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Johannesburg, South AfricaParade route:
Starts and finishes in the Pride Village on Katherine Street, SandtonBest area to stay:
Sandton and RosebankNearest airport:
O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)Organised by:
Pride of Africa Foundation
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Embrace the Vibrant Spirit of Johannesburg Pride of Africa
Step into a kaleidoscope of colors, infectious rhythms, and vibrant energy as you immerse yourself in the electrifying spectacle of Johannesburg Pride of Africa, a captivating celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community amidst the vibrant heart of Johannesburg, South Africa. This annual event transforms the dynamic city into a pulsating hub of festivities, where thousands of attendees from around the globe gather to celebrate love, diversity, and unity.
Want to experience Johannesburg Pride in person? Read my full guide to Johannesburg Pride.
Witness the Spectacle of Johannesburg Pride of Africa
- Pride March: Join the march as it leaves the Pride Village in Sandton in the early afternoon, follows the parade route and returns to the Village. It's free and open to everyone, so you can join in rather than just watch.
- Pride Village: Spend the day in the Pride Village on Katherine Street in Sandton, with vendors, food, activations and three stages of music, art and community. Entry is free, and the Village runs from midday until late.
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Plan Your Pride Adventure
Johannesburg is a welcoming and inclusive city, ready to embrace you with open arms during Pride. Book your accommodations now and secure your spot in this unforgettable celebration of love, pride, and diversity.
Our recommended hotel picks
Book with confidence and get the best prices from our partner Expedia – we have chosen hotels that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants and bars. Looking for more options? Check out my top 6 LGBTQ+ friendly hotels in Johannesburg.
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Festivities Beyond the Parade
- Official after-party: Keep the celebration going after the Village closes at Pride's official evening partner party.
- Community events: Joburg’s queer community hosts events all through Pride weekend. Queer Jozi Drinks runs a Pride morning drag brunch, and organises community meet-ups and Pride hikes. Follow @queerjoburg in the weeks before Pride to see what’s on. Morning events sell out fast.
Want to experience Johannesburg Pride and Joburg beyond the march? Read my gay Johannesburg guide.
City tours & experiences
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Want to experience Johannesburg beyond Pride?
The best way to see Joburg is with someone who lives there. I spent a full day with Dlala Nje, a social enterprise based in Ponte City, visiting Constitution Hill, Hillbrow, Soweto and the Apartheid Museum. Their tours fund community work with young people in the inner city, and it was the highlight of my trip after Pride itself. Read about my day exploring Joburg’s queer history with Dlala Nje, from Constitution Hill to Soweto, in my full Johannesburg Pride guide.
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US residents: Standard pricing applies.
Uncover Johannesburg's Gay Scene
- Melville: Johannesburg's go-to spot for queer nightlife. The bars along 7th Street, including Liquid Blue and Ratz, are where the community comes together for drinks, karaoke and dancing.
- Sandton: Home to Johannesburg Pride and its Pride Village, and the best base for your stay, with hotels, restaurants and the Gautrain all close by.
- Constitution Hill and Hillbrow: The heart of Johannesburg's queer history. Constitution Hill, once a prison where men were jailed for "immorality", is now home to the court that upholds South Africa's equality protections. Hillbrow was the city's queer neighbourhood for decades. Visit with a local guide.
I explored Hillbrow and Constitution Hill with a local guide. Read how it went, and how to book it, in my Johannesburg guide.
Want to explore more? Pick another city — or explore all upcoming Prides around the world.
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Join the Movement, Make a Difference
South Africa was the first country in the world to protect sexual orientation in its constitution, and in 2006 it became the first in Africa to legalise same-sex marriage. But laws are only part of the story. Many LGBTQ+ South Africans still face discrimination and violence, especially outside the big cities.
Johannesburg Pride began as an act of protest in 1990, and that spirit is still at its heart. When you visit, take time to learn from and support the people keeping that work going:
- GALA Queer Archive preserves South Africa’s LGBTQ+ history through exhibitions and community programmes.
Queer Joburg shares queer events across the city every week. - Brave Spaces brings the community together through meet-ups and Pride hikes.
- MambaOnline is South Africa’s leading LGBTQ+ news site.
Frequently asked questions
South Africa was the first country in the world to protect sexual orientation in its constitution, and same-sex marriage has been legal since 2006. The bigger risk in Johannesburg is opportunistic crime, so use Uber or Bolt after dark, keep valuables out of sight and visit the inner city with a local guide.
Johannesburg Pride, also known as the Pride of Africa, is the continent’s oldest Pride, with its first march held in 1990. Today it draws thousands of people to Sandton every October for a march, a Pride Village with live performances and a programme of community events, parties and brunches across the city.
The march starts inside the Pride Village on Katherine Street in Sandton in the early afternoon and loops back to it. Entry to the march and the Village is free, and the main stage keeps going well into the evening, so you can stay in one place all day.
Sandton is the best base. The Pride Village is within walking distance, and the Gautrain links you to the airport, Rosebank and Pretoria. Rosebank is a good alternative with more of a neighbourhood feel, just one Gautrain stop away. Hotels fill quickly in October, so book early.
Fly into O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), which has direct overnight flights from London and other major hubs. From the airport, the Gautrain gets you to Sandton in around 15 minutes. Once there, use Uber or Bolt to get around, especially at night.
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