Top Things to Do in Joburg This Weekend: 26 to 28 September

Heritage Month is in full swing and Joburg is celebrating in true Jozi style: big festivals, street fairs, powerful stage productions, kids’ entertainment, and unforgettable music. Whether you’re a foodie, culture-lover, jazz fan, or just looking for family fun, this weekend’s line-up is overflowing. Here’s the mega guide.

Parkhurst Village Fair

After almost a decade away, the Parkhurst Village Fair makes its return to Verity Park with a full day of music, yoga, food stalls, and kids’ activities. Locals are buzzing about this one, saying it feels like “the Parkhurst we remember” is finally back. From street food to live performances, this fair is about community spirit and Joburg heritage at its best.
When: Saturday, 27 September from 10am to 8pm
Where: Verity Park, Parkhurst
Cost: From R40pp to R90pp

The Great Train Race 10-Year Anniversary

One of South Africa’s quirkiest heritage spectacles celebrates a milestone anniversary. The Great Train Race recreates the legendary 1930 duel between Woolf Barnato’s Bentley and Le Train Bleu, with vintage cars, motorcycles, aircraft, and a steam locomotive putting on a show. It’s a rare mix of history, nostalgia, and speed that draws enthusiasts from across Gauteng.
When: Saturday, 27 September from 8.30am to 4pm
Where: Heidelberg Railway Station
Cost: Free–R250pp

St David’s Marist Inanda SpringFest

A family-friendly spring celebration with live music from Mi Casa, DJ Kent, and the school’s bands, plus a curated market and plenty of food stalls. The Gin, Beer, and Wine Bars give it a festival vibe, and rugby fans can watch SA vs Argentina live on the big screen.
When: Saturday, 27 September from 1pm
Where: St David’s Marist Inanda, Sandton
Cost: Free–R300pp, VIP from R1250pp

Bryanston Market Heritage Day Celebration

Celebrate Heritage Day with Bryanston Market’s theme of Ubuntu: “I am because we are.” Expect weaving, live African music, children’s activities, crafts, and wholesome food with local flavour. This one’s all about reconnecting with community and creativity.
When: Wednesday, 24 September from 9am to 3pm
Where: Bryanston Market, Sandton
Cost: Free entry

Design Quarter Luxury Car Show

From sleek sports cars to rare investment models, the Design Quarter Luxury Car Show is pure eye candy for petrolheads. Add live music and the chic Sandton setting, and you’ve got an event that’s as much about style as horsepower.
When: Wednesday, 24 September from 3pm to 8pm
Where: Design Quarter Piazza, Sandton
Cost: Free entry

Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra Symphonic Jazz Festival

The JPO teams up with the ZAR Jazz Orchestra led by Marcus Wyatt for a night of South African jazz reimagined with full orchestra and rhythm section. Heritage Month feels incomplete without jazz, and this concert captures the city’s soundscape.
When: Wednesday, 24 September
Where: Linder Auditorium, Parktown
Cost: From R180pp

African Feminisms Gathering

A four-day symposium hosted by the Goethe-Institut that brings together scholars, artists, and organisers to explore justice, representation, and feminist futures. With panel discussions, workshops, and performances, it’s a powerful mix of art and activism.
When: Thursday to Saturday, 25–28 September
Where: Goethe-Institut Johannesburg

Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival

Africa’s premier jazz festival takes over Sandton Convention Centre with Grammy-winner Esperanza Spalding, Meshell Ndegeocello, Oumou Sangaré, Thandi Ntuli, and more. Social media is buzzing with people planning their looks and weekend passes. This is Joburg’s biggest musical highlight of the month.
When: Friday to Sunday, 26–28 September
Where: Sandton Convention Centre
Cost: From R1350pp

Fourways Mall Night Market

The Fourways Mall Night Market is back with live music, food stalls, and kids’ entertainment under the stars. It’s a perfect Friday night out that combines shopping and socialising with family fun.
When: Friday, 26 September from 4pm to 9pm
Where: Fourways Mall
Cost: Free entry

Roll Up Fest at Syringa Park

The first-ever Roll Up Fest features Kelvin Momo, DJ Maphorisa, and more in a springtime celebration of music, culture, and food. Expect amapiano, hip hop, deep house, Afro house, and even old school jams in a 420-friendly atmosphere.
When: Saturday, 27 September from 12pm to 10pm
Where: Syringa Park, Muldersdrift
Cost: From R150pp

Garage Paint Party at Hotel Sky

Joburg’s neon paint party returns with live percussion, DJs, and interactive paint fun. Guests arrive in white and leave glowing in splashes of neon coloura night of pure rhythm and expression.
When: Saturday, 27 September from 7.30pm to midnight
Where: Hotel Sky Sandton
Cost: R200pp

Indaba Hotel Spring Sip & Swirl

The much-loved gin and wine festival is back with tastings, live entertainment, artisanal food, and a market. Perfect for a lazy Sunday of indulgence and flavour.
When: Sunday, 28 September from 10am to 6pm
Where: Indaba Hotel, Fourways
Cost: R200pp

Sunday Society Picnic at The Maslow

Celebrate Heritage Month with bubbles and a gourmet picnic basket in a South African Chic setting. Guests are encouraged to wear traditional attire for this stylish picnic experience.
When: Sunday, 28 September from 1pm to 5pm
Where: The Maslow Hotel, Sandton
Cost: From R1600 per couple

The Golden Thread with The Chanticleer Singers

A choral concert tracing the golden thread between great composers like Tallis, Bach, and Brahms. This contemplative afternoon is perfect for lovers of sacred and classical choral music.
When: Sunday, 28 September from 3pm to 5pm
Where: St Stithians College Chapel, Sandton
Cost: R200–R250pp

GAIA Exhibition at Wits Art Museum

GAIA blends art, science, and plant humanities with artists’ books, life science specimens, and artworks exploring biodiversity and responsibility. A contemplative exhibition that honours late librarian Rosalind Cleaver’s vision.
When: Open during museum hours
Where: Wits Art Museum, Braamfontein
Cost: Free entry

One Long Table: September Edition

A curated dining experience around a single long table, this month themed “Butter Yellow.” Guests enjoy multi-course dining, flowing drinks, and snack stations in a setting designed for connection and conversation.
When: Saturday, 27 September from 1pm to 6pm
Where: Taroko Farm, Modderfontein
Cost: R2300pp

Born to Perform 2025

A showcase of young South African talent at Montecasino’s Teatro, featuring powerful performances of dance, music, and original compositions. It’s youth, creativity, and unstoppable energy in one production.
When: Saturday and Sunday, 27–28 September
Where: Teatro at Montecasino, Fourways
Cost: From R200pp

La Bella at The Cirk

The final weekend to catch La Bella, a sultry, fiery show celebrating femininity with drama, dance, violin, and vocal performances. Expect passion and spectacle in equal measure.
When: Running until 27 September
Where: The Cirk, Cresta Shopping Centre
Cost: From R180pp

Dancing the Death Drill at Joburg Theatre

A moving stage adaptation of Fred Khumalo’s novel about Pitso Motaung, a soldier haunted by the SS Mendi sinking. A blend of music, dance, and history that uncovers forgotten heritage.
When: Running until 28 September
Where: Joburg Theatre, Braamfontein
Cost: R150–R450pp

Jamie Fine’s If This Is It Tour

Canadian singer Jamie Fine brings her hits to Joburg with support from Armand Joubert, Rea Le Roux, and Martin Bester. Families are welcomebring camping chairs and blankets for a relaxed garden concert.
When: Saturday, 27 September from 12pm to 8pm
Where: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, Roodepoort
Cost: R350–R995pp

Secret Sunrise: Spring in Your Step

Start your Sunday with a guided silent disco in floral and pastel outfits. This one-hour pop-up dance is pure joy and energy, perfect for welcoming spring.
When: Sunday, 28 September from 8.30am to 9.30am
Where: Piza ē Vino, Fourways
Cost: From R100pp

Amahubo Symphony at Constitution Hill

Mbuso Khoza’s immersive cultural concert uses voices and horns to tell the story of Zulu kings and traditions. Staged at Constitution Hill, it’s a moving celebration of ancestral knowledge and heritage.
When: Sunday, 28 September from 12pm to 8pm
Where: Constitution Hill, Braamfontein
Cost: From R400pp

Everard Read’s Hare Necessities Exhibition

Guy du Toit’s bronze hares return in a playful yet poignant exhibition exploring connection, solitude, and daily rituals. These expressive pieces have become favourites of Joburg art lovers.
When: Until 27 September
Where: Everard Read, Rosebank
Cost: Free entry

Chickenhare and the Secret of the Groundhog

The animated sequel follows Chickenhare and friends on a time-bending quest. Currently showing at Ster-Kinekor cinemas across the city, it’s a fun family option for the school holidays.
When: Daily screenings
Where: Cinemas nationwide

3-2-1 Liftoff! at the Digital Dome

A hamster scientist and a fallen robot spark an intergalactic adventure in this immersive planetarium show for kids aged 6–12. A brilliant mix of fun and science.
When: Running until 4 October
Where: Wits Digital Dome, Braamfontein
Cost: R40–R70pp

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