Johannesburg, March 2026: After a resounding success last year, The Succulent Show will return to Bedford shopping centre on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March 2026. The show offers families and plant lovers a relaxed weekend surrounded by succulents and cacti, each chosen for their beauty, character and resilience.

Hosted in collaboration with the Johannesburg Succulent Society, the show reflects the shared passion for cultivating knowledge, encouraging conservation and celebrating South Africa’s rich indigenous plant life. Visitors are invited to wander, pause and engage with plants that thrive quietly yet confidently, often in the most unexpected spaces. 

Plants with personality

The show will take place on the centre’s lower level, close to Pick n Pay. From sculptural succulents to interesting cacti, the displays will showcase the natural diversity of these living collections.

Each section has been thoughtfully curated to spark ideas and show how greenery can bring calm, texture and colour into everyday environments, whether in a small apartment or a larger home.

Shared knowledge and thoughtful finds

Throughout the weekend, visitors will have the opportunity to engage directly with knowledgeable growers and succulent specialists, asking questions, exchanging ideas, and picking up practical advice on plant care and cultivation. With experts on hand throughout the show, there will be plenty of scope to learn more about caring for succulents, discover new growing techniques, and deepen an appreciation for these remarkable plants through informal conversations and shared experience. A selection of local suppliers will also be available, offering a wide variety of succulents for those looking to take a piece of the show home with them.

The Succulent Show will be open from 9 AM to 5PM on Saturday 28 March and from 9AM to 3PM on Sunday 29 March. Entrance is free. With ticketless parking available, Bedford Shopping Centre once again offers a welcoming setting for a show that continues to grow in popularity. The centre is also home to numerous dining and entertainment offerings, making it the perfect spot for a family day out. 

For more information about the Bedford Succulent Show, visit Bedford Shopping Centre’s website or follow @bedfordcentre on social media for updates.