What's On in Pretoria?

WEDNESDAY

Air Show Alert @ Tshwane SPCA Centurion Branch, Kruger Avenue, Lyttelton Manor – Sep 16–20
Practice flights for the air show start. Donate calming meds for cats and dogs. Volunteers welcome to help keep the animals calm. Enquiries: 012 664 5644

THURSDAY

Bad Art Night @ Karoo Café, Lynnwood Road
Bring your creativity. Talent is entirely optional. Bookings: info@karoocafe.co.za or WhatsApp: 074 834 4414

FRIDAY

Candlelight: Feat. Vivaldi’s Four Seasons @ Voortrekker Monument, Eeufees Road
A live, multi-sensory musical experience under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/cndlght-featuring-vivaldis-10  Starts 18:00.

Plantland Flower Festival @ Plantland Menlyn, cnr of January Masilela & Atterbury – Sep 18–20
A fun family outing with inspirational gardens and gorgeous spring colour, gardening workshops and expert advice, kiddies’ entertainment and amazing plant deals. Starts 09:00–17:00. Enquiries: 012 549 2128.

SATURDAY

Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo @ Waterkloof Air Force Base, Solomon Mahlangu Drive, Lyttelton – Sep 19–20
The premier exhibition of air, land and sea technologies. A trade exhibition and an air show. The Youth Pavilion is packed with flight simulators, model building, target shooting, first aid and hands-on activities designed to light a spark in the next generation. Starts 08:00. Tickets on Ticketpro.

Arbour Day @ Fleur Park, 228 Van Riebeeck Ave, Lyttelton Manor
Join the Lyttelton Ratepayers Association (LRA) together with the Department of Parks to beautify and revamp the park with tree and shrub planting. Starts 09:00. Enquiries: Sara 062 428 5600 or 084 729 1244.

Chamber Choir Festival @ Musaion Theatre, University of Pretoria main campus
Featuring performances by the Akustika Chamber Singers, Quava Vocal Group, Singfonix and the Pretoria Male Chorale. Tickets on Quicket. Starts 17:00. Enquiries: 012 420 6552.

Masterbraai Competition @ Phyllis Robertson Home, 8 Dr Savage Road West, Prinshof
Entertainment, stalls, raffle and auction. Braai teams (2–10 people). See rules about competition on their Facebook page. Apply for your ‘visa’ send a WhatsApp to Jady 082 922 5075 or email admin@prh.za.org. Starts at 09:00.

Moon Festival Market @ Pretoria Chinese School, cnr of Dennil & Halse streets, Wingate Park
Family-friendly event packed with delicious food stalls, exciting entertainment, and a culturally rich experience you won’t want to miss! Starts 09:00–14:00. Enquiries: 012 345 2319.

Skud jou Vleis Braaikompetisie @ Die Eiland Pub & Grill, Montana
Spanne van 4 mense kan inskryf. Ondersteuners is welkom om agter die braaikamp te kuier. Spanne mag hul stalletjies opstel tussen 05:30 – 08:00. Bestanddele sal voorsien word. Elke span moet die volgende voorberei: Voorgereg (eie keuse), braaivleis, een bykos (eie keuse) en nagereg. Skryf in by www.skudjouvleis.co.za.

SUNDAY

SAICAS Indian Heritage Market @ The Pro Patria Military Museum, Fort Schanskop
South African Indian Cultural Advancement Society is hosting the day with Indian clothing, Indian food, arts & crafts on offer. Many young Indian school leavers enlisted in the military and served in the Angolan Bush War. Starts 09:00–15:00. Enquiries: 084 450 4892.

COMING SOON

Pretoria Boeremark Aandmark @ 655 Moreletastraat, Silverton – 23 Sept
Dis weer tyd vir lekker kos, koop en kuier. Begin 15:00–21:00.

Wheelbarrow Grand Prix @ Monument Park Estate, Visarend Street – Sept 23
Got a wheelbarrow? Decorate yours and come race it. Register https://forms.gle/Mcyhb2iucKTsqpWD9 or Facebook event Wheelbarrow Grand Prix Community Festival 2026. Night race & market. Starts 18:00. Enquiries: 083 471 8528.

Padstal Deli Boerewors Master Competition @ 102 Lloys Ellis Drive, Mnandi AH – Sept 24
Padstal Deli is firing up the braais on Heritage Day to find the first-ever Padstal Deli Boerewors Roll Master. Enter here: https://padstaldeli.co.za/products/brm-entry. Prize money up for grabs. Family-friendly event.

Vincent – His Quest to Love and be Loved @ Fairtree Atterbury Theatre, 4 Daventry Street, Lynnwood Manor – Sep 24
The life and art of Vincent van Gogh is presented in a dazzling new light. Actor Daniel Anderson switches between a narrative voice and being Van Gogh himself, who speaks aloud as he writes letters to his brother Theo. By using reimagined versions of popular musical theatre, pop, rock and jazz numbers, this three-time Naledi Award-winning production creates a picture of a troubled man with a drive to create and a deep desire to love and be loved. Starts 14:00. Tickets on seatme.co.za. Enquiries: 012 942 5951.

Fijnwyn innie Lente @ Shokran Events Venue, Plot 99, Tierpoort – Sep 26–27
Enjoy all wine varietals from more than 35 wine farms. Starts 10:00–17:00. Tickets on iTickets. Enquiries: 082 335 5659.

Wollies Colour Run @ Wollies Animal Shelter, 101 Rooikat Street, Hestia Park – Sep 26
Wear something funky and colourful and walk a Wollies dog. Donations of dog and cat food welcome. Starts 08:00–10:30. WhatsApp Yvonne 082 879 1964.

Jan se Markdag @ Jan Se Skuld, Montana – Sept 27
Kom kuier saam en ondersteun plaaslike besighede, lekker snuffel en koop hand- en tuisgemaakte produkte. Live vermaak deur Mari Minnaar. Begin 10:00–15:00. Navrae: Lydia 071 583 5248

Spring Opera Show @ Karoo Café, Lynnwood Road – Sept 27
A beautiful afternoon of live opera, food, wine and spring. Bookings: WhatsApp: 074 834 4414 or email info@karoocafe.co.za Doors open 11:00. Performance starts 12:00.

Tshwane Festival of Yoga @ The Future Africa Campus, University of Pretoria – Sep 27
One-day celebration of health and well-being. Starts 08:00–16:00. Enquiries: Bev 082 752 2154.

Oktoberfest @ Capital Craft Beer Academy, Greenlyn Village – Oct 1–4
Expect plenty of German beer and hearty food. Starts 12:00–17:00. Bookings essential: 081 877 6924.

Chamberlain Capital Classic @ PHSOBC, 379 Queen Crescent – Oct 3
Distances: 5/10/21.1km Start to the sound of the MacChamberlain Highlanders pipe band. First 3 000 pre-entries get a FREE race tee (excl. 5km). Run the 21.1km in a kilt, win a R200 Chamberlain gift card. Every finisher receives a medal. Cash prizes across all age categories. Starts 06:00. Register: Entry Ninja, closes Sep 29.

Cullinan Oktoberfest @ Makers Village Cullinan, 103 Oak Avenue – Oct 3
Live Oompah music, Eisbein & German cuisine, and beer from various breweries. Dog-friendly. Starts 10:00–17:00. Tickets on Quicket. Enquiries: 082 926 4326.

Daai Kleindorpiegevoel Musiekblyspel @ Centurion Teater 3–10 Oktober
Akademia se studente voer op ’n hartroerende verhaal van selfontdekking, liefde en gemeenskap. Gehore kan uitsien na ’n produksie propvol humor, romanse en musiek wat lank ná die ligte uitgedoof het, by jou sal bly. Middagvertonings: 15:00–17:00; aanvertonings 19:00–21:00. Kaartjies op Quicket. Navrae: Annete Willemse 0861 222 888.

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