From rooftop wine tastings and pop-up parties to soulful Sunday sessions and a little mystery after dark, the city is alive with energy this weekend. Expect great music, good food, and plenty of reasons to get outside, whether you’re sipping, dancing, sleuthing, or simply soaking up the sunshine. Joburg’s got your weekend plans covered.
Here’s what’s happening across the city from Friday to Sunday.
Sandton
KUNYE JOZI IX
- Saturday, 8 November 12:00 pm
- Central Square Park, Morningside
- Tickets from R700 on Howler.
Experience the pulse of South African house music at KUNYE JOZI IX, the latest edition of Shimza’s iconic festival, bringing together top local and international DJs for a day of unity, rhythm, and culture. Happening at Huddle Park on 8 November, expect soulful beats, vibrant energy, and that unmistakable “Together As One” vibe that defines Kunye.
Northern Suburbs
Dolci Cafe Rooftop Wine Festival
- Saturday, 8 November, from 12 pm
- Dolci Cafe, Craighall Park
- Tickets from R250 on Howler
Sip, swirl, and savour over 100 wines from 30+ local and international estates at this relaxed outdoor tasting in Craighall Park this Saturday. With rain cover, good vibes, and plenty to pour, it’s the perfect Saturday for Joburg wine lovers. Don’t forget to Uber.
Johannesburg Central
Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR
- Tuesday, 4 November to Wednesday, 24 December from 12 pm
- The People's Theatre, Johannesburg Theatre, Braamfontein
- Tickets from R175 on Web Tickets
Get ready to “Move it, move it!” as Madagascar Jr. brings Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria, and the penguins to life at The Peoples Theatre from 4 November to 24 December 2025. This fun-filled musical adventure is perfect for the whole family, packed with laughter, catchy tunes, and all your favourite characters from the hit DreamWorks film.
I Am Dark & Lovely Festival
- Saturday, 8 November from 4 pm
- The Sheds, 1 Fox Street
- Tickets available via the Dark and Lovely App
Celebrate beauty, music, and black South African culture at the I Am Dark & Lovely Festival on 8 November at The Sheds, 1 Fox Street. With a powerhouse lineup featuring Uncle Waffles, Nasty C, Cassper Nyovest, DJ Zinhle, and more, this vibrant festival brings together hair, fashion, and music in one unforgettable celebration.
1920s Mobsters and Murder
- Saturday, 8 November from 6 pm
- The Rand Club, Marshalltown
- Tickets from R575 on Quicket
Step back into the roaring twenties at 1920s Mobsters and Murder at The Rand Club on 8 November, an immersive dinner theatre experience by Dinners To Die For. Enjoy a glamorous three-course meal, interrogate suspects, and channel your inner detective as you race to solve a thrilling live-action murder mystery in vintage New York style.
East Rand
Thai Food Festival and Asian Food Market Tour
- Saturday, 8 November from 10 am
- China Town, Cyrildene
- Tickets from R350
Celebrate the Thai Food Festival with a guided culinary walk through Johannesburg’s Chinatown led by Chef Ishvara, a former Prue Leith Academy instructor. Explore hidden Asian markets, taste exotic ingredients, and discover the stories and flavours behind Thai, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese cuisine on this deliciously immersive food tour.
West Rand
Surprisingly Good Sets
- Saturday, 8 November, from 12 pm to 10 pm
- Hanger 1, Lanseria Airport
- Tickets from R200 on Howler
Expect the unexpected at Surprisingly Good Sets – Lanseria, a pop-up party turning Hangar 1 at Lanseria Airport into the city’s coolest dance floor. With ice-cold Flying Fish, slick beats, and an anything-can-happen vibe, this is the party you didn’t see coming but won’t stop talking about.
DJ Bob Jazz Club at the Lawn Pavilion Lounge
- Sunday, 9 November, from 10 am to 6 pm
- Nirox Sculpture Park, Kromdraai
- Tickets from R200 on Howler
Ease into Sunday with smooth grooves and spring sunshine at DJ Bob Jazz Club at NIROX Sculpture Park on 9 November. Featuring sets by Sumthin Brown, DJ Kenzhero, and DJ Bob, this laid-back afternoon promises good vibes, light bites, and soulful sounds in one of Joburg’s most beautiful art spaces.
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