RAND SHOW 2026 OPENS WITH A BANG: A full experience for all
By Sitha Maliwa:
The gates have opened, the crowds are streaming in, and across the sprawling grounds of the Johannesburg Expo Centre, the atmosphere is electric - the Rand Show 2026 is officially underway.
Running from 2 to 6 April, South Africa’s largest and most iconic consumer show returns with renewed energy and ambition. From 09h00 to 19h00 daily, with gates closing at 18h00, the event promises five full days of shopping, entertainment, family fun, and immersive experiences. At its core lies a simple but powerful promise: a full day out with something for everyone.
From the moment visitors step onto the grounds, the show reveals itself as a vibrant, living story - layered with colour, sound, and experiences too vast to take in all at onc...