Winter has officially landed in Joburg, with icy cold fronts sweeping through the city like clockwork. But there’s no need to hibernate. We’ve rounded up a guide for things to do in June and July that’ll get you out of the house, keep you toasty, and warmed up in no time.
1. Expos & markets
- CraftXpo “Christmas in July”: June 20 to July 27
- The Wizards Vintage Curated Market: 21 June
- Picnicandthrift Pride Market: 28 to 29 June
- The Firs’ Artisan & High-end Winter Affair: 28 June
- From the Ground Market: 30 June
- DECOREX: 24 to 27 July
2. Live events & music
- Once Upon A Time In Joburg R&B Fest: 21 June
- Fete de la Musique Fest: 21 June
- Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra Winter Season: Final show on 26 June
- LIFE Fest: 28 June
- Basha Uhuru’s Sounds of Freedom Music Festival: Last held in June, date TBC
- Swan Lake National Tour: 4 to 17 July
3. Food & drink
- Dikeme Farm Brunch Club: 28 June
- Taste B4 Travel, A luxury Easte African Experience: 28 June
- Che Gourmet Fermentation Workshop: 28 June
- Paint, Sip & Sing: 13 July
- Sunday Culture Soul & RnB Cook Along: 26 July
- Parkview Potjie Kos Competition: 27 July
4. Culture & creative markets
- Goliath and Goliath Presents The Happiness Economy Show: From 19 June
- Encounters: South African International Documentary Festival: 19 to 29 June
- Winter Fire Festival: 20 June
- Go Skate Day: 21 June
- VNJ BALL Winter Rodeo: 28 June
- In the meantime, Sunday Yoga with Thando Grace: 22 and 29 June
