Sandton Central is packed with great things to do this spring

Want to enjoy a great day out and wondering what to do this Spring? Look no further than Sandton Central. South Africa’s centre of ideas, culture, commerce, and lifestyle is packed full of fabulous fun this spring. Come along to Sandton Central for the warmest of welcomes this September and October, and stay for the most exciting entertainment and events on the season’s calendar. FNB JoburgArtFair Thursday 6 to Sunday 9 September, Sandton Convention Centre Africa’s leading art fair for contemporary art from the continent and diaspora is now in its eleventh year of offering the finest art alongside memorable exhibitions and ground-breaking initiatives. The fair is a space for leading artists, galleries, collectors, writers and art lovers to congregate. Discover more at: http://fnbjoburgartfair.co.za/ Red Bull Cart Race 2018 Sunday 16 September, Sandton Drive The Red Bull Box Cart Race is a global event for fearless, fun-loving and foolhardy amateur drivers racing soapbox carts. This year Sandton Central is one of five locations worldwide to host the event, providing the steepest and most exciting track down Sandton Drive. The handmade racing machines are non-motorised and teams are judged for their speed, creativity, and showmanship. Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Thursday 27 to Saturday 29 September, Sandton Convention Centre Enjoy musicians from around the world representing the jazz heritages of Africa, Europe, Asia and North America. Grammy winner Cassandra Wilson and David Sanborn, two jazz greats, are among the biggest names this year. Artists also include Oliver Mtukudzi (Zimbabwe), Wazimbo and Banda Kakana (Mozambique), the Nairobi Horns Project (Kenya), Tlale Makhene (SA), Letta Mbulu (SA), Bilal (US), Kengo Nakamura & Carl Fredrik Orrje (Japan/Sweden), Buika (Spain) and many others. Discover more at: http://www.joyofjazz.co.za/ RMB WineX Wednesday 24 to Friday 26 October, Sandton Convention Centre SA’s premier wine show, now in its 18th year, promises a wine for every palate, and a palette for every wine. For Gauteng wine lovers, it is the greatest selection of wines under one roof. Expect up to 800 wines, fine brandy, and Cape Port for tasting and purchase from more than 150 exhibitors representing a myriad of big brand names, boutique wineries and wine routes, and much more. Discover more at: https://www.winex.co.za Whisky Live Festival Friday 31 October to Sunday 2 November, Sandton Convention Centre Famed for showcasing the widest selection of whisky under one roof and following global trends, the world’s largest whisky festival now adds a range of other premium spirits for tasting – including gin and vodka – to its impressive offering! Whisky & Spirits Live includes a dedicated Tasting Hall with choices from key Whisky-producing regions of the world as well as right here in South Africa. Discover more at: http://www.whiskylive.co.za/ /ends