Music
Huawei Joburg Day In The Park
Set a calendar reminder, book your tickets, and head to Huawei Joburg Day In The Park 2019. Johannesburg Botanical Garden in Emmarentia will come alive with the sounds of many of South Africa’s favourite live acts in front of thousands of dedicated fans picnicking on the lawns. Early bird tickets will cost you R250 per person.
Details: https://www.ticketpros.co.za
Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz
The end of September will be ushered in by the smooth sounds of jazz flowing through the streets of Sandton. Taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre from 26 to 28 September 2019, the Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz will spoil the crowd with artists such as Gloria Bosman, Medibone Mooi and many more. This is one of those festivals in Joburg that act as a rite of passage for all jazz and music lovers in South Africa.
Details: http://www.joyofjazz.co.za/home
Joburg Pride
Join the LGBT community as they celebrate and raise awareness at the Pride Festival for four days of fabulous fun. Expect loads of entertainment, including live music, DJs, drag acts, a fashion show, food stalls and bars. So rally up the troops and join this colourful festival.
Details: http://johannesburgpride.co.za/
Food
DSTV Delicious Festival
Feed your soul at the DSTV Delicious Festival. With the year-on-year growth and success, it goes without saying that this year’s festival will be the best yet. This mega event attracts an estimated 40 000 visitors over the two-day festival, from all walks of life. Festival-goers can expect live music and food celebrated in unison and served as a beautiful pairing catered to every type of palate. This is one of those festivals in Joburg that you can’t miss out on. Date and venue to be confirmed.
Details: http://deliciousfestival.com/
Drinks
Tops At Spar Bierfest
Building on the national success of Tops at Spar Bierfest’s past, this year sees the well-loved event touting their signature look across it’s 3 000-seater brauhaus marquee, whilst retaining all the key elements that makes the annual event so spectacularly Bierfest. This year’s Okotberfest inspired celebration will take place in Pretoria.
Details: https://www.topsatspar.co.za/Party-Central/Events/TOPS-at-SPAR-Bierfest
By Shawn Greyling
*Note that we only concentrate on the major festivals taking place during 2019. If we missed any of your favourite Festivals In Joburg, let us know in the comments section below!