If you’re looking to add a little movement and energy to your next mall visit, there are loads of things to do at Eastgate Shopping Centre that will keep you entertained beyond shopping.
Whether you’re planning a family day out, meeting friends or simply trying something new, these entertainment spots bring a playful, active edge to the experience. Here’s a closer look at some of the standout attractions worth exploring on your next visit:
Roller skating fun at Road House Roller Rink
Located in the lower level of Eastgate Shopping Centre, the Road House Roller Rink offers a high-energy escape from the centre’s activities. You’ll find this indoor rink in Johannesburg opposite IndyKart and below Virgin Active, and it offers a lively space designed with both beginners and seasoned skaters in mind.
Whether you’re stepping onto skates for the first time or looking to sharpen your skills, the Road House Roller Rink provides a safe, social environment to learn, practise and simply have fun. It’s equally suited to casual outings with friends, family activities or spontaneous weekend plans. Benches inside the rink make it easy to gear up, while a small selection of snacks and slushies adds to the relaxed, accessible feel.
With free entry for spectators, it’s also an easy stop-in experience for those looking to soak up the atmosphere.
When: Wednesday and Thursday, 12pm to 6:30pm. Friday and Saturday, 9:30am to 9pm. Sunday and Public Holidays, 9:30am to 6:30pm. Closed on Monday and Tuesday
Where: Basement Parking Entrance 1 at Eastgate Shopping Centre, 43 Bradford Rd, Bedfordview, Germiston
Website: roadhouserollerrink.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 081 357 5665
The first-of-its-kind Air360 Skate Park & Pump Track
AIR360 at Eastgate Shopping Centre brings a fresh, high-energy concept to the mall’s entertainment offering. Designed as a safe and dynamic space, it caters to both youth and adults across all skill levels, with a focus on wheel-based sports and movement.
AIR360 is one of the first facilities of its kind in South Africa, and combines elements of a concept store and an active play environment. Here, beginners can learn and more experienced riders can refine their skills.
When: Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 6pm. Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 6pm. Closed on Monday
Where: Rooftop at Eastgate Shopping Centre, 43 Bradford Rd, Bedfordview, Germiston
Website: air360.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 076 833 2770
The joy of play for all ages at The Magic Company
The Magic Company is one of those easy and accessible things to do at Eastge Shopping Centre, promising hours of variety and fun. This vibrant venue is open to all ages, offering everything from classic and modern arcade games to immersive theatre-style rides and interactive attractions.
Visitors can take on ten-pin bowling, enjoy bumper cars, or explore the interactive pixel floor, making it an easy choice for families, groups of friends or casual outings.
When: Wednesday and Thursday, 12pm to 6:30pm. Friday and Saturday, 9:30am to 9pm. Sunday and Public Holidays, 9:30am to 6:30pm. Closed on Monday and Tuesday
Where: Roof Level Next to Hamleys at Eastgate Shopping Centre, 43 Bradford Rd, Bedfordview, Germiston
Website: themagiccompany.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 010 448 7009
Need for speed at IndyKart Indoor Go Karting
IndyKart is South Africa’s biggest indoor go karting in Johannesburg. Their track offers thrill-seekers 475 metres of exhilarating track to zoom around, with fourteen brand-new Sodi RT8 Karts.
At their branch in Bedfordview, you can look forward to smooth concrete, which results in an impressive 50-second average lap time at a maximum speed of 65 km/hour. All go-karts can race on the track simultaneously, making this the ideal venue for birthday parties, team building, family days out, or simply a great day out that includes pulse-racing adrenaline. With no less than thirteen corners of various technical levels, this track is perfect for the pros and forgiving enough for first-time drivers.
Cost: From R150pp, book online
When: Monday to Sunday, 9am to 7pm. Friday, 9am to 9pm
Where: Basement Parking Entrance 1 at Eastgate Shopping Centre, 43 Bradford Rd, Bedfordview, Germiston
Website: indykart.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 011 764 2771
Catch a blockbuster at Ster Kinekor
Ster-Kinekor Eastgate is set on the rooftop and offers a premium movie-going experience designed for comfort and quality. The complex features ten cinemas, each equipped with the latest in digital projection technology, ensuring crystal-clear visuals and immersive surround sound that bring every film to life.
Plush, luxury seating enhances the experience, making it easy to settle in and enjoy everything from the latest blockbusters to quieter, more intimate screenings.
When: Monday to Sunday, 9am to 7pm. Friday, 9am to 9pm
Where: Rooftop Piazza, next to Piatto at Eastgate Shopping Centre, 43 Bradford Rd, Bedfordview, Germiston
Website: sterkinekor.com | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 087 055 0064
