South Africa's biggest stage
Events in Johannesburg
Amapiano showcases, arena concerts, festivals and conferences across Sandton, Braamfontein, Maboneng and Soweto.
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Events in Johannesburg: tickets, venues and what is on
Johannesburg is South Africa's live events engine: amapiano showcases, stadium concerts, festivals and a constant stream of corporate conferences and expos.
Sandton carries the polished, corporate end of the calendar, while Braamfontein, Maboneng and Soweto host the parties, festivals and street culture events that define the city.
Where events happen in Johannesburg
The bulk of ticketed events in Johannesburg take place around Sandton, Rosebank, Braamfontein, Maboneng, Melville and Soweto. Every listing above pins the exact venue on a map, so you can check the distance and get directions before you commit to a ticket.
When to go out in Johannesburg
Weekends year-round, with a heavy festival concentration from September through to January.
Types of events in Johannesburg
The calendar in Johannesburg tends to cluster around a handful of formats.
- Amapiano and hip hop showcases
- Stadium and arena concerts
- Festivals, markets and street culture events
- Conferences, expos and corporate gatherings
- Comedy, theatre and sports fixtures
Buying tickets in Johannesburg
Pay with a card, bank transfer or USSD and your ticket arrives instantly by email and in your dashboard with a QR code the gate scans. Nothing to print, nothing to prove, no transfer receipts to send to anybody.
Popular events in Johannesburg sell out, so where a tier has closed you can join the waitlist and be notified first if the organizer releases more.
Running an event in Johannesburg?
Listing here is free. Publish your event and it appears on this page, in the discover feed and in the relevant category page the same day, in front of people already looking for something to do in Johannesburg. You keep the ticket price you set, and payouts land in your bank account, typically within 24 hours of a request.
Questions people ask
What events are happening in Johannesburg this weekend?
Everything currently on sale is listed above, sorted by date. New events are published daily, so it is worth checking back through the week.
How do I buy tickets for events in Johannesburg?
Open the event, pick your ticket tier and pay by card, bank transfer or USSD. Your ticket is delivered immediately with a scannable QR code.
Can I list my own Johannesburg event?
Yes. Create an organizer account, publish your event, and your ticket link goes live straight away with no listing fee.