LGBTQ+ Johannesburg Guide
Johannesburg is included on Infogaytion because it is a relevant destination for LGBTQ+ locals or travellers.
Use this guide to discover the LGBTQ+ places, events and practical information currently published for Johannesburg.
Upcoming LGBTQ+ events in Johannesburg
- Underwear Night at The Rec RoomTuesday, 11 August 2026 · The Rec Room
- Ratz Karaoke WednesdaysWednesday, 12 August 2026 · Ratz Bar Melville
- Buddy Night at The Rec RoomThursday, 13 August 2026 · The Rec Room
- Ratz Karaoke SundaysSunday, 16 August 2026 · Ratz Bar Melville
- No Towel Mondays at The Rec RoomMonday, 17 August 2026 · The Rec Room
- RUSH: INFERNOSaturday, 29 August 2026 · Level Three, Kramerville Place, 14A Kramer Road, 3rd Floor, Kramerville, Sandton, Gauteng, 2090, South Africa
- RUSH: SUBMERGEDFriday, 4 September 2026 · Level Three, Kramerville Place, 14A Kramer Road, 3rd Floor, Kramerville, Sandton, Gauteng, 2090, South Africa
- The Gayz PartySaturday, 5 September 2026 · The Sound Room Kyalami, Liviero Office Park, Dytchley & Marcius Roads, Barbeque Downs, Johannesburg, 1684
- Buddies JoburgSaturday, 26 September 2026 · Katy's Palace Bar, 6 Desmond Rd
- Johannesburg Pride Parade & Festival 2026Saturday, 31 October 2026 · Katherine Street, Sandton CBD
- Queer Party at Kasie ChiveSaturday, 28 November 2026 · Kasie Chive, 29983 Mthunzi Street, Extension 11, Tsakane, Gauteng, 1550
LGBTQ+ venues in Johannesburg
- Ratz Bar MelvilleBar
- The FactoryNew Doornfontein · Kink Fetish
- The Rec RoomFerndale · Sauna
Guides to Johannesburg
- LGBTQ+ Johannesburg: Venues & NightlifeA practical starting point for Johannesburg’s dedicated LGBTQ+ venues and the city’s event-led queer nightlife.
- Queer History in JohannesburgFrom Hillbrow and Simon Nkoli to Constitution Hill and Johannesburg Pride: key places in the city’s LGBTQ+ history.
- Johannesburg Pride 2026Key information for Johannesburg Pride 2026 and the Pride of Africa programme in Sandton.