Welcome to Johannesburg
Johannesburg, affectionately known as Joburg or Jozi, is South Africa’s largest city and the economic heart of the continent. A vibrant and diverse metropolis, Johannesburg is rich in history, culture, and creativity—home to world-class museums, thriving art districts, and dynamic culinary experiences. Whether exploring the inner city, visiting heritage sites, or enjoying the scenic surrounds, visitors will find Joburg to be both inspiring and full of energy. The city offers a wide range of accommodation options, convenient transport services, and warm hospitality, making it an ideal destination for international delegates attending the Cumulus Conference.
Traveling to Johannesburg for the 2025 Cumulus Conference: A Safe and Rewarding Experience
Safety Measures and Recommendations
Official Accommodation Partner: Radisson RED Johannesburg Rosebank
Bold, art-inspired, and unapologetically creative, Radisson RED Johannesburg Rosebank is the official accommodation partner for the Cumulus Conference. Situated in one of the city’s most vibrant cultural and commercial districts, this contemporary hotel blends cutting-edge design with a passion for art, music, and fashion—making it the perfect base for design-minded delegates. With striking interiors, curated local artwork, and social spaces designed for connection and collaboration, Radisson RED offers more than just a place to stay—it’s an immersive experience. Located within walking distance of galleries, design studios, and key transport links, the hotel perfectly complements the spirit of the Cumulus community.
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Official Accommodation Partner: Holiday Inn Rosebank Johannesburg
We are pleased to partner with the Holiday Inn Rosebank Johannesburg as an official accommodation provider for the Cumulus Conference South Africa. Conveniently located in the vibrant Rosebank district, this modern hotel offers comfortable rooms, excellent amenities, and easy access to Johannesburg’s key attractions. Whether you are attending conference sessions or exploring the city, Holiday Inn Rosebank provides a welcoming and convenient base for your stay.
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Getting to the Conference from OR Tambo International Airport
Delegates arriving at OR Tambo International Airport can travel to Johannesburg with ease using either the Gautrain or ride-hailing services such as Uber. The Gautrain offers a fast, safe, and efficient connection from the airport to Rosebank Station, which is conveniently located near key hotels and conference venues. Alternatively, Uber is widely available and provides a direct, door-to-door option.
Please note: All travel arrangements are undertaken at delegates’ own risk. We recommend exercising standard travel precautions and planning routes in advance for a smooth arrival experience.
Applying for a South African Visa
International delegates attending the Johannesburg Cumulus Conference are advised to review South Africa’s visa requirements well in advance of their travel. Visa regulations vary depending on your country of origin. For comprehensive information on visa types, application procedures, and required documentation, please visit the official Department of Home Affairs website: Click here
Discover Johannesburg: Creative Excursions for Cumulus Delegates
As part of your Cumulus Conference experience, we invite you to explore the vibrant cultural landscape of Johannesburg through a curated selection of optional excursions. From cutting-edge creative hubs and contemporary art galleries to historic museums, theatres, and design studios, these excursions offer delegates a unique opportunity to engage with the city’s dynamic artistic and cultural heartbeat.
Whether you’re looking to connect with local creatives, gain insight into South Africa’s rich history, or simply experience the pulse of Johannesburg’s creative scene, these experiences promise to inspire and inform.
More details and booking options will be made available soon. Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in the spirit of Joburg’s creative energy.
Victoria Yards was not always a hub for innovative thinkers, learners, and entrepreneurs. Built as a steam laundry in 1913, the property, which is now 100 years old, has changed little in terms of the original buildings, standing abandoned for a time before being taken by informal traders. Victoria Yards, which now occupies property, was established in 2016. Victoria Yards has become a hub for a variety of creative companies, thanks to the inclusion of gardens, Koi ponds, and space rethinking.
Address and Contact details: VICTORIA YARDS, 16 Viljoen Street,
Johannesburg, GP, 2094, South Africa
+27105945210 | hello@vicyards.co.za
In Johannesburg’s inner city lies an exclusive art building, housing more than 50 independent, pan-African contemporary artists, in private art studios, known to the locals as ‘The Artists’ Playground’.
Asisebenze Art Atelier (AAA) is a unique collaboration located in downtown Johannesburg that is enabling emerging and established artists to reach their full potential. The space, comprising six floors of artist studios, is brimming with a vibrant energy that is as captivating as it is humbling. Born out of the ambition to create a sustainable fine arts ecosystem for Africa’s emerging talent, Asisebenze allows artists to spread their creative wings, while pursuing commercial success. Members of the AAA collective receive housing, studios, materials, and professional guidance that allow them to realise their artistic and life ambitions.
email: tanyak@asisebenze.com | call: +27 72 432 9929.
Community Gallery/ Project/Collaborative Space/Photo Studio/Coffee Bar. Click here
9737 Cemetery Rd, Braamfischerville, Soweto, 1875
At the beating heart of Johannesburg’s historic business district, astride its plunging seam of gold, stands Rand Club – a timeless South African icon.
Founded in 1887 in the fledgling days of Johannesburg, Rand Club is the city’s most enduring social institution and finest heritage venue. Alongside this, the Rand Club also has regular art exhibitions and studio spaces upstairs, as well as a jazz club.
33 Loveday St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2107 | +27 11 870 4260
11 Alexander Street Studios is an independent artist community who share building space in Ferreirasdorp Johannesburg. Established in 2019 by Dorothee Kreutzveld and Nolan Oswald Denis, 11 Alexander street studio’s offers studio space at an affordable rate to emerging and established artists with a meaningful desire to foster a creative community.
11 Alexander St, Ferreiras Dorp, Johannesburg, 2048
Bertrams Rd cnr, Ellis Park Tennis Club, Miller St, New Doornfontein, Johannesburg, 2094
+27 82 573 3488
Ellis House is home to over 30 artists as well as The Labyrinth Project: a platform for artistic exchange and interdisciplinary experiment. Ellis House features multiple exhibition and workshop spaces, Audio-Visual facilities and prides itself on the fact that all creative programming is artist-led.
23 Voorhout St, Bertrams, Johannesburg, 2094
+27 72 915 4211
The Queen Victoria Hospital heritage Art Deco building has been transformed into The Creative Uprising Hub (at Transwerke). The Creative Uprising Hub offers Makers & Visual Artists affordable office spaces and runs programmes to support the enterprises from a market access, business and product design perspective.The Hub aims to form a network that will drive the growth of creative industries in the province, providing more jobs, more education, and more opportunities.
https://www.facebook.com/conhillcreativeuprising/
Transwerke, Sam Hancock St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017
177 Oxford Road, The Zone At Rosebank 2196 · 5,8 km
010 541 0314
Wits Art Museum Cnr Jorissen and, Bertha St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017
+27 11 717 1365
Goodman Gallery is an international contemporary art gallery with locations in Johannesburg, Cape Town, London and New York. The gallery represents artists whose work confronts entrenched power structures and inspires social change.
163 Jan Smuts Ave, Parkwood, Johannesburg, 2193
+27 11 788 1113
Latitudes Centre for the Arts (LCA) is a physical, multi-purpose exhibition space in Johannesburg dedicated to the year-round promotion of artists and galleries on the continent.
10 Hope Rd, Mountain View, Johannesburg, 2192
Artyli Gallery stands as a vibrant contemporary African Art Gallery, curating and selling a diverse array of artwork by African artists. Established in 2020, mere days before South Africa’s lockdown, our gallery embraced the challenge of navigating the Covid-19 business landscape. Unswayed, we steadfastly pursued our mission of becoming a permanent fixture in South Africa’s art scene, nurturing artists and connecting with collectors.
Nelson Mandela Square Sandton City Sandton, Sandown, Sandton, 2092
+27 62 194 7531
The Absa art gallery is situated on the piazza of Towers Main in Johannesburg, South Africa. The art that they exhibit in this unconventional space is both the works of pioneering art masters, and that of dynamic, inspiring and emerging visual artists from across Africa. More than simply preserving the continent’s art legacy, they are committed to giving young African artists the platform to speak to the world through their art.
https://www.absa.africa/absa-art-portfolio/art-gallery/
Piazza, Towers Main, 160 Main St, City and Suburban, Johannesburg, 2001
+27 11 350 3003
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