The City is currently upgrading the Uncle Tom's Community Centre in Orlando, Soweto. A new dance studio has been established and a studio for artists will be provided. The entire building is being refurbished at a cost of R3-million from a grant received from Gauteng.

The facilities at Oppenheimer Park have also been upgraded and the Credo Mutwa site is being restored.

The Mofolo Art Centre and Bapedi Hall are available for arts groups. The Mofolo Art Centre includes a working space for ceramic artists.

The City is also in the process of planning a new theatre for Soweto, which is one of a number of legacy projects for the 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup.

A small theatre in Alexandra is currently being upgraded by the Alexandra Renewal Project, and a number of new dance spaces in future community centre developments are also being planned.

The majority of halls and community centres across Johannesburg are managed by the City's sports and recreation directorate. This directorate, as well as the directorate of arts, culture and heritage, falls under the Department of Community Development.