What’s on in Pretoria?
Here is a diverse collection of activities to choose from this weekend. End February with an interactive murder mystery, donate for charity, flex your muscles at a boot camp or enjoy classical music.
THURSDAY
The Rooted Night Market @ Irene Farm
Whether you’re planning a family evening, a cute date night, a girls catch up, or just looking for somewhere to unwind with the guys… this is the place to be! Think delicious food trucks, curated local shopping, craft drinks, sweet treats, live music, and that magical night market atmosphere under the lights. NO pets. R30 entrance. Starts 16:00 until 21:00.
FRIDAY
Cluedo – An interactive Murder Mystery @ Irene Village Theatre
This one-hour immersive production invites you into a world where nothing is as it seems. Secrets lurk in every shadow, alliances shift with every clue, and laughter mingles with suspense as our talented cast leads you through the grand halls of Blackburn Manor. Prepare for a show filled with sharp wit, dramatic tension, and interactive fun – perfect for mystery lovers of all ages. Step inside the story. Solve the case. Experience the thrill of Cluedo! Shows: Feb 27 10:00, Feb 28 20:15
Writers Bloc – Open Mike Night @ Café Barcelona
Poets, storytellers, musicians, and creatives from Pretoria and beyond welcome to step forward and share work that reflects where they are — unpolished, powerful, and real. Entrance: R50. Starts 19:00.
SATURDAY
ARC Irene Trail Run/Walk @ Irene Athletics Clubhouse
Distances: 3km/5km/10km/15km/21km. Registration online at www.revolutiontrails.co.za or on the day at 05:45. Race starts 06:30. NO pets allowed.
Boot Camp & Aerobics @ Soshanguve Halala Community Hall
Anyone is welcome. Hi Lo, Box/Kick, Step Session, Functional. Hosts: Chris Semenya and e’kasi Sports Foundation. R30 entrance fee. Bring a camp chair, cooler box. There is a braai afterwards. Theme: All Black. Starts 07:30 until 11:00.
Candlelight: Vivaldi Four Seasons & More @ Voortrekker Monument
Experience the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience at an awe-inspiring location. The Serendipity Quartet (String Quartet) will be performing the entire Vivaldi Four Seasons. Venue: Wheelchair-friendly. Book tickets at feverup.com. Starts 18:00.
Classic Car & Bike day @ Lavendar Kontrei Market
Enjins, musiek & kuier – dis waar kar- en motorfietsliefhebbers tuis is. Van Van Toeka tot Nou, AMOC, Old Ford, Beatles-era invloede en nog baie meer – ’n indrukwekkende versameling wiele, chroom en stories wat nostalgie laat herleef. Top Live Vermaak 11:00 – Logan Pietersen 13.00 – Fran Prins. ’n Ontspanne biertuin met craft biere, Zoerdoef & meer. Heerlike kosstalletjies vir elke smaak! Talle unieke stalletjies met hope pret vir die kinders! Tyd: 09:00-15:00.
Goddess Tribe Fashion Show @ Freedom Park
Where History meets Fashion. Come through for a great lecture and knowledge sharing, celebrating Black History and black excellence, African runway, good music, African poetry, African cuisine and our gorgeous models walking the ramp in African style. Theme: Dress to Story. Entrance is free. Starts 12:00 until 15:00.
Good Food & Grooves @ Ekangala Section D, Bronkhorstspruit
Live bands, DJs, great vibes and good food. Come and enjoy while we wash your car. Starts 12:00.
Hittegolf Somerfees 2026 @ Menlyn Park Shopping centre
’n Hittegolf is in die lug. Line-up: Van Pletzen, Droomsindroom, Die Heuwels Fantasies, Sossi, G-String, Jack Parow en Wim die Blixem. Tyd: 10:00.
Pad A Girl @ The Inn Place, Eersterust
Entrance: Sanitary pads & deodorant. Starts 15:00. After 19:00 entrance is R30. 10 DJs including DJ Ash. Good vibes, great music, and a powerful cause – don’t miss it!
Shavathon 2026 @ NG Elarduspark
Kom wys jou hart en jou hare vir ’n goeie doel! Sluit by ons aan vir ’n oggend vol kleur, pret en samehorigheid ter ondersteuning van CANSA. Worsbroodjies, pannekoek en roomys. Bring die hele familie! R50 vir volwassenes. R25 vir kinders onder 12. Tyd: 08:00-14:00.
Stoep en Kuier Mark @ Frederika Village, Rietfontein
The perfect place to explore unique, handcrafted art while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere. Starts 09:00 until 14:00.
The Sunrise Monster 2026 @ Harlequin club, Groenkloof
The race distances include the 32km Monster, the 21km Half Monster, the 10km Mini Monster, and the 5km Baby Monster. Enter: www.harequinharries.co.za. Starts 06:00.
Wys jou Vleis 2026 @ Valhalla
Are you ready for the ultimate fusion of chrome and charcoal? We’re bringing together the cleanest rides and the hottest fires for a day that’s all about sun, swimming, and serious smoke. Starts at 12:00.
SUNDAY
Boeremark @ Rockfalls Ranch, Hoekplaats Stead Farm, M26, Erasmia, Centurion
Starts 09:00 until 15:00. It’s going to be BIG, busy and bursting with fun for the whole family! Rock climbing-mini 4×4 trucks & cars & SUVs, Buggy trax, Horse & pony rides, Axe throwing & paintball target shooting, Fishing, Delicious food stalls and Arts & crafts.
Pretoria Symphony Orchestra @ Greenlyn Village Centre
Fifth Annual Youth Concerto Festival. This festival aims to nurture and promote classical music in our country. Our conductor, Jaco van Staden, believes that the Youth Concerto Festival provides young musicians with invaluable opportunity to perform alongside a symphony orchestra, paving the way for their development as soloists. Following auditions held in November 2025, 12 exceptional soloists, aged 12 to 22, have been selected to participate. Diverse programme features instruments such as cello, clarinet, flute, French horn, piano, saxophone, viola and violin. Talita Smith will deliver a captivating performance of the complete Fantasia for Saxophone by Heitor Villa-Lobos. Starts 15:00. R220 pp. Pensioners & Students: R200 per person. Tickets: tixsa.co.za.
