26–27 September · both days planned, with times, prices and tickets
Researched live by an agent that reads what is actually on. Updated 2026-09-21.
Saturday 26 September
At Sandton Convention Centre; runs Fri 25 & Sat 26 Sep - Saturday only fits the plan. Headliners Kamasi Washington and Angelique Kidjo.
Book / tickets →Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, 24-27 Sep, 9:00-18:00; tickets via Howler on the official site.
Book / tickets →Parktown North; acclaimed Hispanic-style spot, great for a group; reserve via Dineplan.
Book / tickets →Braamfontein; the city's most celebrated Saturday market - artisan food, street food, live music.
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📍 Maboneng precinct — Street art, rooftop bars and weekend markets in converted warehouses.
📍 Soweto and Vilakazi Street — The only street in the world with two Nobel Peace laureates' houses: Mandela's and Tutu's.
Sunday 27 September
Dafabet Pink Day at DP World Wanderers Stadium, Joburg; local start ~10:00. Official Cricket SA box office on Ticketpro.
Book / tickets →Colour-themed daytime music and street-fashion series; the September edition lands on Sun 27 Sep. Tickets on Quicket.
Book / tickets →Johannesburg's loved premium steakhouse since 1994, near Wanderers; great post-match supper; reserve via Dineplan.
Book / tickets →Heritage complex in Braamfontein (Old Fort & women's jail); open Sunday 9:00-17:00.
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📍 Liliesleaf Farm — The safe house where the ANC's underground leadership was arrested in 1963.
🎨 Keyes Art Mile — Galleries, design shops and a long lunch in Rosebank.
A day out of town this weekend
The caves where the skull nicknamed Mrs Ples was found, under an hour from Sandton.
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