And just like that, the festive season is around the corner. Christmas trees are being erected, gift shopping has started and shopping destinations have been adorned with festive lights. Now, visitors to Nelson Mandela Square can enjoy the festive cheer with live music from Saturday 19 November, between shopping, dining or simply while visiting this popular destination.
What Is It?
Featuring the likes of Majozi, Garth Taylor, Boki Ntsimi and Nathi Shongwe, Rocketeers and others, live performances will entertain passers-by, and those dining at one of Nelson Mandela Square’s many sumptuous restaurants. Performances will take place on Saturdays from 18:00 to 20:00 and on Sundays from 14:00 to 16:00.
Special performances are scheduled with Majozi for Friday, 16 December 2022 from 19:00 to 20:00, Garth Taylor on Friday, 23 December 2022 from 19:00 to 20:00, with Rocketeers lined up for a show on Saturday, 24 December 2022 from 14:00 to 20:00 for those looking to enjoy an upbeat Christmas Eve.
Additionally, the recent art exhibition on Nelson Mandela Square by internationally-acclaimed local sculptor, Anton Smit, in collaboration with the Artyli Gallery, has been extended until 31 December 2022. Titled Colossal, Smit’s collection of mesmerising pieces transformed the Square into an open-air gallery with over 20 sculptures, spaciously positioned to be explored and enjoyed. Smit’s captivating pieces are being rearranged for visitors to enjoy this collection with new perspectives over the festive season.
“We are excited to be hosting such talented local artists leading up to the festive season and that the Colossal exhibition is being extended” says Preston Gaddy, General Manager of Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square. “Live music and art are the perfect accompaniment to shopping or dining, or while simply enjoying the festive ambience of the Square” he added.
When Is It?
Every Saturday from 18:00 – 20:00 and every Sunday from 14:00 – 16:00 between Saturday, 19 November 2022 and Saturday, 24 December 2022.
Dates to diarise are as follows:
- Saturday, 19 November 2022: Manakomba
- Sunday, 20 November 2022: Femi Koya
- Saturday, 26 November 2022: Dez Petersen
- Sunday, 27 November 2022: Boki Ntsime and Nathi Shongwe
- Saturday, 03 December 2022: Courus
- Sunday, 04 December 2022: Manakomba
- Saturday, 10 December 2022: Dez Petersen
- Sunday, 11 December 2022: Bunny Majaja
- Friday, 16 December 2022: Majozi (7pm – 8pm)
- Saturday, 17 December 2022: Ndithini
- Sunday, 18 December 2022: Beyond Africa
- Wednesday, 21 December 2022: Bunny Majaja
- Thursday, 22 December 2022: Femi Koya
- Friday, 23 December 2022: Garth Taylor (7pm – 8pm)
- Saturday, 24 December 2022: Rocketeers
*All performance dates and details are subject to change. Kindly visit the Nelson Mandela Square website and social media feeds for regular updates.
Where Is It?
Nelson Mandela Square, 5th Street, Sandown, Sandton, Johannesburg.
How Much Is It?
FREE.
For More Information
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