Hire Novelty Acts in Johannesburg

Character and themed novelty acts across South Africa — costume performers, walkabout characters, themed cameos and visual feature acts that surprise and entertain guests. Ideal for brand activations, themed parties, gala dinners, festivals and corporate launches where a single high-impact moment lifts the room. Hire from vetted novelty acts across corporate launches in Sandton, year-end functions in Rosebank and weddings throughout the Highveld. Gigster connects you directly with the right talent for your event in Johannesburg — browse profiles below and request a free quote in two minutes.

14 novelty acts available in Johannesburg

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Creative Concepts Entertainment

Innovative entertainment company that conceptualises & supplies novel acts

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Human Topiary Men

Those trees are alive! The human bushes offer a hilarious walkabout entertainment act

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Champagne Dress Lady

Champagne dress girls to dazzle guests with welcome drinks

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Martini Glass Girl

Dancing cocktail? Stunning burlesque dancer performing in a life size martini glass!

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Human Canvas Man

The man is a canvas! Endless creative fun for young and old

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Adagio Strength Act

A beautiful, flowing, intricate dance performance between 2 dancers (male and female)

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Flairing Bartenders

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Troupe-Agile

African acrobats WOW your guests performing human pyramids and a multitude of tricks

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Candy Girls and Cigar Ladies

Custom styled hostesses serve refreshments in innovative fashion!

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Wolflock

4 Decades of Award-Winning Magic, Mentalism & Escapology Across Global Stages

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Pantsula Puppets

Talented and novel pantsula puppeteer who gets his puppets to dance the pantsula!

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Red Carpet Dress Musician

Wow your guests with a red carpet welcome with a twist!

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Michael Jackson Impersonator

South Africa's very own Michael Jackson!

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LED Hula Hoop

A mesmerising LED hula hoop act which lights up your event

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Novelty Acts in Johannesburg: fees and availability

vetted profiles serving Johannesburg

R 3 500 – R 100 000

starting fee range

R 5 000

typical starting fee

Gigster lists 14 vetted novelty acts for events in Johannesburg and across Gauteng, based in Johannesburg. They’re most often booked for corporate events, awards & galas, festivals & public events, product launches and weddings.

Popular choices include Creative Concepts Entertainment, Human Topiary Men and Champagne Dress Lady.

When to book: October to early December is the busiest period in Gauteng, driven by corporate year-end functions. Book 2 to 3 months ahead for Friday and Saturday dates in that window.

Novelty Acts in other cities

Elsewhere in Gauteng: Novelty Acts in Pretoria · Novelty Acts in Sandton

Other provinces: Cape Town · Durban · Stellenbosch · Gqeberha · Hermanus

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Common questions

Common questions about booking novelty acts in Johannesburg

How much does it cost to hire novelty acts in Johannesburg?

14 novelty acts serving Johannesburg list their fees on Gigster, with starting fees from R 3 500 up to R 100 000 and a typical starting fee of around R 5 000. Your final quote depends on the date, duration, travel and any technical requirements, so request free quotes to compare.

How many novelty acts can I book in Johannesburg?

14 vetted novelty acts serve Johannesburg and the rest of Gauteng on Gigster, including Creative Concepts Entertainment, Human Topiary Men and Champagne Dress Lady.

What events are novelty acts in Johannesburg booked for?

Novelty Acts listed for Johannesburg are most often booked for corporate events, awards & galas, festivals & public events, product launches and weddings. Filter by occasion above to see who specialises in yours.

Do novelty acts from Johannesburg travel to Pretoria and Sandton?

Yes. This page covers talent serving all of Gauteng, with novelty acts based in Johannesburg. Travel costs may apply for events further afield, and are shown in your quote.

When should I book novelty acts in Johannesburg?

October to early December is the busiest period in Gauteng, driven by corporate year-end functions. Book 2 to 3 months ahead for Friday and Saturday dates in that window.

How do I book novelty acts in Johannesburg?

Browse novelty acts profiles on Gigster, submit a free enquiry with your event details and date, receive a detailed quote, then pay a secure deposit. Your payment is held in trust until the event is delivered — you have full protection if anything goes wrong.

Is the talent on Gigster vetted?

Yes. Every vendor on Gigster is reviewed and approved before appearing in search results. Profiles include verified reviews from real, completed bookings so you can book with confidence.

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