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SUMMARY:Lira’s 'Still Here' concert brings a powerful return to Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:There are some voices that feel like home in South Africa. And when Lira steps back onto a Johannesburg stage this April\, it will be more than just another night of live music. It will be something deeply personal.\nAfter time away from the spotlight\, the beloved singer is making a return with Still Here\, an intimate live show set to unfold at the Lyric Theatre\, Gold Reef City\, on Saturday\, 18 April 2026.\n\nA night that feels bigger than a concert\nThe idea behind Still Here is simple but powerful. It is not just about revisiting hits. It is about storytelling\, healing\, and connection.\nAudiences can expect a stripped-back yet emotionally rich performance\, where Lira is joined by her band to reimagine some of her most iconic songs. The show promises a blend of music and movement\, drawing fans into a space that feels both reflective and celebratory.\n\nWhy this moment matters\nLira has long been more than just a performer. Her music has carried messages of love\, identity\, and resilience\, often mirroring the emotional landscape of her audience.\nThis latest chapter leans into that even more. The Still Here concept speaks directly to survival\, growth\, and the quiet strength that comes with overcoming life’s challenges.\nIn a city like Johannesburg\, where life moves fast and pressures run high\, that message lands differently. It is not just entertainment. It feels like a shared pause.\n\nWhat to expect on the night\nThe evening kicks off at 7pm\, with ticket prices ranging from R375 to R550. The venue\, known for its acoustics and intimate setting\, is the perfect backdrop for a performance built on emotion rather than spectacle.\nFans can expect familiar favourites\, reworked with fresh arrangements\, alongside moments that feel spontaneous and deeply human. It is the kind of show where the silence between songs matters just as much as the music itself.\n\nA quiet reminder of music’s power\nThere is something fitting about the title Still Here. It is simple\, but it says everything.\nIn a time where artists come and go quickly\, Lira’s return feels steady and grounded. It is a reminder that some voices do not fade. They evolve\, they deepen\, and when they return\, they bring something new with them.\nFor Joburg audiences\, this is not just another date on the events calendar. It is one of those nights you will likely remember long after the final note.\nFollow Joburg ETC on Facebook\, Twitter\, TikTok and Instagram\n\nFor more News in Johannesburg\, visit joburgetc.com
URL:https://www.joburgetc.com/whats-on-single/lira-still-here-johannesburg-2026/
LOCATION:Lyric Theatre\, Corner Of Northern Parkway &\, Data Cres\, Ormonde\, Johannesburg South\, 2159\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2159\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Johannesburg
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SUMMARY:ULTRA South Africa 2026 brings global electronic heavyweights to Joburg and Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:ULTRA South Africa 2026 \nJohannesburg - Saturday\, April 25\, 2026 at Expo Centre at Nasrec\nCape Town - Sunday\, April 26\, 2026 at The Ostrich\nTickets now on sale\nULTRA South Africa has just revealed the full lineup for its upcoming 11th edition\, taking place at the Expo Centre at Nasrec in Johannesburg on Saturday\, April 25\, 2026 and at The Ostrich in Cape Town on Sunday\, April 26\, 2026. \nULTRA South Africa 2026 will feature Main Stage headliners such as tech-house sensation John Summit\, French hitmaker DJ Snake\, progressive house icon Axwell\, and a special back-to-back set from Afrojack and R3hab. Joining these superstar headliners will be talented support acts such as Apashe\, Kyle Watson\, DJ Kent\, TiMO ODV b2b Kyle Cassim\, Indigo\, Headroom b2b Geometric Flux\, Niskerone b2b Dakota\, and Kurt April. \nMeanwhile\, the RESISTANCE Stage will feature a world-class roster of underground headliners such as New York legend Dennis Ferrer and South African powerhouse Shimza\, in addition to support performances from Major League DJz\, Caiiro b3b De Capo b3b Enco Napa b3b\, Kitty Amor\, Mpho.Wav\, Mila-Rose\, Baby Whitz\, and Kid Fonque.\nIn Johannesburg\, ULTRA South Africa will bring back The Groove Rooma dedicated space to step into the heart of African electronic music culture. This stage is a high-energy showcase of the continent's most influential sounds\, featuring artists such as Scorpion Kings\, DBN Gogo\, Liquideep\, Dlala Thukzin\, Oscar Mbo\, DJ Lag x Que DJ\, Sun-El Musician\, 2shoes\, Lelowhatsgood\, and Slow Poison.\nAdditionally\, the UMF Radio Stage presented by Confessions.za will make its Johannesburg debut as an intimate home for boundary-pushing sounds\, featuring Dean Fuel\, Cinimin\, Chunda Munki\, Vimo\, Connie\, Aidin Caye\, Mia\, Skelm\, Jevan Binder\, and Threemanweave.\nSince its inception in 2014\, ULTRA South Africa has grown into a cornerstone of the local music calendar\, drawing tens of thousands of fans from across South Africa and beyond each year. The festival has played host to a long list of global electronic music heavyweights and has become a must-attend event for dance music lovers. \nThe 2026 edition returns over a massive long weekend\, transforming Johannesburg’s Expo Centre at Nasrec and Cape Town’s The Ostrich into world-class festival destinations. With cutting-edge production\, top-tier sound\, and the unmistakable ULTRA atmosphere\, ULTRA South Africa promises an unmatched celebration of electronic music culture. \nULTRA South Africa is part of the ULTRA Worldwide family\, which continues to cement its status as the world’s most international music festival brand. Boasting active events on all six inhabited continents\, including the flagship Ultra Music Festival in Miami\, the global festival brand is heralded for delivering an unparalleled combination of top-tier electronic talent\, cutting-edge technology and large-scale productions. \nULTRA SOUTH AFRICA 2026 TICKETING INFO\n\n\n \t General Access: From R995 (limited availability)\n \t VIP: From R2\,000 (limited availability)\n \t VVIP (Johannesburg only): From R4\,500\n\nFor those wanting to elevate their ULTRA South Africa experience and book an exclusive VVIP table\, please email tables@ultrasouthafrica.com. \nTickets are on sale now at ultrasouthafrica.com\nStay connected with ULTRA South Africa on Instagram\, Facebook\, and X.\n Watch the official #UltraSA2025 aftermovie here.\nULTRA South Africa 2026 media application is now open \nPhoto selects from ULTRA South Africa 2025\nULTRA SOUTH AFRICA 2026 LINEUP\nHEADLINERS (A-Z)  \nAFROJACK B2B R3HAB\nAXWELL\nDENNIS FERRER\nDJ SNAKE\nJOHN SUMMIT\nSHIMZA\nSUPPORT\nAPASHE\nCAIIRO B3B ENOO B3B DA CAPO\nDBN GOGO\nKITTY AMOR\nKYLE WATSON\nMAJOR LEAGUE DJZ \nADDITIONAL SUPPORT\n2SHOES\nAIDIN CAYE\nBABY WHITZ\nCHUNDA MUNKI\nCINIMIN\nCONNIE\nDEAN FUEL\nDJ KENT\nDJ LAG x QUE DJ\nDLALA THUKZIN\nDWSON\nHEADROOM B2B GEOMETRIC FLUX\nINDIGO\nJEVAN BINDER\nKID FONQUE\nKURT APRIL\nLELOWHATSGOOD\nLIQUIDEEP\nMIA\nMILA-ROSE\nMPHO.WAV\nNISKERONE B2B DAKOTA\nOSCAR MBO\nROZ\nSKELM\nSLOW POISON\nSUN-EL MUSICIAN\nTHREEMANWEAVE\nTIMO ODV B2B KYLE CASSIM\nVIMO\nFollow Joburg ETC on Facebook\, Twitter\, TikTok and Instagram\n\nFor more News in Johannesburg\, visit joburgetc.com
URL:https://www.joburgetc.com/whats-on-single/ultra-south-africa-2026-lineup-dates-tickets/
LOCATION:Johannesburg Expo Centre Corner Nasrec & Randshow Roads\, Johannesburg\, 2091\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2091\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Johannesburg
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SUMMARY:Swan Lake returns to Montecasino this August with Cape Ballet Africa
DESCRIPTION:\nCAPE BALLET AFRICA BRINGS SWAN LAKE\nTO MONTECASINO IN AUGUST\nSouth Africa’s leading ballet company returns to Johannesburg after thrilling Gauteng audiences in December\nThe world’s most loved ballet comes to Johannesburg as Global Star Events and Cape Ballet Africa present the legendary Swan Lake at the Teatro\, Montecasino\, from 07 August for a strictly limited season. This follows the resounding sell-out success of The Nutcracker in the same venue in December 2025. Tickets for Swan Lake are on sale at webtickets.co.za.\nA masterpiece that has captivated audiences for generations\, Swan Lake remains the pinnacle of classical ballet – a timeless tale of love\, magic\, and sacrifice. Set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent and soaring score\, this breathtaking production weaves a story of passion\, betrayal\, and eternal devotion.\nPrince Siegfried’s heart is captured by Odette\, a princess cursed to live as a swan by day. Their fates entwine in a powerful struggle against evil\, where love must prove stronger than the sorcery that seeks to tear them apart.\nCelebrated for artistic excellence and expressive storytelling\, Cape Ballet Africa brings dramatic intensity and elegance to this cherished classic. Opulent sets\, sumptuous costumes\, and iconic\, enduring choreography combine to create a ballet experience that will stir your soul and leave you breathless.\nExperience the grandeur\, grace\, and emotional power of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake in Johannesburg’s most spectacular theatre setting. This new production is created and performed by a 50-strong member company\, featuring choreography and stage direction by Georgian-born\, now London-based\, former principal ballerina with the English National Ballet\, Elena Glurjidze. Serendipitously\, her final performance with the English National Ballet was as Odette/Odile in Derek Deane's Swan Lake at the London Coliseum on 18 January 2015\, the role she first danced with the Company in 2002. \nFor this brand new South African premiere\, exquisite costumes are designed by Marcel Meyer with magnificent sets by Michael Mitchell; the same team that created the grand designs for the double Naledi Award-nominated The Nutcracker. \nDebbie Turner\, CEO and Artistic Director of Cape Ballet Africa\, says\, "Having had such a brilliant response from Johannesburg audiences for The Nutracker last year\, our wonderful dancers cannot wait to present another hugely popular ballet in Swan Lake."\nSimon Bryce\, CEO of Global Star Events\, adds\, "There are certain shows that are always exciting to bring to the stage\, because you know the audience is going to respond enthusiastically. Swan Lake is so iconic and so loved\, and this is a fantastic new production. We know fans are going to love it."\nThroughout the run\, matinee\, late afternoon\, and evening performances are on offer – choose what works best for you and your theatre companions!\nShare the magic of Swan Lake with family and friends. Take advantage of the special offer and save 15% on a purchase of 4 tickets valid for the top two ticket prices for all Monday to Thursday and Sunday evening performances\, giving you even more opportunity to experience the elegance\, drama\, and breathtaking beauty of this iconic ballet for less.\nSunday\, August 9\, is Women’s Day. Moms\, wives\, sisters\, and daughters\, make sure you buy your tickets – or that your friends\, family\, and partners treat you to a special romantic outing! Monday\, August 10\, is a public holiday\, so make sure to extend your Women’s Day celebrations into the long weekend with a 1pm Monday performance.\nCape Ballet Africa and Global Star Events’ Swan Lake brings Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece back to the stage in Johannesburg for a season of intoxicating intrigue and mesmerising elegance. The limited season opens on 7 August 2026. Make sure you book early to avoid disappointment! The show is recommended for all ages over five years. Ticket prices range from R220 to R720. Tickets are available from webtickets.co.za. Cape Town season details to be announced soon.\nFollow Joburg ETC on Facebook\, Twitter\, TikTok and Instagram\n\nFor more News in Johannesburg\, visit joburgetc.com\n\n
URL:https://www.joburgetc.com/whats-on-single/swan-lake-montecasino-johannesburg-2026/
LOCATION:Montecasino\, Teatro Road\, 1 Montecasino Blvd\, Fourways\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2055\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Johannesburg
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SUMMARY:Comic Con Africa 2026 is bringing four days of gaming\, cosplay\, and fandom to Joburg
DESCRIPTION:There is something about the moment you walk into Comic Con Africa. The noise. The colour. The capes flowing past you. For four days\, it feels like Johannesburg quietly hands over the keys to the geeks\, the gamers\, the cosplayers and the collectors.\nNow\, Comic Con Africa is officially returning for its sixth edition\, running from 24 to 27 September 2026 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec. Doors open at 09:00 each day\, with the festival wrapping up at 18:00 on Sunday.\nFor fans across Gauteng and beyond\, that is more than just a date on the calendar. It is a ritual.\n\nA festival built for every fandom\nComic Con Africa has grown into the continent’s largest celebration of pop culture and gaming. What started as a niche gathering has become a full-scale cultural moment that draws thousands of fans from across South Africa.\nExpect the familiar favourites to return. Artist Alley will once again showcase comic book creators and illustrators. The main stage will host headline sessions. The convention floor will be packed with exhibitors selling everything from rare comics and graphic novels to gaming gear\, collectibles and pop culture apparel.\nEsports\, daily casual cosplay competitions and interactive gaming experiences are also on the cards. Organisers have confirmed that this edition will continue expanding its activities\, with more open spaces for fans to connect and additional free-to-play gaming competitions.\nAnd yes\, the celebrity line-up is expected to include actors\, comic book artists\, cosplayers and industry insiders\, with opportunities for Q&A sessions\, autograph signings\, and meet-and-greet photo moments.\n\nMore than merch and movies\nWhat keeps people coming back is not just the shopping. It is the sense of belonging.\nComic Con Africa positions itself as a space where everyone is invited to be unapologetically themselves\, regardless of background\, ability or identity. In a city as diverse and fast-paced as Joburg\, that kind of environment matters.\nScroll through social media during the event\, and you will see it. Groups of friends in coordinated cosplay. Parents introducing their kids to their first convention. Hardcore gamers lining up for tournaments. It is a mix that feels uniquely South African\, proudly global but grounded in local energy.\n\nWhat you need to know before you go\nThe event takes place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre\, corner of Rand Show Road and Nasrec Road. Parking is available at the venue for R40\, payable to B Free Parking\, although organisers recommend using e-hailing services where possible.\nKids aged five and under enter free. Anyone under 16 must attend with an adult aged 21 or older\, and parental guidance is advised for some content.\nIt is important to note that tickets are non-refundable. Add-on tickets such as photo opportunities\, autograph sessions\, combo deals or after-dark events do not grant access to the festival itself. You will still need a day pass or four day pass for entry.\nComic Con Africa also films and photographs the event for promotional and archival purposes. While the team makes reasonable efforts to accommodate guests who prefer not to be featured\, large stage sessions and crowd shots may include audience members.\nRight of admission is reserved.\n\nWhy September in Joburg feels right\nThere is something poetic about Comic Con landing in late September. Spring in Johannesburg is already buzzing. The jacarandas are preparing to bloom. The city shakes off winter and leans into colour.\nFor four days at Nasrec\, that colour just becomes a little louder.\nWhether you are a lifelong comic book collector\, an esports enthusiast\, a film fanatic or simply curious about what all the fuss is about\, Comic Con Africa 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest pop culture weekends on the South African calendar.\nDust off the costume. Charge the console. September is calling.\nFollow Joburg ETC on Facebook\, Twitter\, TikTok and Instagram\n\nFor more News in Johannesburg\, visit joburgetc.com\n\n 
URL:https://www.joburgetc.com/whats-on-single/comic-con-africa-2026-johannesburg/
LOCATION:Johannesburg Expo Centre Corner Nasrec & Randshow Roads\, Johannesburg\, 2091\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2091\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Johannesburg
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