melville art mile

a celebration of arts, culture and community, every first thursday in melville.every first thursday, melville stops being a suburb and becomes an art walk route.galleries, studios, markets and creative spaces along 4th avenue, 7th street, main road, Chatou road on the border of Richmond and bamboo lifestyle centre open late, and you walk between them. art, live music, workshops, night markets, and a few things you can't categorise until you're here.september '26, we usher in heritage month.expect what the mile always brings: exhibitions open late, workshops you can join on the spot, live music, night markets and more.come and celebrate art in joburg's bohemian heartland. every first thursday, we gather in melville.ticket breakdown:Free ticketthe whole route, at whatever speed suits you.* the map, including the official programme and schedule* access to all exhibitions* discounts at select outlets along the mile* pay as you go for paid activations and shuttle ridesR150 self-guidedfor the ones who'd rather find their own way, without paying for the small stuff along the way.* the map, including the official programme and schedule* access to exhibitions and activations* free unlimited mam shuttle rides on the mile, all evening* discounts at select outlets along the mileR450 vip guided toura full route across four streets is a lot. Here's how to get the best of the mile.* a guided tour led by snaps on seventh, jozi my jozi walks 2025 melville champion* free exclusive access to all exhibitions and the best activations* complimentary wine and snacks at participating venues* a dedicated mam shuttle on standby between the long stretches* discounts at select outlets along the miledeparts 5pm sharp from the stairs at the entrance to the 27 boxes parkade on 4th avenue.on arrival:look out for a mam marshal in a green jozi my jozi hi-vis vest. they'll scan your ticket and fit your wristband, then hand you your map and programme, your guide to every venue, exhibition and activation for the evening.on the vip tour? meet your guide at the stairs at the entrance to the 27 boxes parkade on 4th avenue. the walk leaves at 5pm sharp.not parking at 27 boxes? ask a marshal for a shuttle to the vip meeting point at 4.50pm.www.melvilleartmile.co.za#melvilleartmile #visitsouthafrica #snapson7th