Celebrate heritage, music, and more this spring!

23 Sep 2025

Spring has burst onto the scene with a calendar full of concerts, festivals, markets, and heritage celebrations. In Gauteng, even the weather seems to be joining the party – warm, bright days are begging us to step outside and celebrate in style.

We’ve rounded up some of our favourite events, plus great accommodation options at our conveniently located hotels nearby. Add in our accommodation and food and beverage specials – https://citylodgehotels.com/special-offers – and a mini-break or meal and drink before or after the show has never been easier. Our slogan says it all: Life is hard. Check into easy!

Ndlovu Youth Choir

Bursting with joy and energy, the Ndlovu Youth Choir closes out its FNB 2025 Heritage Tour at SunBet Arena, Time Square Pretoria, on Heritage Day (24 September). Expect an uplifting, interactive performance and with our hotels nearby, it’s the perfect excuse to keep the celebration going:

Courtyard Hotel Arcadia – the soft life made easy. Step into history with a stay in this elegant heritage building, where luxury meets great value.

City Lodge Hotel Hatfield and City Lodge Hotel Lynnwood – easy living. Experience classic hospitality at its best, in the heart of the action.

Town Lodge Menlo Park – the easy choice. When it comes to making your decision, you will be delighted with this hotel’s great rates and modern setting.

Road Lodge Centurion – basically easy. Contemporary comfort at budget-friendly prices, with Road Lodge offering three guests per room value.

City Lodge Hotel Lynnwood

Road Lodge Sandton

Standard Bank Joy of Jazz 2025

From 26 to 28 September, the Sandton Convention Centre comes alive with the smooth sounds of South Africa’s premier jazz festival. Expect a stellar lineup and unforgettable performances. Whether you’re there for one night or the whole weekend, our nearby hotels keep you close to the action:

Courtyard Hotel Sandton – the soft life made easy. Your perfect base, with stylish and spacious studio, one- or two-bedroom units.

City Lodge Hotel Sandton, Morningside – easy living. A serene oasis in the city buzz.

Road Lodge Sandton – basically easy. Unbeatable value, with the best deals in town.

Shisa Nyama with Easy White and Easy Red house wines

Town Lodge Menlo Park

Travis Scott – Circus Maximus Tour

Global rap superstar Travis Scott is set to light up FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, on 11 October. Skip the parking hassle and make it a smooth night out by staying with us and catching a quick taxi to and from the show:

Road Lodge Southgate – basically easy. Just 8 minutes from the stadium, this super budget-friendly hotel sleeps up to three per room. Close, convenient, and perfect for your concert crew!

Town Lodge Roodepoort – the easy choice. Less than 15 minutes from the stadium, it’s the smart, comfortable choice to recharge after a night of dancing and singing your heart out.

Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo, chief operating officer of City Lodge Hotels, says: “From world-class performances to local festivals, Heritage Month and beyond is bursting with exciting live experiences, and with our conveniently located hotels, you can enjoy every moment to the fullest. Go to www.citylodgehotels.com today and book your staycation. We look forward to welcoming you home!”

At City Lodge Hotels, we offer accommodation options to suit every type of traveller and trip. Our upscale Courtyard Hotels deliver the soft life made easy; upper midscale City Lodge Hotels focus on easy living; Town Lodges are the easy choice; and economy Road Lodges provide the most affordable, basically easy accommodation.