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Nightlife in Newtown

4 curated bars, nightlife and social spots in Newtown, Gauteng — hand-picked and kept current by Out & About SA. Updated August 2026.

Out & About SA lists 4 bars, nightlife and social spots in Newtown, in the Johannesburg. They span Live Music, Nightclub and Jazz & Blues. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Gauteng nightlife/social guide.

Bassline

Live Music

Johannesburg

A landmark Newtown live-music venue hosting jazz, soul and contemporary South African acts

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Carfax

Nightclub

Johannesburg

An industrial warehouse venue in Newtown hosting electronic music parties and club nights

Niki's Oasis

Jazz & Blues

Johannesburg

A long-standing jazz restaurant and bar near the Market Theatre in Newtown with regular live performances

Sophiatown Bar Lounge

Jazz & Blues

Johannesburg

A Newtown bar and restaurant themed around 1950s Sophiatown culture with live jazz and African music

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