Piano People Johannesburg 2026: Uncle Waffles Plays South Africa on 28 November
Key Facts
- Date and venue. Saturday 28 November 2026 at Old Park Station, 140 Carr Street, Newtown, Johannesburg. The Howler listing runs the night until 2 a.m. on Sunday 29 November.
- Who plays. Uncle Waffles headlines a bill of amapiano DJs and performers that includes Focalistic, Dlala Thukzin and Oscar Mbo. Kelvin Momo plays back to back with Njelic, and nine more acts are listed.
- Why it matters. Piano People began as a single stage at Afro Nation and now runs amapiano nights in London and New York. This is its first Johannesburg show, after a sold-out Cape Town debut last summer.
- Tickets. On 28 September the third general release cost R600 (about US$37) and standing VIP R1,000 (about US$61). Ten-seat tables cost R25,000 (about US$1,532), and all prices exclude booking fees.
- What to know. The event is cashless and closed to under-18s. The listing gives two different opening times, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., so check the ticket before travelling.
Piano People Johannesburg 2026 takes over Old Park Station in Newtown on Saturday 28 November. Uncle Waffles headlines, and general tickets start at R600 (about US$37).
Piano People, the amapiano event brand that grew out of Afro Nation, holds its first show in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday 28 November 2026. The venue is Old Park Station, a restored Victorian railway hall in the Newtown district.
Piano People Johannesburg 2026: One Night in Newtown
The event is presented by Anything Goes, a South African promoter, together with Piano People itself. Tickets are sold through Howler, the organiser’s official vendor, at pianopeople.howler.co.za.
The Howler page runs the event from the afternoon of 28 November until 2 a.m. the next morning. Its header and calendar data give 2 p.m. as the start, while the organiser’s event text says 4 p.m.
Johannesburg is the first of two South African dates this summer. Piano People returns to Cabo Beach in Cape Town on 30 December, after a sold-out debut there last year.
Uncle Waffles Leads the Amapiano Line-Up
Uncle Waffles, born Lungelihle Zwane, headlines the Johannesburg night. The DJ and producer rose to international attention in 2021 after a performance clip went viral online.
The bill also names Focalistic, Dlala Thukzin and Oscar Mbo. Kelvin Momo plays back to back with Njelic, and Nkulee501 shares a set with Sxova.
Further down the list are 031 Choppa, Anchorbee, Royal Musiq, Soul Nativez, Success SA and Uncool MC. The host is listed as Angekebabuye_MC, and no set times have been published.
Ticket Tiers and What They Cost
Prices below were checked on the Howler page on 28 September 2026 and exclude booking fees. Conversions use 16.32 rand to the US dollar, the rate on that day.
The first general release has gone, and the second release presale at R500 (about US$31) is sold out. The third release costs R600 (about US$37), and a fourth release at R700 (about US$43) is marked coming soon.
A combo offer sells two third-release tickets at R550 (about US$34) each. That brings the pair to R1,100 (about US$67) before fees.
Standing VIP gives access to a separate section with its own bar, private toilets and a viewing deck over the dance floor. The first VIP release at R850 (about US$52) is sold out, and the second costs R1,000 (about US$61).
A third VIP release at R1,250 (about US$77) is listed as coming soon. Ten-seat tables cost R25,000 (about US$1,532), or R2,500 (about US$153) a head, including spirits, champagne or tequila and mixers.
A backstage table for ten costs R30,000 (about US$1,838), which works out at R3,000 (about US$184) per person. Table enquiries go to the promoter by e-mail, as the Howler page explains.
A Victorian Station Roof That Travelled Twice
Old Park Station is the iron and glass hall of Johannesburg’s original Park Station, opened to passengers in 1897. It was designed by the Dutch architect Jacob Frederik Klinkhamer and fabricated in the Netherlands.
The parts were shipped from Rotterdam to Cape Town and carried inland for assembly. In 1952 the hall was taken down and moved about 45 kilometres to a railway training college at Esselenpark.
In 1993 it was dismantled again and brought to its present site in Newtown, near Carr Street. According to the Heritage Portal, all parts of the structure are now provincial heritage resources.
The hall then stood largely unused for more than two decades. It now serves mainly as an events venue and has hosted international acts such as the German collective Keinemusik.
Practical Notes for Foreigners
The event is cashless, so bring a bank card or a phone wallet for the bars and food stands. Entry is restricted to adults, and the listing states that no one under 18 is admitted.
Newtown sits on the western edge of Johannesburg’s city centre. With the night ending at 2 a.m., a ride-hailing app booked from the gate is the simplest way home for most visitors.
The organiser names Luxury Adventure Club as its accommodation partner, with packages sold on enquiry. No package prices appear on the vendor page.
What Has Not Been Published
No set times have been released for any act on the bill. The exact opening time is also unclear, since the listing shows both 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
The organiser has not published a capacity for the night. Prices for the accommodation packages and the date on which the fourth release opens are also not stated.
FAQ
When and where is Piano People in Johannesburg?
It takes place on Saturday 28 November 2026 at Old Park Station, 140 Carr Street, Newtown. The Howler listing runs the event until 2 a.m. on Sunday 29 November.
Who is on the line-up?
Uncle Waffles headlines, with Focalistic, Dlala Thukzin, Oscar Mbo and Kelvin Momo playing back to back with Njelic. The bill also lists 031 Choppa, Anchorbee, Nkulee501 with Sxova, Royal Musiq, Soul Nativez, Success SA and Uncool MC.
How much are tickets?
On 28 September the cheapest general ticket on sale was the third release at R600 (about US$37), with a two-ticket combo at R550 (about US$34) each. Standing VIP cost R1,000 (about US$61), and all prices exclude booking fees.
Can I pay with cash at the venue?
No, the organiser describes the event as cashless, so bring a bank card or phone payment. Entry is restricted to adults, as the listing says no under-18s are admitted.
Sources
Howler: Piano People Johannesburg 2026, Old Park Station · Howler: Piano People Johannesburg 2026 tickets · Anything Goes: Piano People returns to South Africa for two massive summer shows · Running Wolf’s Rant: Piano People South Africa, November and December 2026 · YoMzansi: Piano People announces Johannesburg show in November 2026 · The Heritage Portal: Old Park Station comes alive again · Daily Investor: Joburg train station abandoned for 24 years makes a comeback
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Sources: Howler (consulted 28 September 2026), Anything Goes (30 June 2026, consulted 28 September 2026), Running Wolf’s Rant (22 August 2026, consulted 28 September 2026), YoMzansi (1 July 2026, consulted 28 September 2026), The Heritage Portal (25 August 2017, consulted 28 September 2026), Daily Investor (19 January 2025, consulted 28 September 2026).
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