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Soccerex Football Festival at Nelson Mandela Square, Johannesburg. Courtesy of Soccerex

Football Festival

28 - 29 Nov 2009

Encompassing youth tournaments, David Beckham Academy training sessions and a showcase of football legends, the Football Festival attracts a crazy number of fans to Johannesburg's Nelson…

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Soccerex logo. Courtesy of Soccerex

Soccerex

30 Nov - 2 Dec 2009

A leading business convention for the global football community, Soccerex visits Johannesburg in 2010. Following a football festival, a three-day conference & exhibition attracts thousands of…

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The KILLERS

The KILLERS

4 Dec 2009

Alternative rock band The KILLERS announces its first-ever South African tour. The eagerly awaited multi-award-winning group performs its biggest hits at the Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg…

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Rise of the Underground, Voodoo Lounge, Johannesburg. Courtesy of Passion

Rise of the Underground

4 Dec 2009

Sharing a passion for progressive dance music, Passion and Rendezvous gather South Africa's most celebrated DJs together at Johannesburg's Voodoo Lounge. Rise of the Underground sees Caprice C…

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Christmas decoration. Photo by Barbara Realini, © Whatsonwhen

Christmas Carols

5 - 6 Dec 2009 (annual)

Conducted by Richard Cock, the Symphony Choir of Johannesburg and the full Johannesburg Festival Orchestra kick start the festive season with Christmas Carols for the whole family. The…

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Gerard Sekoto Youth Festival, Johannesburg. Courtesy of Johannesburg Art Gallery

Gerard Sekoto Youth Festival

16 Dec 2009 (annual)

Dedicated to the late artist, the Gerard Sekoto Youth Festival encourages young people to explore their creativity. Enjoy an artists' conference at Johannesburg Art Gallery, or join workshops…

Burnise Silvius as <i>Cinderella</i>. Photo by Susanne Holbaeck Bergh

SA Ballet Theatre

20 Mar 2009 - 3 Jan 2010 (annual)

Based at the Johannesburg Civic Theatre, the SA Ballet Theatre presents an annual season that encompasses classical ballets and new works by South African choreographers. Public open days and…

MPH - Live Motor Show

4 - 7 Feb 2010 (annual)

Stunt-driving and and live-action sequences come to Johannesburg's Coca-Cola Dome at the MPH - Live Motor Show. Test-drive cars, browse motoring exhibits and relive popular elements from TV's…

Hobby-X

4 - 7 Mar 2010 (annual)

Held at Johannesburg's Coca-Cola Dome, Hobby-X is South Africa's largest craft and hobby show, with interactive stands, demonstrations and workshops. Visit to enrich your existing collection…

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Mini chocolate at the Chocolate Festival & Expo, Johannesburg. Courtesy of Chocolate Festival & Expo

Chocolate Festival & Expo

Mar 2010 (annual)

White, milk, dark, diabetic and organic chocolates in all their shapes attract a sweet-toothed public at Johannesburg's Chocolate Festival & Expo, held at the Gallagher Convention Centre.

Riot of colour at Johannesburg's annual Gardenex. Courtesy of Gardenex

Gardenex

Mar 2010 (annual)

The largest and most popular floriculture exhibition in South Africa, Gardenex returns to Johannesburg's Coca-Cola Dome in Northgate. A packed programme and hundreds of exhibits attract 20,000…

The World Holiday & Travel Fair logo, Johannesburg. Courtesy of World Holiday & Travel Fair

World Holiday & Travel Fair

16 - 18 Apr 2010 (annual)

The World Holiday & Travel Fair at Johannesburg's Coca-Cola Dome appeals to everyone from backpackers to families with children. Live cultural performances from traditional dancers and bands…

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Barney™, BJ™ and Baby Bop™. Courtesy of The Baby Expo

The Baby Expo

May 2010 (annual)

The kids will love meeting Barney and his friends at The Baby Expo, South Africa's most popular parenting expo with three editions per year. Shows, competitions, product launches and workshops…

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Wine selection at The Wine Show, Johannesburg. Courtesy of The Wine Show

The Wine Show

May 2010 (annual)

Held at Midrand's Gallagher Convention Centre, between Johannesburg and Pretoria, The Wine Show lets visitors taste and buy wines from around 130 estates. The Wine Theatre is a winemaking…

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Artist of Africa

May - Jun 2010

Two weeks before the 2010 World Cup, Johannesburg's Museum Africa opens its doors to Artist of Africa, a world-class event offering a virtual journey across the continent through videos…

A car on display at Extreme Auto Show, Johannesburg. Photo courtesy of Extreme Auto Show

Extreme Auto Show

Jun 2010 (annual)

The Extreme Auto Show at Johannesburg's Coca-Cola Dome displays the latest cars and bikes alongside multimedia, gaming and navigation products. A catwalk show previews the country's new…

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Encounters: South African International Documentary Film Festival. Courtesy of Encounters

Encounters

Jun 2010 (annual)

Encounters is the annual South African International Documentary Film Festival, with screenings and workshops for aspiring film-makers at Johannesburg's Hyde Park NU Metro. A discussion…

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Your Family Creative Craft

Jul 2010 (annual)

The Emperor's Palace, right next to Johannesburg airport, is the venue for Your Family Creative Craft, a vast arty expo covering mosaics, doll making, model clay working, glass cutting…

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Artists of Africa

11 May - 11 Jul 2010; not Mon

The official 2010 FIFA World Cup host city event for the city of Johannesburg, Artists of Africa showcases contemporary African art, which "educates and edifies on various levels" says the…

Jack Russell Terrier. Photo by Barbara Realini

World of Dogs, Cats and Pets Exhibition

Jul 2010 (annual)

Held at Johannesburg's Coca-Cola Dome, the World of Dogs, Cats and Pets Exhibition celebrates all furry (and feathery) things, attracting families with children, potential pet owners and…



Highlights

Football Festival

Nelson Mandela Square

28 - 29 Nov 2009

Soccerex

Sandton Convention Centre

30 Nov - 2 Dec 2009

The KILLERS

Coca-Cola Dome

4 Dec 2009