Entertainment in Joburg

A night on the town in Joburg is an unforgettable experience of urban African vibe at its best. Similar to New York, Johannesburg is a city which culturally evolved from immigration.

Its cauldron of cultures is tasted in the city's endless variety of dishes. Almost every culture in the world is represented in Johannesburg's dishes.

Johannesburg has international award-winning restaurants where you'll discover an original blend of global and Southern African cuisines, including Eastern, European, African and fusion flavours.

When business is done, city life abounds. Spontaneous, unique experiences await you; arts, cultural and sporting events, theatres, galleries, places of historical and cultural interest, cocktail bars and lounges, live jazz and music, shopping and more.

The city buzzes with exciting dance clubs and a live music scene known the world over. At sophisticated live venues around the city, you will experience the sound, rhythm and soul of Africa.

Top-class theatrical productions are staged nightly at the Market Theatre in the Newtown Precinct and the Civic in Braamfontein amongst others. Seeing an original South African play, film, comedy or musical may be the quickest way to understanding what South Africa's, beneath-the-surface, authentic cultural sentiments really are.

Novice and serious gamblers are spoilt for choice with Johannesburg's casino complexes. The city has two large casinos, another two on the outskirts and others less than two hours drive away. There's no end to gambling fun ? combined they have 8 164 slot machines and 291 gaming tables.