South Africa Event Planning

South Africa is brimming with an array of different cultures and cultural elements. Gauteng is the smallest province, but is the home of the capital city and is the wealthiest of all the provinces. This area is a melting pot of languages, colours, customs and cultures, representing the diversity of South Africa. For these reasons, Gauteng is the ideal location in which to enjoy a number of cultural events.

The Soweto Festival Expo
This expo is aimed at uplifting the community and ensuring that its spending power is injected back into the people and businesses of Soweto. It combines business, culture and entertainment to create a fun, lively event for all to enjoy. This festival is set apart by the fact that both small and large entities are encouraged to participate, allowing a unique platform on which to network, shop and interact.

Events, workshops and exhibitions will cover food, health, beauty, arts, crafts and all things business-related to ensure that the Soweto Festival Expo is as diverse and colourful as the people of Gauteng and South Africa.

This expo is held in the Expo Centre, Nasrec. For more information, call +27 (0)11 646 5630.

The Mediaeval Fayre
Pretoria is the home of this annual event, where young and old alike are entertained and informed about life in mediaeval times. Jousting demonstrations, armoured combat, stunts, crafts and entertainment are the order of the day, while visitors are also assured of fantastic food and beverages, as well as live music to complete the experience. Family discounts apply, and children under 12 years old get in for cheaper.

The AFDA Film Festival Johannesburg
Sandton comes alive when the annual film festival of the AFDA School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance hosts its annual film festival. A collection of the students’ film creations are displayed, promoting South African talent and creativity. The venue is the Cinema Nouveau Rosebank Mall, and the festival runs for two days.

The Johannesburg Arts Alive Festival
For the first month of spring (September), the Johannesburg Arts Alive Festival is hosted in Sandton; treating the locals and tourists to a stunning spectacle of the artistic and cultural beauty that defines Johannesburg and South Africa. Theatre, dance, music, visual art and entertainment are sure to leave a lasting impression on the minds and hearts of the onlookers. This festival is designed to expose local artists to the community on a local and international level.

Other popular cultural events in Gauteng include:

• The Magaliesberg Classic Country Festival (Magaliesberg)
• The Oktober Bierfest (Johannesburg)
• Your Family Creative Crafts & Arts Expo with Christmas Twist (Johannesburg)
• The Christmas Market (Johannesburg)
• Carols by Candlelight at Walter Sisulu Gardens (Johannesburg)
• The Vodacom Jazz Picnic (Johannesburg)
• The Garden of Lights (Johannesburg)
• The Johannesburg International Mozart Festival (Johannesburg)
• Wits Arts and Literary Experience (Johannesburg)
• Fine Brandy Festival (Johannesburg)
• Richies Model Cars, Toys and Hobby Fair (Johannesburg)
• L’Italia in Piazza (Johannesburg)
• The SANCTA One Act Play Festival (Johannesburg)
• Nando’s JHB Comedy Festival (Johannesburg)
• The National Marimba Festival (Boksburg)
• Potjie & Mampoer Fees (Vereeniging)
• The Jacaranda Kunstefees (Pretoria)
• Incredible India Day (Randburg)