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Mother’s Day weekend brings an extra reason to head out in Johannesburg, with the city serving up everything from open-air concerts and soulful live music to all-night dancefloors and cultural experiences.
Whether you’re planning a memorable outing with mom or looking for the perfect soundtrack to your weekend, we’ve rounded up the best gigs happening across Joburg, alongside our guides to the best Mother’s Day activities and gift-shopping spots in the city.
Johannesburg North
Big Fat Greek Festival
- Saturday, 9 May | 12 pm – 10 pm
- Location: Montecasino, Montecasino Boulevard, Fourways
- Cost: R350 via Howler.
Celebrate the vibrant spirit of Greece at the Big Fat Greek Festival on 9 May 2026 at Montecasino, where bouzouki beats, traditional dancing, and mouthwatering cuisine create an unforgettable cultural escape. From family-friendly fun to wine tastings and live performances, it’s a full-day feast of music, flavour, and festive energy right in the heart of Johannesburg.
The Magical Marble Family Fest
- Sunday, 10 May | 12 pm – 10 pm
- Location: James & Ethel Gray Park, Edgewood Avenue and Melrose Street, Melrose
- Cost: R950 via Howler.
Step into a whimsical world of music, magic, and family fun at the Magical Marble Family Fest on Sunday at James & Ethel Gray Park in Melrose. From enchanting entertainment and delicious food to activities for every age, this Mother’s Day celebration promises a joyful day out filled with laughter, memories, and festival magic.
The Sunday Society Picnic
Celebrate Mother’s Day in elegant pastel style at The Maslow’s Sunday Society Picnic, where gourmet picnic baskets, live entertainment, and sparkling Graham Beck bubbly set the tone for a luxurious afternoon in Sandton. Hosted on the lush lawns of Lacuna Bistro, this adults-only experience blends sophisticated dining, beautiful décor, and meaningful moments into one of the city’s most stylish social gatherings.
AfrikaBurn Decompression Party
- Saturday, 9 May | 9 pm – 4 pm
- Location: The Naked Woolf - 8 The Nightclub, 9 Walters Street, Rosebank
- Cost: R100 via Howler.
Returning from the dust for one more night of radical self-expression, the AfrikaBurn 2026 Decompression Party brings desert magic to Rosebank with costumes, connection and all-night dancing. Expect burners, beats and plenty of fairydust as the community reunites to relive the spirit of the Tankwa under the city lights.
For The Record By Vinny Da Vinci
- Friday, 8 May | 6 pm – 12 pm
- Location: Beerpark, 24 Central, Sandton
- Cost: Free book via Howler.
House music heads are in for a treat as legendary selector Vinny Da Vinci brings an all-vinyl deep house session to Beerpark in Sandton. With support from Leputla and John De Baptiste, expect a soulful night of crate-digging classics, underground grooves and pure dancefloor nostalgia.
Midrand
Damian Lazarus at TRUTH
International electronic music heavyweight Damian Lazarus lands in Midrand for a transcendent night of deep, melodic, Afro-infused house at Truth. Supported by a powerhouse local lineup including Culoe De Song and FKA Mash, this promises an immersive dancefloor journey from dusk until late.
Johannesburg West
Sunset Music Series presents Jeremy Loops
- Sunday, 10 May | 1 pm – 5 pm
- Location: Walter Sisulu Botanical Garden, Malcom Road, Poortview, Roodepoort
- Cost: R195 via Webtickets.
The Sunset Music Series returns to Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden with an open-air performance by Jeremy Loops, joined by opening act Apple Gule. Expect an afternoon of feel-good folk, infectious rhythms and picnic-style vibes set against one of Joburg’s most scenic natural backdrops.
MOM: A concert celebrating moms
- Sunday, 10 May | 10 am – 6 pm
- Location: Walter Sisulu Botanical Garden, Malcom Road, Poortview, Roodepoort
- Cost: R750 via Howler.
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