Planning an Event in Johannesburg
Johannesburg at a glance
Average hotel room cost
ZAR 3,681
Average meal cost
ZAR 1,232
Total hotels
204
Total rooms
14,644
Number of convention centers
2
Convention center space
100,000 sq. m
Highlights of Johannesburg
1. Amenities
In a city that is rich in both Dutch and native culture, venues in Johannesburg offer MICE meeting planners an eclectic mix of amenities to suit all tastes and budgets.
2. Restauants
The many bohemian restaurants in Melville can also be explored; and the Lion Park established by the world-famous Chipperfields Circus is a must-visit.
3. Business
Of the various conference venues in Johannesburg, those at the Sandton Sun are endorsed by its Signature Conference status. Sandton Sun offers seven separate Business Suite meeting rooms, and conference facilities that can accommodate up to 200 delegates.
1. Amenities
In a city that is rich in both Dutch and native culture, venues in Johannesburg offer MICE meeting planners an eclectic mix of amenities to suit all tastes and budgets.
2. Restauants
The many bohemian restaurants in Melville can also be explored; and the Lion Park established by the world-famous Chipperfields Circus is a must-visit.
3. Business
Of the various conference venues in Johannesburg, those at the Sandton Sun are endorsed by its Signature Conference status. Sandton Sun offers seven separate Business Suite meeting rooms, and conference facilities that can accommodate up to 200 delegates.
Popular Convention Centers
Situated in northern Johannesburg, in the heart of Sandton's business, hotel and entertainment district, Sandton Convention Centre offers easy access to over 5 000 hotel rooms, is adjacent to the country's top shopping and entertainment complexes and provides nearly 11 000 secure parking bays.
The 12-storey building has more than 22 000 m² of meeting, exhibition and special event space. Multiple events can be staged simultaneously on four levels and up to 10 000 visitors can be accommodated at any one time. Room capacities range from a 10-seat function room to the Pavilion, which can cater for 4 500 cocktail guests.
Simple, uncluttered interior finishes form the ideal background to a substantial collection of authentic Southern African art. Over a hundred pieces are on display on the public levels. These works of art by famous names such as Noria Mabasa and Jackson Hlongwane provide an overview of contemporary Southern African art and traditional craftwork. These artworks are a showcase of our rich and varied heritage and provide a platform for the celebration of African expression and creativity.
The 12-storey building has more than 22 000 m² of meeting, exhibition and special event space. Multiple events can be staged simultaneously on four levels and up to 10 000 visitors can be accommodated at any one time. Room capacities range from a 10-seat function room to the Pavilion, which can cater for 4 500 cocktail guests.
Simple, uncluttered interior finishes form the ideal background to a substantial collection of authentic Southern African art. Over a hundred pieces are on display on the public levels. These works of art by famous names such as Noria Mabasa and Jackson Hlongwane provide an overview of contemporary Southern African art and traditional craftwork. These artworks are a showcase of our rich and varied heritage and provide a platform for the celebration of African expression and creativity.
Convention center space
118403 sq. ft.
Largest room space
58448 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
118403 sq. ft.
Situated in northern Johannesburg, in the heart of Sandton's business, hotel and entertainment district, Sandton Convention Centre offers easy access to over 5 000 hotel rooms, is adjacent to the country's top shopping and entertainment complexes and provides nearly 11 000 secure parking bays.
The 12-storey building has more than 22 000 m² of meeting, exhibition and special event space. Multiple events can be staged simultaneously on four levels and up to 10 000 visitors can be accommodated at any one time. Room capacities range from a 10-seat function room to the Pavilion, which can cater for 4 500 cocktail guests.
Simple, uncluttered interior finishes form the ideal background to a substantial collection of authentic Southern African art. Over a hundred pieces are on display on the public levels. These works of art by famous names such as Noria Mabasa and Jackson Hlongwane provide an overview of contemporary Southern African art and traditional craftwork. These artworks are a showcase of our rich and varied heritage and provide a platform for the celebration of African expression and creativity.
The 12-storey building has more than 22 000 m² of meeting, exhibition and special event space. Multiple events can be staged simultaneously on four levels and up to 10 000 visitors can be accommodated at any one time. Room capacities range from a 10-seat function room to the Pavilion, which can cater for 4 500 cocktail guests.
Simple, uncluttered interior finishes form the ideal background to a substantial collection of authentic Southern African art. Over a hundred pieces are on display on the public levels. These works of art by famous names such as Noria Mabasa and Jackson Hlongwane provide an overview of contemporary Southern African art and traditional craftwork. These artworks are a showcase of our rich and varied heritage and provide a platform for the celebration of African expression and creativity.
Convention center space
118403 sq. ft.
Largest room space
58448 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
118403 sq. ft.
Gallagher Convention Centre is one of Africa’s largest conference and exhibition venues. Located in Midrand, between Pretoria and Johannesburg, Gallagher is conveniently positioned in the business hub of Gauteng.
Surrounded by beautiful gardens sprawling over a 30-hectare property, visitors to Gallagher can enjoy the English Rose Gardens, the wooden Koi Deck, the Gazebo or the Wine Garden Restaurant.
With five purpose-built ground floor exhibition venues offering approximately 25,000 square meters of exhibition space and nineteen multipurpose venues, Gallagher Convention Centre can accommodate anywhere from 2 to 12,000 visitors.
With 12 versatile conference and boardrooms, the Gallagher Grill, a Ballroom, an auditorium and various tranquil venues for intimate celebrations, Gallagher Convention Centre provides the perfect setting for both business and family functions.
Surrounded by beautiful gardens sprawling over a 30-hectare property, visitors to Gallagher can enjoy the English Rose Gardens, the wooden Koi Deck, the Gazebo or the Wine Garden Restaurant.
With five purpose-built ground floor exhibition venues offering approximately 25,000 square meters of exhibition space and nineteen multipurpose venues, Gallagher Convention Centre can accommodate anywhere from 2 to 12,000 visitors.
With 12 versatile conference and boardrooms, the Gallagher Grill, a Ballroom, an auditorium and various tranquil venues for intimate celebrations, Gallagher Convention Centre provides the perfect setting for both business and family functions.
Largest room space
11 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
118403 sq. ft.
Gallagher Convention Centre is one of Africa’s largest conference and exhibition venues. Located in Midrand, between Pretoria and Johannesburg, Gallagher is conveniently positioned in the business hub of Gauteng.
Surrounded by beautiful gardens sprawling over a 30-hectare property, visitors to Gallagher can enjoy the English Rose Gardens, the wooden Koi Deck, the Gazebo or the Wine Garden Restaurant.
With five purpose-built ground floor exhibition venues offering approximately 25,000 square meters of exhibition space and nineteen multipurpose venues, Gallagher Convention Centre can accommodate anywhere from 2 to 12,000 visitors.
With 12 versatile conference and boardrooms, the Gallagher Grill, a Ballroom, an auditorium and various tranquil venues for intimate celebrations, Gallagher Convention Centre provides the perfect setting for both business and family functions.
Surrounded by beautiful gardens sprawling over a 30-hectare property, visitors to Gallagher can enjoy the English Rose Gardens, the wooden Koi Deck, the Gazebo or the Wine Garden Restaurant.
With five purpose-built ground floor exhibition venues offering approximately 25,000 square meters of exhibition space and nineteen multipurpose venues, Gallagher Convention Centre can accommodate anywhere from 2 to 12,000 visitors.
With 12 versatile conference and boardrooms, the Gallagher Grill, a Ballroom, an auditorium and various tranquil venues for intimate celebrations, Gallagher Convention Centre provides the perfect setting for both business and family functions.
Largest room space
11 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
118403 sq. ft.