Johannesburg is preparing for one of its most anticipated cultural moments of the year as the Milk and Cookies Festival and Milk and Cookies Music Week return in January 2026. Audiences can expect a louder, brighter, and more globally connected festival that transforms Gauteng into a national playground for music, creativity, and youth culture.
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Johannesburg’s Constitution Hill is getting ready for something special. Something that feels deeply South African. On 30 November 2025, the Mayonie Open Air Festival returns, and this year, it is bringing more than just a stage and sound. It is bringing a sense of memory, pride, and community back into an iconic space that has shaped our country.
Johannesburg’s creative energy is gearing up for one of its biggest celebrations of the summer as the Jozi Comes Alive Music Festival returns to The Station in Newtown on Saturday, 6 December 2025. The festival, first introduced in 2024, has quickly grown into one of Gauteng’s standout lifestyle and music events, blending culture, sound, and an unmistakable Joburg identity.
From the busy streets of Fourways to its rooftop skyline, Gauteng’s gaming scene is about to reach new heights. This December, rAge Expo returns for its 23rd year. For the first time, it will take over the rooftop of Fourways Mall from 5 to 7 December 2025.
Gender-based violence remains one of the most urgent social crises in South Africa, and Gauteng continues to be among the most affected provinces. Research from the South African Medical Research Council shows that one in three women in the country will experience physical or sexual violence in her lifetime.
Another lively Gauteng weekend is here, filled with creativity, movement, and community spirit. From theatre and worship to garden parties with a fashion edge and charitable fitness events, there is something in the province to suit every mood and moment.
Here’s your guide to eight standout experiences capturing the pulse of Gauteng’s energy and connectedness.
Soweto comes alive this weekend as Jozi FM hosts the Phinifa 2025 Get Together, a vibrant celebration of African style, unity, and music. The event takes place at Oops Lifestyle Venue in Moletsane on Saturday, 8 November. It promises a full day of rhythm, colour, and culture that celebrates the soul of Gauteng.
The Gauteng arts scene is buzzing as the acclaimed WGRUV Dance Company brings its latest production, Art Effect, to the Roodepoort Theatre from 5 to 7 November 2025.
Soweto is once again preparing to take centre stage as the heart of South African fashion. From 6 to 8 November 2025, the Blue Theatre at Soweto Theatre will host Soweto Fashion Week 2025, one of the country’s most anticipated fashion events.
As October turns to November, Gauteng comes alive with rhythm, laughter, and light. From gospel concerts and comedy shows to Halloween thrills and township festivals, the province is buzzing with energy. Whether you want to relax, reflect, or party, Gauteng has something for everyone this weekend.