Heritage Day 2026 is set to be a vibrant celebration of South African culture, with numerous events taking place in Johannesburg and Pretoria. The public holiday, which falls on September 24, is an opportunity for South Africans to come together and celebrate their heritage. In Johannesburg, the Johannesburg Expo Centre will host Comic Con Africa from September 24 to 27, featuring gaming, esports, and cosplay competitions.
In Johannesburg, music lovers can attend the Free the Jazz Concert at Sandton City, a free, outdoor, family-friendly event celebrating local talent. The concert will take place on September 24 at 10:00 am. For those looking for a unique experience, HiChai: Heritage Day Edition will offer a celebration of culture, food, fashion, and chai cocktails at Modern Tailors in Rosebank. The event will feature music and a special book reading, with tickets starting at R150.
Johannesburg will also host the Curaprox Run the Greens, a 5km or 10km run/walk through a golf-course route at Kyalami Country Club. The event will take place on September 24, starting at 6:30 pm, with registration from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Adults can participate for R120, while kids aged 12 and under and pensioners aged 60+ can participate for R80. Additionally, Cedar Square will host a Biltong & Wine evening, pairing local Southern African flavors with wine for a relaxed Heritage Day celebration.
In Pretoria, the Giant Stadium in Soshanguve will host the Sphatlho Festival, a major kasi heritage lifestyle and culture festival. The event will feature music, local performances, food, and community spirit, with tickets starting at R120. The festival will take place on September 24 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. This event is one of Pretoria's major cultural celebrations, showcasing the city's rich heritage.
Heritage Day is an opportunity for South Africans to celebrate their cultural diversity. The day is celebrated on September 24, a public holiday in South Africa. The events in Johannesburg and Pretoria offer something for everyone, from music and food to gaming and cultural celebrations.
The events in Johannesburg and Pretoria are part of a larger celebration of Heritage Day across South Africa. In other parts of the country, people will be celebrating with music, culture, and food. In Durban, there will be music, culture, and food on offer across the city. In Cape Town, the City will offer free entry to several nature reserves from September 24 to 27.
Loftus Versfeld will also host an event where 3,000 braaiers will gather in an attempt to reclaim the Guinness World Record for the biggest braai. The event is scheduled to take place on Heritage Day, and organizers are hopeful that they will succeed in breaking the record.
Key points
- Comic Con Africa will take place at Johannesburg Expo Centre from September 24 to 27.
- The Sphatlho Festival will be held at Giant Stadium in Pretoria on September 24.
- Loftus Versfeld will host a Guinness World Record attempt for the biggest braai on Heritage Day.
