Events to keep you entertained in Johannesburg
Looking to get up and about in Joburg? This month, catch a range of exciting events from concerts to theatre plays happening around the city.
March 29: The Great Endo Picnic 2025
Join fellow picnic lovers at the Great Endo Picnic, a relaxing day out in nature, featuring live music, delicious food, and outdoor activities. Pack your picnic basket and enjoy an afternoon of fun in the sun with friends and family.
Where: Rustic Country, Linbro Park.
When: 12:00 to 18:00
Costs: From R100
Tickets: Available at the Quicket website.
March 30: Godmother’s Wellness Fitness Bootcamp and Brunch
The Godmother is bringing wellness to the heart of the city.
Come through in your comfy, trendy athleisure and enjoy high intensity interval training, while we jam to uplifting AfroBeats and engage in holistic wellness discussions. Nutritious brunch will be catered by Godmother’s Kitchen and Shuu’s juice.
Where: 99 Juta Street, Braamfontein.
When: 09:00
Costs: R500
Tickets: Available at Webticket website.
April 12: Field Market
Come and stroll underneath the trees through curated stalls that lure and inspire with quality local handcrafted items and deli products. Then stay a while to enjoy a wide variety of gourmet food and craft drinks, live music and a relaxed vibe.
Where: Field and Study Park
When: 09:00 to 15:00
Costs: Free.
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April 20: Easter Market at Chartwell Castle
Join the Chartwell Castle for a fantastic Easter Market filled with fun, food, and family-friendly activities.
Where: 1 Hood Road, Chartwell West, Farmall AH, 2191 Johannesburg.
When: 10:00 to 16:00
Costs: R20 for adults and R10 for children.
Tickets: Pay at the gate.
April 26: Cotton Fest 2025
The Cotton Festival in Jhb is back. Celebrating and merging both well-known and upcoming South African talent, who will perform across three stages, this sonic and visual festival experience returns to The Station in Newtown, on April 26.
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Cotton Fest not only showcases the diversities in music, it also celebrates various lifestyle elements within the culture including art, fashion and sport.
Where: Old Park Station, Newtown.
When: From 18:00
Costs: From R250
Tickets: Available at the Webticket.
April 30: ROMEO and JULIET
Romeo and Juliet is a timeless tragedy written by William Shakespeare. The play tells the story of two young lovers, Romeo and Juliet, who come from feuding families in the city of Verona. Despite the hostility between their families, Romeo and Juliet fall deeply in love and are determined to be together.
Their love, however, is complicated by the ongoing feud between the Montagues and the Capulets. As their relationship unfolds in secret, the young couple’s love is put to the test by the constant violence and animosity between their families, leading to a series of tragic events. The play explores themes of love, fate, and the consequences of unchecked hostility, ultimately culminating in a heart-wrenching and devastating conclusion.
Where: The Lesedi at Joburg Theatre.
When: From 10:00
Costs: From R100
Tickets: Available at the Webticket.
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May 7: Prime Circle@Emperors Palace Barnyard
Prime Circle, a renowned South African rock band formed in 2001, has earned multiple South African Music Awards (Samas) and achieved multi-platinum status with seven studio albums.
Known for chart-topping singles and sold-out tours, they have also gained international recognition, particularly in the UK and Europe through extensive gigging, radio play, and major rock festival performances.
heir upcoming six-track EP, The World We Know, marks a new phase in their journey. In 2024, former The Voice SA runner-up Gavin Edwards joined as the band’s new lead singer. The current lineup includes Gavin Edwards (vocals and guitar), Marco Gomes (bass), Dale Schnettler (drums), Neil Breytenbach (keyboard), and Dirk Bisschoff (guitar).
Where: 64 Jones Road, 1619 Kempton Park.
When: 19:00
Costs: R250
Tickets: Available at the Barnyard Theatre website.
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