Johannesburg Nightlife

Enjoy live performances at the Pieter Toerien Theatre, grab a bite at one of many restaurants, test out lady luck on the gaming tables, and finish off at the popular Vacca Matta pub/nightclub.

Enjoy the best of African and South African music, be it kwaito (South African house music), African jazz, or contemporary rock. Bassline offers live music until late three in the morning (on show nights) and is definitely the spot to see and be seen.

Opened in 1929, the rough-and-ready Radium is one of the oldest pubs in Johannesburg, with a well-stocked bar and a wonderful Portuguese-inspired seafood menu. Live entertainment and laid-back vibes are the main draws.

With an extensive cellar of South African red, white, and sparkling wines, visitors are spoilt...more

This retro-chic club is where Joburg’s jet set plays when they come home to roost. Resident DJ Bego spins the best of R&B, hip hop and smooth house music.

This rustic bar boasts some of Joburg’s best local acts, with special emphasis on alternative Afrikaans bands. The food is mediocre, but drinks are well priced and the live performances are generally excellent.