With so many exciting events heading to Johannesburg, the City of Gold has a lot more than colourful blooms and balmy thunderstorms to look forward to this spring!
Soweto Wine Festival
5 – 7 September 2013
Taste your way through 950 wines over 3 nights at Soweto’s premier wine festival. Meet the winemakers, discover new wines, and buy your favourites at great prices. Enjoy free wine and food pairing classes at the Nederburg Taste Theatre; check out Soweto’s trendiest restaurants at the Kaya FM Food Marquee; and visit the Cape Wine Academy stand to learn how to kick-start a career in wine or start a wine club with your friends.
Tickets: R280 all-access 3-day pass, or R120 day pass. Available through Webtickets or at these stores:
- Cape Wine Academy offices at 24 Kelvin Drive, Bramley, Johannesburg
- Morara Wine Emporium at 649 Kinini Street, Mofolo Central, Soweto
- Soweto Hotel at corner Union Avenue and Main Road, @ The Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication, Kliptown, Soweto
Festival of Beer
6 – 8 September 2013
After toasting to success in Cape Town, the Festival of Beer is excited to be extending itself to Johannesburg this year. Beer lovers in and around Jozi can look forward to live entertainment, delicious food, and free samples for all beer! The festival will feature a record-breaking number of craft, micro, and mega brewers showcasing over 200 local and international beers.
Tickets: R120 through Webtickets.
Sensation
7 September 2013
After more than 80 shows worldwide, the world’s leading dance event is making its long-awaited debut in Africa. For one night only, South Africa will experience this unforgettable dance phenomenon as Sensation ‘Innerspace’ takes to the stage at the Coca-Cola Dome.
Tickets: R650 – R3 250, through Computicket.
Good Food & Wine Show
21 – 24 September 2013
Johannesburg will be transformed into the city of culinary gold when the Good Food & Wine Show celebrates the latest trends, top celebrity chefs, and culinary excellence at the Coca-Cola Dome. International celebrity chefs include MasterChef Australia judge, Gary Mehigan; MasterChef Australia Season 3 contestant, Hayden Quinn; Great British Bake Off judge, Paul Hollywood; as well as Minnie and Mickey Mouse, who will be entertaining kids in the Magic of Healthy Living Disney Theatre.
Tickets: R95 for adults and R55 for children. There is a family price of R280 which covers two adults and two children under the age of 16 years.
Sexpo
26 – 29 September 2013
Taking place at the Nasrec Expo Centre, this health, sexuality, and lifestyle expo is the world’s largest event of its kind. With the likes of award winning adult film stars, international celebrities, aerial artists, pole fitness acts, hypnotists, comedians, entertaining stage productions, The Playboy Club, and the first ever Music Fest taking place at this year’s show, there is something to cater to all tastes.
Tickets: R199 or R299 VIP, through Computicket.
Vodacom in the City
4 October 2013
After the enormous success of the inaugural Vodacom in the City last year, Newtown’s Mary Fitzgerald Square will once again be converted into a 1-day festival with the edgiest music line-up. International artists include alt-J, The Hives, Skunk Anansie, and more!
Tickets: R360 through Webtickets; R500 at the door; R900 VIP (includes food and complimentary drinks).
rAge Gaming Expo
4 – 6 October 2013
Eagerly anticipated by professional gamers, casual players, and families alike, this 3-day expo at the Coca-Cola Dome is Africa’s largest technology and gaming exhibition. The expo showcases gaming hardware, PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo games, gaming accessories, comic books, figurines, anime, role-playing, cosplay, board games, creative arts, competitive collectible card games, local game developers, and more!
Tickets: R70 day ticket, R120 weekend ticket, R400 NAG-LAN ticket, kids u/6 are free. Tickets will be available at the door.
If you’re coming from out of town, check out our accommodation in Johannesburg and make it a season to remember. What event are you looking forward to this spring?
