Festivals and Annual Events

The Dance Forum was created in 2003 to promote contemporary dance and to provide platforms for contemporary dance performances. The FNB Dance Umbrella has been presenting performances for the last 20 years and is one of the premier events of the city that promotes youth groups and up and coming choreographers from all over South Africa. The Dance Umbrella is a series of events extending from February into March. It is held in Wits Theatre, University of the Witwatersrand, Braamfontein and The Dance Factory, Newtown Website: www.artslink.co.za/arts

The Rand Show is an annual consumer exhibition and entertainment forum that displays everything from furniture and home ware to sportswear to specialty and hobby related items. It is a huge exhibition attracting over 500,000 people every year with music concerts, stage acts and amusement park rides. It is regularly held at the Expo Centre, Nasrec Roads, Nasrec, which is just south of the city. Website: http://www.randshow.co.za/

The Decorex exhibition is an annual exhibition of home decor and design highlighting contemporary and traditional furnishings and home design styles of the new year. It is held in the Gallagher Estate, Midrand, every year in the second week of the month and runs for 5 days. Website: http://www.decorex.co.za

An exhibition specially designed for jazz lovers! It is a multi faceted event celebrating South Africa's jazz musicians who are an integral part of the country's art and cultural heritage. It is held in the 3rd week of August every year in Newton. Website: http://www.joyofjazz.co.za

An annual exhibition promoting travel and tourism as well as outdoor products which is a relatively interesting visit for tourists as it comes packed with activities such as The Drop Tower ride and the Cave of Horros. It is held in the last week of August every year, at The Coca Cola Dome in Northgate, Corner Olievenhout Avenue, Randburg. Website: http://www.getawayshow.co.za/

Arts Alive is an annual event that extends throughout the month and is composed of musical, visual, theatrical, and performing arts. It also caters to creative industries and conferences. It is held from the 1st of September straight till the 30th at various venues throughout the city.