4.6
Theatres & opera houses
Market Theatre
Johannesburg, South Africa
Opened in 1976 in Johannesburg, the Market Theatre was integral to the city's anti-apartheid movement, hosting protest plays that defied racial segregation laws. Inside, you might catch a performance in The Barney Simon Theatre, named after one of its founders. It's an inspiring stop for those curious about South Africa's cultural resistance through art.
Good to know
- Tickets
- Book ahead
- Best time
- Evening
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Unlock insider tips & fun facts
Sign up free to see the tips and facts we have collected for this place
Join free →
Free AI travel planner
Add Market Theatre to your itinerary
VoyaBear builds a full personalised trip plan for Johannesburg around your travel personality. Free, instant, and made for you.
Generate my itinerary — free