Weekend Gig Guide: What To Do in Gauteng This Weekend – 20, 21 & 22 June 2025

Events To Attend in Gauteng This Weekend

Looking for exciting things to do this weekend in Gauteng? Whether you’re craving live music, art, food, or family fun, this guide has you covered. From vibrant festivals to intimate gigs, here are 10 must-attend events happening around the province. Get ready to mark your calendar and book your tickets!

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1. Gauteng Soul and Jazz Concert

• Date & Time: Saturday, 21 June 2025, 5pm
• Location: Sunbet Arena at Time Square
• Summary: Immerse yourself in a soulful day filled with live performances from top local Soul, R&B, and Jazz artists. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere perfect for music lovers.
• Ticket Price: R590 – R1050
• Booking Link: Ticketpro

2. Business and Property Accelerator Masterclasses

• Date & Time: Saturday, 21 June 2025, 9am – 5pm
• Location: The Centurion Hotel, Lenchen Avenue North, Centurion Central, Pretoria
• Summary:
  Join South Africa’s top-rated Property Investment and Business Accelerator Masterclasses designed to help you build a profitable property business and scale your entrepreneurial ventures. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to grow, these full-day workshops offer expert insights, actionable tools, and proven strategies. Learn fundraising techniques, sustainable scaling methods, and marketing systems to multiply your income and unlock your business’s full potential.
• Ticket Price: R499
• Booking Link: WebTickets

3. The Wild West Fest at Syringa Park

• Date & Time: Saturday & Sunday, 21–22 June 2025, 9am – 4pm
• Location: Syringa Park, Portion 61, Driefontein Farm, Driefontein Rd, Johannesburg, South Africa
• Summary:
  Giddy up for a wild weekend packed with family fun at Syringa Park! The Wild West Fest features exciting competitions, car boot sales, market stalls with The Local Market, live music all day, delicious gourmet food, and a beer tent serving ice-cold brews. Dress in your best Wild West gear and enjoy a memorable festival with something for everyone.
• Ticket Price: Free entry
• Booking Link: Joburg.co.za

4. Drive 2 Unite Charity Auto Show 2025

• Date & Time: Sunday, 22 June 2025, 11am – 2pm
• Location: Montecasino Events Area, Fourways, Johannesburg
• Summary:
  Join South Africa’s largest Car & Bike Charity Run, Drive 2 Unite, supporting Blessing Lives NPO in ending period poverty among schoolgirls. The event features a controlled convoy of supercars, sports cars, motorcycles, muscle cars, and more, culminating in an exclusive vehicle showcase at Montecasino. The public is invited to view the stunning vehicles for free and encouraged to bring a pack of sanitary pads to donate. Enjoy food and beverage stalls, including halaal options, and connect with fellow motoring enthusiasts.
• Ticket Price: Free entry (Registration required for spectators and participants)
• Booking Link: Quicket

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5. Once Upon A Time In Joburg

• Date & Time: Saturday, 21 June 2025, 12pm – 8pm
• Location: James & Ethel Gray Park, Johannesburg
• Summary:
  Experience an authentic R&B event celebrating underrated and overlooked artists with powerful catalogues. Hosted by Doctor Bird Productions, this all-weather event offers live performances from true lovers of the genre. Enjoy a safe, inclusive environment with great music, food, and vibes. Note: No under 18s allowed; valid ID required for entry.
• Ticket Price: From R350
• Booking Link: Quicket

6. Heard it at the Movies 2025

• Date & Time: Saturday, 21 June 2025, 3pm & 7pm (two shows)
• Location: Cornwall Hill College, Nellmapius Drive, Irene, Centurion
• Summary:
  Experience a spectacular live performance by the Cornwall Hill College Music Academy and the Johannesburg Youth Orchestra. This 110-piece symphony orchestra will play iconic movie soundtracks live, accompanied by stunning film footage. The show features the world-renowned Kearsney College choir, promising a magical musical journey for all ages.
• Ticket Price: R150 (Adults), R80 (Children)
• Booking Link: Quicket

7. Drakensberg Boys Choir – Music in the City 2025

• Date & Time:
  • Friday, 20 June 2025, 6:30pm
  • Saturday, 21 June 2025, 7:00pm
• Location: Mandela Theatre, Joburg Theatre, Johannesburg
• Summary:
  Experience the internationally acclaimed Drakensberg Boys Choir in their annual “Music in the City” concert series. This world-class show features a rich musical repertoire, from classical masterpieces to contemporary African and Afro-Pop works. Enjoy vibrant performances full of foot-stomping, drum beating, dancing, and the pulse of Africa under the baton of conductor Jacques Linde.
• Ticket Price: R280 – R420
• Booking Link: WebTickets

8. The Black Circus of The Republic of Bantu

• Date & Time: 13 – 29 June 2025
• Location: Mannie Manim Theatre, Market Theatre, Johannesburg
• Summary:
  Experience an installation-based performance by internationally acclaimed artist Albert Ibokwe Khoza and award-winning director Princess Zinzi Mhlongo. This powerful show reflects on damaged ethnic pride and pays tribute to Sarah Baartman and ancestors whose bodies were exploited. It invites audiences to confront and acknowledge painful histories through evocative theatre.
• Ticket Price: R120 – R150
• Booking Link: WebTickets

Have Fun!

Book your tickets early to avoid disappointment! Many events have limited capacity. Dress comfortably, bring your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable weekend in Gauteng.

Enjoy your weekend adventures!