Johannesburg City Guide for Expats and Visitors
Johannesburg, South Africa: every guide The Rio Times publishes for foreigners who live in or visit the city, in one place. This month's events come first, then upcoming concerts and festivals, practical guides to living there and our explainers on South Africa.
Coming Up in Johannesburg
- Mamma Mia Montecasino Season Opens 16 October in Johannesburg, South Africa 16 Oct
- Soweto Derby in Johannesburg on 31 October 2026 31 Oct
- Kunye Jozi XI Fills Johannesburg's Huddle Park on 7 November 7 Nov
- South Africa Heritage Day Festival 2026 in Johannesburg 21 Nov
- Oskido Big Day Out 2026: Two Stages at Johannesburg's Huddle Park, South Africa, on 28 November 28 Nov
- Piano People Johannesburg 2026: Uncle Waffles Plays South Africa on 28 November 28 Nov
- Leon Bridges South Africa: Soul Singer Plays Johannesburg on 28 and Kirstenbosch on 30 November 30 Nov
- Fatboy Slim Johannesburg 2026: South Africa Return in Gray Park on 12 December 12 Dec
- J. Cole Johannesburg Show Closes His Tour in South Africa on 12 December 12 Dec
- Limp Bizkit Johannesburg: Band Plays FNB Stadium in South Africa on 13 December 13 Dec
- Jack White South Africa: First Shows in Joburg on 11, Cape Town on 14 December 14 Dec
- Tyla South Africa 2027: Cape Town on 4 January, Johannesburg on 9 January 4 Jan
- Milk + Cookies Festival South Africa 2027: Cape Town January 29 and Johannesburg January 31 31 Jan
- ULTRA South Africa 2027: Cape Town on 30 April, Johannesburg on 1 May as First Tickets Sell Out 30 Apr
Living in Johannesburg
- Cost of Living in Johannesburg: Rent, Power and Water in 2026
- South Africa Municipal Elections 2026 Test ANC Grip as Johannesburg Coalition Fears Grow
Understand South Africa
- South Africa Population and Ethnic Groups Explained
- Foreign Powers and Investors in South Africa 2026
- South Africa Culture, the Key Figures to Know in 2026
- South Africa Politics Explained, Who Holds Power in 2026
- Who Runs South Africa's Economy, Key Players 2026
- South Africa Geopolitics Explained 2026
- What Is MTN Group? Africa's Mobile Giant Explained
- Who Is South Africa's President? Cyril Ramaphosa Explained
- South Africa Explained: The Country, the Coalition Government and What to Watch
- Moving to South Africa: Visa Route Decides Everything, 54,000 Applications Overdue at Home Affairs
- South Africa Residency Visa Requirements and How to Meet Them
- King Mswati III Takes $5.1m US Deportee Deal as Eswatini Economy Feels South Africa's Pull
Latest News From Johannesburg
- Comic Con Africa 2026 Johannesburg Tickets From US$16
- Earthdance Peace Festival Returns to Cape Town and Johannesburg
- Johannesburg Faces Contempt Proceedings Over Emergency Housing
- A Johannesburg Writer Takes Africa's Commonwealth Short Story Prize
- Johannesburg's Exchange Tightens the Rules on AI Trading
Other cities in South Africa: Cape Town, Durban. All expat cities