonist and the Joburg-based...
Read moreZonke In The Park
9 Aug 2026 | The South African singer, songwriter, and record producer celebrates Women's Day at...
Read moreArno Carstens Live
17 July 2026 | An intimate evening with a platinum-selling, multiple award-winning...
Read moreMandelapalooza
18 July 2026 | A lifestyle event honouring the legacy of Nelson Mandela through live music and acts...
Read moreLiquideep Live
23 July 2026 | The two architects of South African soulful house perform new songs and familiar...
Read more1 Night with Fifi Cooper Tour
25 July 2026 | An intimate evening celebrating 11 years of the South African hip-hop and Motswako...
Read moreOskido’s Big Day Out
28 Nov 2026 | A lifestyle festival blending music, food, fashion and culture into a unique...
Read moreLady Zamar at The Greenhouse
9 Aug 2026 | The celebrated vocalist delivers a powerful performance on Women's Day.
Read moreGoldfish Submerged
8 Aug 2026 | The electronic, award-winning duo leads a high-energy event blending electronic dance...
Read moreAmapiano Fest
29 Aug 2026 | An evening celebrating the best of amapiano.
Read moreScorpion Kings Live
19 Sept 2026 | A family affair celebrating the unity and global rise of Amapiano.
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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