
The Rand Show | Thursday | 2026
THE RAND SHOW
The wait is over: Tickets for The Rand Show 2026 are officially on sale! This iconic annual extravaganza returns 2–6 April 2026 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre (Nasrec), offering five days of non-stop fun, entertainment, shopping, and excitement. To celebrate the launch, visitors can grab an opening day ticket special on Thursday, the 2nd of April. For just R50 - available online or at the door - this is a great start to the Easter weekend at South Africa’s biggest consumer show.
Bursting with fresh attractions and returning favourites for all ages, there’s something for everyone. Explore newly themed halls and zones, join exciting competitions, indulge in flavour-filled experiences, and shop till you drop!
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The Rand Show
THE RAND SHOW
The wait is over: tickets for The Rand Show 2026 are officially on sale! This iconic annual
extravaganza returns 2–6 April 2026 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre (Nasrec), offering five
days of non-stop fun, entertainment, shopping, and excitement. To celebrate the launch,
visitors can grab an opening day ticket special on Thursday, the 2nd of April. For just R50 - available online or at the door - this is a great start to the Easter weekend at South Africa’s biggest consumer show.
Bursting with fresh attractions and returning favourites for all ages, there’s something for
everyone. Explore newly themed halls and zones, join exciting competitions, indulge in
flavour-filled experiences, and shop till you drop!
Here’s just a taster of what’s in store at The Rand Show 2026:
- Spin and Drift (free to spectate)
- Helicopter rides
- Big Bounce (free)
- Theme Park
- Music festival with top artists (free)
- Go karts for kids
- Beauty, Fashion, Bridal and Matric Fair (free)
- Messy Masterpieces - Painting art workshops
- Funeral Expo (free)
- New and exciting food vendors
- All new Tech and gaming Arena, that includes:
o NAG Arena – tech, robotics, gaming, esports (free)
o Anime After Hours Zone (free)
o RGB Gaming esports (free)
- Hall 8 Kids Zone
o Face Painting (free)
o Trampoline Zone (free)
o Interactive learning Zone (free)
o Curio stands
o Parent friendly Lounges (free)
Don’t miss the R50 Opening Day Special — valid for all ages on Thursday, the 2nd of April only (available online or at the gate).
Ticket Options
• Adults (13+): R120 per person (single-day entry)
• Children (3–12 years): R90 per child (children under 3 enter free)
• Pensioners: R90 per person
• Family Package: R340 for 2 adults + 2 children (available online only)
• Opening Day Special (Thursday 2 April): R50 for all ages
Come for the vibe. Stay for the memories.
2-6 April 9am-7pm
Gate close 5pm Show will be open until 7pm


