Johannesburg In Your Pocket City Guide

Johannesburg In Your Pocket City Guide An independent, well-researched and up-to-date essential visitors guide to Johannesburg. In Your Pocket publishes city guides in more than 100 cities.

Johannesburg is the first city outside of Europe to be granted rights to publish an In Your Pocket guide (since 2014). In addition to our comprehensive online website guide and our app (available on Android and iOS) we also publish a weekly newsletter guide to what's new in the city every Thursday morning. Sign up to our newsletter here at bit.ly/InYourPocketNewsletter

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Food and art are the ultimate power couple this first Thursday. Sip and sketch at Studio Artwave and feast your eyes on ...
01/10/2025

Food and art are the ultimate power couple this first Thursday. Sip and sketch at Studio Artwave and feast your eyes on art – and more – at Keyes Art Mile. There’s also new exhibitions and an exclusive wine tasting at 223 Creative Hub. Then, roll into Melville for flavour, sound, and soul at The Resource Gallery. End the night waist-first at Dancehall Nice Again in Newtown.

Full lineup here: https://bit.ly/FirstWeekendOfTheMonth-JHB

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💜   2025 x Benchwarmers 💜⁠⁠Lace up and join us for an evening run under the afternoon Joburg sun and the shady jacaranda...
01/10/2025

💜 2025 x Benchwarmers 💜⁠

Lace up and join us for an evening run under the afternoon Joburg sun and the shady jacarandas. This October, we’re teaming up Benchwarmers for a free 5 km run (or walk!) through the blooming streets of Saxonwold and The Parks. Our starting point is Garden Fresh in Parktown North, where you’ll be welcomed with something fruity, then set off to bask in the golden light and floral canopy.⁠

This event is for everyone, whether you’re easing in or looking to show off, you are welcome (no under 18s). After the run, celebrate at Benchwarmers with good company and plenty to drink.⁠

🌸 Wed, Oct 22, 2025⁠
🌸 17:00 – 19:00⁠
🌸 Spots are limited to 300 runners. Tickets are free, but RSVPs are essential on Quicket or via the link in our bio.⁠

Tag someone to run with and follow for updates.⁠

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It’s time for Rosebank’s monthly art party. The first Thursday of October means another edition of Keyes Art Night at KE...
30/09/2025

It’s time for Rosebank’s monthly art party. The first Thursday of October means another edition of Keyes Art Night at KEYES ART MILE. Here’s what’s on the lineup on Thu, Oct 2 from 17:00 till late. ⁠

📌 Get lost in Lehlogonolo Masoabi’s layered, mixed media artworks in the Atrium. This pop-up exhibition is presented by BLAQUE INQ Contemporaries ahead of Design Week South Africa.
📌 Want to flex your creative chops? The popular Make Station returns to Keyes Art Night with a social crafts table. All art supplies are provided.
📌 A spectacular group showcase at Gallery 1, ‘Thorned’ draws together work by SA greats looking at pain – and how we find meaning in it.
📌 Don’t leave hungry – or go thirsty. Yummy food and delicious cocktails are abundant at Keyes. Pop in to Kanpai for Japanese fusion or head upstairs to Marble, for drinks with a view.
📌 This week DJs Black Chyld, MassMaine, HouseCat, MacZitoSA, and Copasetik Sole keep the grooves going at MIX Cocktail Bar.

Get more info with the link in our comments.

Did you know? Christmas is only 87 days away. ⁠⁠Skip the mall madness and find gifts with real personality at the Firs &...
30/09/2025

Did you know? Christmas is only 87 days away. ⁠

Skip the mall madness and find gifts with real personality at the Firs & Brooklyn Antique Fairs. From sparkly jewellery to one-of-a-kind art and timeless collectables – Santa wishes he shopped here.⁠

Forget socks. Forget bath sets. For those counting down, the festive season is around the corner, and the Firs & Brooklyn Antique Fairs are your secret weapon for unforgettable gifts. Need a treat for yourself? From Versace tableware and jewellery that would make grandma proud, these fairs have only wonders on offer. ⁠

Find something truly unique at the Brooklyn's Antique Fair on Sat, Oct 4 in the Main Atrium of Brooklyn Mall in Pretoria from 09:00 – 15:00. For treasures closer to home, check out The Firs Antique Fair in Rosebank on Sun, Oct 5 from 10:00 – 16:00.⁠

Each fair is unique, so if you are on the lookout for something special, we recommend using our guide with the link in our comments to make this a treasure hunting weekend across both the fairs. ⁠

If every street corner holds a memory, how many versions of Joburg exist – and which ones are still waiting to be discov...
29/09/2025

If every street corner holds a memory, how many versions of Joburg exist – and which ones are still waiting to be discovered?

A question we constantly had on our minds this weekend, as we toured the city this past weekend for Jozi My Jozi Walks 2025. 

We bore witness to the grittiness of Hillbrow, the beauty of Kensington by night, the intertwining of personal stories and history in Fietas, and the power of community in Melville – just a glimpse of what unfolded across these 15 community-led walking tours. Every street, mural, and landmark carried its own layered story – sometimes hidden in plain sight, other times whispered through the memories of those who call these neighborhoods home.

Neighborhood tours in Joburg do more than guide you from point A to B. They open the city as a living archive, where scars of the past and sparks of renewal exist side by side. Walking these routes reveals how communities shape Joburg through art, architecture, food, and everyday life, while also shining a light on the resilience and creativity that define the city. 

Missed it? Scroll for photos of some of the tours we attended this weekend on Sat, Sep 27 and Sun, Sep 28. And if you want to know what the attendees of these tours had to say, you’ll have to read it in our upcoming newsletter this week.

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Jozi My Jozi Walks is an initiative of Jozi My Jozi in collaboration with Johannesburg In Your Pocket and Gauteng Tourism.

“There is a concept called collective effervescence: it’s a psychological effect that occurs when groups of people are u...
28/09/2025

“There is a concept called collective effervescence: it’s a psychological effect that occurs when groups of people are united in a large crowd under a single shared experience, like a concert, sports event, or rally – a feeling of unison, a feeling of belonging to something greater than oneself. That moment heightens people’s happiness, makes them open to everyone else’s lives, and less judgmental," says Dr Luca Pontiggia of the Universe On Stage

What do pirouettes and planets have in common? We asked the Universe on Stage duo Yasheen Modi and Dr Luca Pontiggia how ballet slipped into orbit with their latest production ‘Celestial Bodies’ – merging live storytelling, music, and dance on stage.

It's ballet – but not like you know it – in collaboration with Joburg Ballet and award-winning choreographer Mario Gaglione.

Read how his unusual production came to be: https://bit.ly/CelestialBodiesInterview

🎟️ Part of the Joburg Ballet's Spring Season of Dance, don’t miss ‘Celestial Bodies’ at Joburg Theatre on Sat, 4 Oct and Sun, 5 Oct. Book your tickets via Webticket.

Sandwiches are having a moment – and it’s no surprise why. They're like a flavour-packed, carb-loaded hug that rarely di...
27/09/2025

Sandwiches are having a moment – and it’s no surprise why. They're like a flavour-packed, carb-loaded hug that rarely disappoints. Behold! our list of go-to sandwich stops that hit all the right notes. From deli-style classics to creative pop-ups, these are some of our favourite sandwiches in Joburg, and where to get them.

Got a go-to? Drop it in the comments – we’re always hungry for tips.

📌 Cremelat in Hyde Square
This Italian deli gem lets you build your own sandwich masterpiece with fresh, crusty bread and premium fillings. Don’t skip their emmentaler, artichoke, and roast veg panini.
📌 SLAPS in Parkhurst
Your new sandwich crush? Think pillowy milk buns stacked with pulled lamb leg or crunchy crumbed chicken, slaw, and aioli. Their walnut parfait “sando” is basically dessert disguised as lunch.
📌 Pret A Manger in Rosebank
The standout here is the smoked trout sandwich – layers with lemon juice, dill, and just the right amount of butter. It’s halaal-friendly, too.

Want our full list of Joburg’s best sandwich shops? Get it here: https://bit.ly/JoburgBestSandwichShops

We’ve scouted the racks, markets, and pop-ups so you don’t have to – think of this as your cheat sheet to October’s shop...
27/09/2025

We’ve scouted the racks, markets, and pop-ups so you don’t have to – think of this as your cheat sheet to October’s shopping gems. From collectors and style hunters to the quietly obsessed, here’s where to find the quirks, the classics, and those “where-did-you-get-that?” pieces.⁠

📌 Whimsy meets heritage denim as Tshepo Jeans x The Luxurious Marble Circus drop The Kingmaster collection – available at The Luxurious Marble Circus on Sat, Oct 4 – Sun Oct 5, in-store, and online.⁠
📌 This weekend is your last chance to bid on fine art, vintage beauties, and quirky curios at Russell Kaplan Auctioneers' Spring Wunderkammer before Sun, Sep 28.⁠
📌 Hands-on fun at Victoria Yards' First Sunday on Sun, Oct 5 with candle-making, tie-dye, punch needle, and even hand-poke tattoos.⁠
📌 We’ve got our eye on Mantsho by Palesa Mokubung rich leather Gallary Bags in sunset hues available in studio at Victoria Yards.
📌 Add sparkle to your look at the brand-new Kirsten Goss Joburg flagship boutique at Hyde Park Corner – bold and unique rings, necklaces,and heirlooms made to turn heads.⁠
📌 Bag a bargain at Rosebank Sunday Market – Dress for Less on Sun Oct 5 & Sun, Oct 12, car boot treasure hunts on Sun Oct 19 & Sun, Oct 26, plus market eats and treats every Sunday.⁠
📌 Hunt down timeless finds at Brooklyn Antique Fair on Sat, Oct 4, and its sister The Firs Antique Fair in Rosebank on Sun, Oct 5.⁠

“Can't repeat the past? Why, of course you can!” – ‘The Great Gatsby’, F. Scott Fitzgerald. ⁠⁠The CIRK's hit show ‘Gatsb...
26/09/2025

“Can't repeat the past? Why, of course you can!” – ‘The Great Gatsby’, F. Scott Fitzgerald. ⁠

The CIRK's hit show ‘Gatsby – A Cirque Extravaganza’ roars to life at Cresta Centre Shopping Centre from Sat, Oct 18, 2025 – Sat, Jan 31, 2026. Expect aerial acrobatics, dazzling dancers, and all the glamour of Jay Gatsby’s legendary parties. Make sure to head to the link in our comments to book now. ⁠

🎮 Fak’ugesi 2025 is loading… 🎮 This year’s theme? Power Surge.The Fak’ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival returns ...
26/09/2025

🎮 Fak’ugesi 2025 is loading… 🎮 This year’s theme? Power Surge.

The Fak’ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival returns to Braamfontein from Thu, Oct 9 – Sun, Oct 12 for its 12th edition. More than just a festival, Fak’ugesi is a rallying call for Africa’s digital creators to take charge of their narratives, spark new connections, and showcase innovation powered and inspired by our own stories.

Highlights include:
🔌 Fri, Oct 10 – Sun, Oct 12 – The Surge Experience is a three-stop immersive journey through the Wits Anglo American Digital Dome, the Wits Origins Centre, and Tshimologong Precinct.
🌍 Fri, Oct 10 – Experience boundary-breaking works from Africa, Europe, and South America, with electrifying experiences extending into the cosmos as part of ‘Immersive Africa – Bridging Continents Through Digital Creativity’.
🏆 Fri, Oct 10 – The annual Fak’ugesi Awards celebrate Africa’s digital creators and disruptors in animation, gaming, XR, and design.

Tickets are now available via Quicket. Book now: https://bit.ly/FakugesiFestival2025

Spending the weekend indoors? No problem,  Spring Wunderkammer comes to an end on Sun, Sep 28 – but there’s still much t...
26/09/2025

Spending the weekend indoors? No problem, Spring Wunderkammer comes to an end on Sun, Sep 28 – but there’s still much to marvel over.

While you scroll through some things we wish we had left with, here’s a bit of information on the upcoming sessions.

📌 Fri, Sep 26:
Session 11 (09:00 – 15:30): Have a look at the beautiful Fine Gold, Antique, and Collectable Jewellery on display.
Session 12 (16:00 – 20:30): Complement your jewellery purchases with a matching handbag, as Luxury Handbags and Fashion take centre stage.
📌 Sat, Sep 27:
Session 13 (09:00 – 13:00): In need of new art for your home? Classical African and Asian Art and Ceramics are the focus.
Session 14 (13:00 – 17:00): Discover stunning Modern and Postmodern Paintings, Drawings, Prints, and Sculptures.
📌 Sun, Sep 28:
Session 15 (07:30 – 22:30): Explore Antique Furniture, Mid-Century Design, Mirrors, Lighting, and Collectables.

Browse the full auction, register, and bid live at bidlive.rkauctioneers.co.za or download the free app on Google Play or the App Store.⁠ ⭐

The neighbourhood of Melville is notorious for its ups and downs. Yet, for many Joburgers it's a place that calls to min...
25/09/2025

The neighbourhood of Melville is notorious for its ups and downs. Yet, for many Joburgers it's a place that calls to mind riotous stories and colourful memories. For Aubrey Moloto, photographer and founder of Snaps On Seventh, Melville epitomises Joburg's resilience – powered by a community that deeply cares.

Curious to know more? Book now to join his tour ‘Melville Unlocked – The Voices of Our Village’ as part of the 2025 edition of Jozi My Jozi Walks on Sat, Sep 27. “It’s about giving people an unfiltered, raw experience of our hood. Melville is not just where I’m from – it’s who I am,” says Moloto.

Ahead of this, Moloto shared some thoughts on the joys of walking, Melville's golden era, and being raised by the community. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/AubreyMolotoMelville

🔸 Walking as a way of life
“Walking connects memory, community, and imagination. It’s how I’ve always engaged with Melville.”
🔸 Melville’s golden era
Growing up in Melville and too young to enter the clubs, Moloto absorbed the magic from the pavements. “I remember seeing cars parked in long lines stretching from 4th Avenue and Main Road for Roxy’s and Cool Runnings. I knew it was something special, and I felt lucky just to be there.”
🔸 Raised by the community
Like many children in Melville, Moloto was “raised by the community.” Friendships formed in the street, bike rides on the koppies, and games on the UJ grounds shaped his childhood.

👟 What’s on the lineup for 2025?
From performative treasure hunts to tastings of alligator pepper, there are 15 walking tours to look forward to as part of Jozi My Jozi Walks 2025 on Sat, Sep 27 and Sun, Sep 28. 🎟️ Tickets are R67.50 per tour. Book now via Quicket.

Jozi My Jozi Walks is an initiative of Jozi_My_Jozi in collaboration with Johannesburg In Your Pocket and Gauteng Tourism.

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