What’s Happening in Potchefstroom | Weekend Line-Up: 25 – 28 April 2025
- Charlene Bekker
- Apr 25
- 3 min read
Get ready for a weekend filled with live entertainment, family fun, creative workshops, reading retreats, and spiritual growth right here in Potchefstroom. Whether you're looking to unwind with music, paint your heart out, or explore something new, there's something on the calendar for everyone. J & B Live – “Forget Me Not”
📅When: Friday, 25 April 2025
📍Where: 2 Waterbok Avenue, Potchefstroom
🕖Time: 19:00
🎟️Tickets: R50 per person
ℹ️Contact: Braam – 082 570 4838
Step into an evening of soulful sounds and nostalgic melodies with J & B. This is more than a show — it’s a musical journey that revives your favourite memories through timeless tunes.
Quiet Reading Hour at Blank Canvas Café
📅When: Saturday, 26 April 2025
📍Where: 72 Thabo Mbeki Way (NWU Campus Gate 6, same building as Biokinetics), Potchefstroom
🕖Time: 13:00
🎟️Tickets: Free entry | Optional muffin + drink combo for R50
ℹ️Contact: Text 072 021 3364 to pre-order
Unwind with a good book and good company – no assigned reading, just peaceful vibes. Enjoy a hot drink and a delicious muffin while connecting with fellow book lovers.
Route 96 Easter Weekend Vibes
📅When: Saturday, 26 April 2025
📍Where: Plot 96, Potchefstroom Rural 2
🕖Time: 14:00 – 19:00
🎟️Tickets: Free entry
ℹ️Contact: Via social media (Route 96 Potchefstroom)
Family fun meets live music! Expect delicious food, local gin and beer, a kids’ jumping castle, and George & Yolandi performing live in the afternoon.
Tjhoko Paint Workshop – Build It Potchefstroom
📅When: Saturday, 26 April 2025
📍Where: 46 Wolmarans Street, Potchefstroom
🕖Time: 08:30 – 13:30
🎟️Tickets: R550 per person
ℹ️Contact: Emmerentia – 083 566 7697
oin Francois Brits for a hands-on Tjhoko Paint Workshop. Learn decoupage, raised stencilling, and how to transform furniture into art. All materials included.
PBBU Trail Run – Lekwena Wildlife Estate
📅When: Saturday, 26 April 2025
📍Where: Lekwena Wildlife Estate, 10km outside Potchefstroom (N12)
🕖Time: From early morning
🎟️Tickets: R180 (Half), R280 (Marathon), R400 (Full)
ℹ️Contact: pbbu.co.za
Run through the wild! Choose your challenge and take on this scenic trail run hosted by Lekwena Wildlife Estate. Nature, fitness, and fun all in one.
Riaan Benadé & Marno van der Merwe Live @ Buffelstroom
📅When: Saturday, 26 April 2025
📍Where: 14 Durr Street, Potchindustria, Potchefstroom
🕖Time: 18:00
🎟️Tickets: R250 (online), R300 (door), R2 400 VIP table (6 pax incl. platter & drinks)
ℹ️Contact: Quicket
A night of big voices and good vibes! Riaan Benadé and Marno van der Merwe live, with food, drinks, and a jumping castle for the kids.
Under the Sea Glow Paint Party
📅When: Saturday, 26 April 2025
📍Where: 9 Reitz Street, Potchefstroom
🕖Time: 17:00
🎟️Tickets: R250 per person
ℹ️Contact: WhatsApp 064 681 3914 or Quicket
Dress in white or neon and glow the night away! This paint party includes all materials, refreshments, and loads of creativity. Kids 10+ welcome (minors must be accompanied).
Fire Camp 2025
📅When: Monday, 28 April 2025
📍Where: Potchefstroom (exact venue shared upon registration)
🕖Time: Full day
🎟️Tickets: R1 500 per person
ℹ️Contact: firecamp.co.za
A deeply spiritual camp focused on personal growth, evangelism, and identity in Christ. Expect daily devotions, powerful teachings, outreach activities, and new friendships with lasting impact.
Make the Most of the Long Weekend in Potch So, don’t let the chilly weather keep you indoors ,there’s plenty to warm the soul this long weekend. From live music and creative workshops to food, fun, and family-friendly events, Potchefstroom has something for everyone. Keep busy, stay cosy, and make the most of everything our vibrant town has to offer!
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