Your Joburg weekend, sorted. From banging beats in Sandton to soulful sunsets in the botanical gardens, the city is buzzing with energy this weekend. Whether you’re up for an electrifying night with Locnville, a family paint party at Fourways Farmers Market, or a neon-fuelled urban race through Gold Reef City, there’s something for every kind of Jozi vibe.
Here’s what’s happening across the city from Friday to Sunday.
Sandton
The Greenhouse presents Locnville
- Friday, 17 October 4:00 pm
- The Greenhouse, Sandton
- Tickets from R200 on Howler
Get ready for an electrifying night at The Greenhouse Sandton as South Africa’s iconic electro-pop duo Locnville takes the stage. Catch them live on Friday, 17 October, for an unforgettable night of beats, energy, and electro-pop vibes in the heart of Sandton.
Sandton
Cartoon Paint By Numbers
- Saturday, 18 October, from 11:00 am
- Gathering Studio, 4 Ways Farmers Market
- Tickets from R250 on Ticketpro
Let your little artists bring their favourite cartoon characters to life at the Cartoon Kids Paint By Numbers event at the Gathering Studio, 4 Ways Farmers Market. For R250, kids get a full paint-by-numbers kit, all materials, and a take-home set to keep the creativity going!
Johannesburg Central
Dayscapes: The Beach Edition
- Saturday, 18 October, from 2:00 pm
- The Beach, Braamfontein
- Tickets from R200 on Howler
Experience the rhythm of the city at Dayscapes, a premium day-to-night lifestyle event at The Beach in Braamfontein, celebrating Afro Sounds, style, and connection. Headlined by Tirhani, with support from Karyendasoul and special guests, this curated gathering promises sun-soaked vibes, great food, and a laid-back beach club atmosphere.
Northern Suburbs
Jacaranda Run
- Saturday, 18 October from 6:00 am
- Linden Bowling Club, Linden
- Tickets from R300 on Howler
Lace up for the sixth JACARANDA RUN™ on 18 October and take in Linden’s iconic purple-covered streets on 10km or 21km routes, perfect for runners and walkers alike. Enjoy a fun, non-competitive morning complete with exclusive JACARANDA RUN™ socks, local goodie bag treats, and post-run refreshments at Linden Bowling Club.
Southern Suburbs
Jump City Joburg
- Friday, 17 October from 6 pm
- Gold Reef City Town Square
- Tickets from R300
Take on Jump City Joburg, a 5.5km urban obstacle challenge that transforms Gold Reef City into a neon-lit playground after dark. With 22 epic challenges, a route through the Apartheid Museum, and a high-energy “Party Batch” for those chasing vibes over times, this is Joburg’s most thrilling night run.
East Rand
Dr Victor & The Rasta Rebels
- Saturday, 18 October from 8 pm
- The Theatre of Marcellus, Emperor's Palace
- Tickets from R180 on Blue Blood Tickets
Back by popular demand, Dr Victor & The Rasta Rebels return to Emperors Palace’s Theatre of Marcellus for another high-energy night of feel-good hits and infectious rhythms. Expect dynamic performances, smooth grooves, and all the classic vibes that make Dr Victor a South African music icon.
West Rand
Msaki & Jesse Clegg
- Sunday, 19 October, from 4:00 pm
- Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens
- Tickets from R300 on Ticketpro.
Catch Msaki and Jesse Clegg live at the scenic Walter Sisulu Gardens for an afternoon of soulful, feel-good sounds under the Jozi sky. Pack your picnic blanket, bring the family (kids under five get in free), and enjoy a laid-back day surrounded by music and nature.
Midrand
Diwali Celebration
- Saturday, 18 October, from 6:00 pm
- Skyline Sports Bar, Kyalami
- Tickets from R350 on Howler.
Johannesburg, get ready to light up the night at The Diwali Celebration, a fusion of Bollywood, Chutney, and Bhangra beats at Skyline Sports Bar in Kyalami. Expect electrifying sets from top DJs, vibrant energy, and a dance floor that won’t stop shining till late.
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