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Fourways in January 2026: shows, family fun, and easy summer escapes

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January 15, 2026

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January in Fourways always feels like a soft landing back into city life. The traffic eases, the evenings stretch a little longer, and the area’s mix of theatres, wildlife spots, and entertainment hubs comes into its own. Whether you are entertaining kids on school holidays or easing back into work mode, Fourways offers a surprisingly full calendar this month.

Theatre lights and big shows

Montecasino is the heartbeat of January entertainment in the area. From mid-month, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS takes over The Teatro, running from Saturday, 17 January, through to late February. The return of this classic musical has already sparked plenty of chatter online, especially among Joburg theatre lovers who remember earlier runs at the venue.

Just across the piazza, the Pieter Toerien Theatre continues to deliver intimate productions. Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat wraps up its run at the start of February, while Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist brings his farewell tour to the Studio Theatre. It is the kind of lineup that makes Montecasino feel like a mini West End, without the long-haul flight.

Family fun that beats the heat

When the kids need to burn energy, Fourways Mall remains a reliable go-to. Bounce Inc. stays packed with trampolines and padded walls, while The Fun Company offers bowling lanes, arcade games, and a 4D theatre under one roof. Adventure Golf and Xtreme Indoor Karting add competitive fun for teens and adults, and Hamleys Play Park keeps younger kids busy.

Parents often swap tips on social media about midweek specials, especially deals like Half Price Tuesdays at The Fun Company. It is worth checking venue pages before you go.

Wildlife on your doorstep

For something slower paced, Croc City Crocodile and Reptile Park offers guided talks and close-up encounters that are both educational and entertaining. Montecasino Bird Gardens is another favourite, with winding paths, colourful birdlife, and resident lemurs that always steal the show.

If you are willing to travel slightly further, nearby options like Lory Park Zoo and the Lion and Safari Park turn a Fourways base into an easy wildlife weekend.

Markets, green spaces, and outdoor escapes

January mornings are perfect for Lonehill Park. Locals walk the dam loop, picnic under the trees, or simply enjoy some green space before the heat sets in. On the Kyalami edge, the Prison Break Market continues to draw crowds with food stalls, ceramics, fresh produce, and a dedicated play area for kids.

Horse riding at Shepherd’s Fold Stables in Muldersdrift is another popular escape, especially for families looking to get out of the city without committing to a full-day trip.

Switch off and slow down

If your January resolution is rest, Life Day Spa Fourways delivers exactly that. From massages to heated pools and steam rooms, it is a reset button for frazzled nervous systems. Altitude Beach offers a very different kind of downtime, with pool lounging and DJ sets that blur the line between day and night.

For something gentler, The Secret Tea Garden hosts Coffee, Camera’s and Cake on Sunday, 25 January. It is a relaxed meetup for visual storytellers and creatives, and a reminder that Fourways still has pockets of quiet charm.

Beyond Fourways for a day

One of Fourways’ biggest perks is location. Gold Reef City, the Apartheid Museum, and Johannesburg Zoo all make manageable day trips, while Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens offers waterfalls and shaded walks when you need a change of pace.

January 2026 in Fourways is not about one headline event. It is about choice. Big musicals, active family fun, wildlife encounters, and easy escapes all sit within a short drive of each other. That balance is exactly why so many Joburgers keep coming back.