Get ready to laugh your winter blues away as some of South Africa’s top comedic legends take to the stage for the annual comedy series, JOKERS IN JULY, live from the iconic Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace.
Laugh Out Loud This July
The comedy experience brings together the best of the best in an unmissable month-long, laugh-a-minute comedy takeover that is as diverse as South Africa itself. Expect a full-on laughter riot showcasing a diverse mix of generations, languages, and styles that reflect the rich comedy DNA of Mzansi.
Jokers in July is a celebration of culture, chaos and cracking good jokes, where no funny bone is left un-tickled and where South Africans from every walk of life can come together, laugh together and momentarily forget about our problems. Wonder what's on this year's lineup? Keep reading!
Generations
Date: Friday, 5 July 2025
Generations is all laughter, no drama! Shaking up your time with punchlines instead of plot twists. This unfiltered show celebrates all generations of South Africans with a powerhouse line-up sharing their take on life as they see it. Expect a cross-generational clash of comedy icons Trevor Gumbi, Ntosh Madlingozi, Modipane A-Lister and Zicco Sithole.
Stand Up Joburg
Date: Friday, 11 July 2025
The reunion you didn’t know you needed! This is the story of celebrated MC and award-winning comedy and radio presenter, Darren Maule getting the team back together again. Darren returns to Joburg for one night only and has assembled some of his favourite allies that have come up through the ranks alongside each other in their comedy careers. A Joburg-style comedy affair featuring Darren Maule, Chris Forrest, Mpho Popps and Robbie Collins.
Staan Op Joburg
Date: Saturday, 12 July 2025
It's funny, it's smart, it's local! It's Staan Op Joburg! A fresh, hilarious look at life, love, politics, culture and all the absurdities of everyday life. From clever satire to laugh-out-loud stories, bring your friends and come share in the good laughs and South African spirit with Hannes Brummer, Jaxx Justice, Cobus van Rensburg and Melt Sieberhagen.
Joey Rasdien Live
Date: Saturday, 19 July 2025
The man, the myth, the Rasdien. Joey Rasdien returns to the stage with a brand-new stand-up show! Part philosophy, part absurdity, and always punchline-perfect, Joey explores how therapy helped him with a mid-life crisis he himself didn’t know he was going through. He explores what ‘Cupcakes’ is best, who holds the ‘Trump card and who ‘Traoere’ the line. With a vestibule of anecdotes, Rasdien explores the role Gen X plays in the healing of Gen Z trauma…whatever that even means cos it’s all just relative!
People of Colour(ed) Comedy
Date: Friday, 25 July 2025
The community meeting between family is back in session with hilarious stories from the hoods of Eldorado Park, Westbury, Wentworth, Newlands East, Eestrust and the Cape Flats. A powerhouse ensemble celebrating culture, identity and the unique flavoured comedy from Richelieu Beaunoir, Keenan Cerff, Prins, Gino Fernandez, Dakes and Eric Jansen that has everyone rolling!
Riaad Moosa: What’s The Point
Date: Saturday, 26 July 2025
A sell-out favourite for a reason! Riaad Moosa returns with his brand-new show, What’s the Point – a hilarious and thought-provoking journey as he grapples with the absurdity of life and the chaotic state of the world. Expect nothing less than a masterclass in comedy from one of South Africa’s most beloved performers.
When Is It?
From 05 July 2025 until 26 July 2025.
Where Is It?
You can catch Jokers in July at the Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Johannesburg (a stone’s throw away from OR Tambo International).
Where To Get Tickets?
Tickets for all of the Jokers in July shows are available at Ticketpro.
For More Information About Jokers in July
For more information about Jokers in July, be sure to visit emperorspalace.com.
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