From live performances on Nelson Mandela Bridge to community art and a post-walk concert, this year’s event is celebrating the people and creativity that make Johannesburg special.
Johannesburg, South Africa (23 July 2026) – Walking is only part of the experience at this year’s 702 Jozi My Jozi Walk the Talk, with local artists, performers and creatives set to bring Johannesburg’s streets to life.
Taking place on Sunday, 26 July, the popular event is adding a fresh twist this year, with live entertainment, interactive experiences and community art installations transforming the route into a celebration of the city’s creativity.
Walkers can expect surprise pop-up performances on the iconic Nelson Mandela Bridge, while residents from Bertrams will showcase their artwork along the 5km route. Participants will even get the chance to vote for their favourite piece, with the winning artist receiving the People’s Choice Award and shopping vouchers.
The event, hosted by 702, Jozi My Jozi and the City of Johannesburg, will once again offer 5km, 8km and 15km routes, all starting and finishing at Ellis Park Stadium. The routes are also designed to be accessible for prams and wheelchairs.
“Walk the Talk is more than 20 years old, and this year we’ve reinvented it as a landmark heritage event anchored firmly in the inner city. A strong part of that reinvention is the activities we’ve built into the day, many of them fully interactive,” says Jozi My Jozi CEO Innocent Mabusela.
Organisers are also encouraging participants to support a meaningful cause by purchasing Mi-Change vouchers during registration. The vouchers can be exchanged by people experiencing homelessness for meals, hygiene facilities, clothing, shelter and professional support through partner organisations MES and U-turn.
“Switching to vouchers shifts the action from simple compassionate giving to genuinely responsible, possibly life-changing action, and that’s the approach we advocate.”
The day looks to celebrate people, talent and spirit that make Johannesburg unique.
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