Scorpion Kings FNB Stadium Show Hits Johannesburg, South Africa on 19 September
SOUTH AFRICA · MUSIC
Key Facts
- —What happened The Scorpion Kings headline a one-day amapiano concert at FNB Stadium on 19 September 2026.
- —How big The stadium seats 94,736 people, and organisers expect a crowd above 70,000.
- —What it means Gates open at 12:00 and the music runs to 23:30, so it is a full day.
- —The catch No pass-outs are allowed, so leaving the stadium for any reason ends your night.
- —Who it affects Anyone in Johannesburg that weekend, plus drivers near Nasrec on the Saturday.
- —What comes next Webtickets still lists every seating category, with no sold-out marker shown.
The Scorpion Kings FNB Stadium concert fills Africa’s largest ground with amapiano for most of a day and a night. Here is what a first-time visitor to Johannesburg needs to know.
The Scorpion Kings FNB Stadium show lands in Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday 19 September 2026. Gates open at noon, and the listing runs the music through to 23:30.
What is happening on 19 September
DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small perform together as the Scorpion Kings. They headline a one-day concert at FNB Stadium in Nasrec, southern Johannesburg.
The Webtickets listing opens the gates at 12:00. A pre-show runs from 14:00 to 18:00, and the main show from 18:00 to 23:30.
Organisers have titled the event A Family Affair. South African outlets put expected attendance above 70,000 people.
A line-up published in early September names more than fifty performers. Nasty C, Blxckie, Focalistic, Young Stunna, Lady Du, Busiswa and Mr JazziQ are among them.
FNB Stadium is the country’s largest venue, with 94,736 seats. It hosted the 2010 World Cup final and Nelson Mandela’s memorial service in 2013.
Who the Scorpion Kings are
Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa are producers and disc jockeys from South Africa. Local media describe them as amapiano pioneers.
They are credited with carrying the sound from neighbourhood parties to global streaming playlists. Their joint shows have grown venue by venue.
In 2025 they filled Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria, reported at more than 50,000 people. FNB Stadium is the next step up.
If you have never heard a note of their music, the scale is the point. This is a mainstream national event, not a niche club night.
Amapiano in plain words
Amapiano is a South African style of house music. It grew out of townships in Gauteng, the province that holds Johannesburg and Pretoria.
The name means the pianos. Airy keyboard chords sit on top of slow, deep drums.
Its signature sound is the log drum, a bouncing bass note that drives the groove. Tempos sit below most European dance music, so the feel is loose rather than frantic.
You do not need to know the songs to enjoy the night. The crowd sings and dances to almost everything.
Tickets and what each category means
Tickets are sold through Webtickets, with counters in Pick n Pay and Boxer stores. Buying online is easiest if you hold a card that works in South Africa.
The listing shows Field tickets from R990 to R1,500 (about US$61 to US$93). Field means standing on the pitch, closest to the stage.
Seated tickets run from R500 on Level 5 to R950 on Level 1 (about US$31 to US$59). The higher the level number, the cheaper and further from the stage.
Parking is a separate ticket, listed at R220 to R300 (about US$14 to US$19). Currency conversions use the 13 September 2026 rate of 16.14 rand to the US dollar.
The first release sold more than 70,000 tickets in seven days, The Citizen reported in May. Organisers then applied to put another 10,000 on sale.
Getting to Nasrec and parking the car
FNB Stadium stands at Nasrec, on the south-western edge of Johannesburg. Most people drive, and the grounds hold parking for thousands of cars.
Organisers also sell an official Park and Ride ticket through Webtickets. You leave the car at a shopping centre and take a bus straight to the stadium.
Pick-up points include Gold Reef City, Cresta, Montecasino, Mall of Africa and Menlyn Park. Prices run from R225 to R325 (about US$14 to US$20) a person.
Those buses start at 12:00 and the last one leaves at 15:00. Return buses depart as they fill, with the final ones about an hour after the show ends.
Gautrain, the region’s fast commuter line, does not reach Nasrec. It runs to Park Station, where event-day shuttle buses continue to the stadium.
What a noon start really means
Gates at 12:00 and music until 23:30 make this a full day outdoors. The stadium is an open bowl, and most seats have no roof above them.
Johannesburg sits roughly 1,750 metres above sea level on the Highveld plateau. Sun at that height is strong, so a hat and sunscreen matter.
Spring evenings up here cool off fast once the light goes. A jacket you can carry all afternoon is worth the nuisance.
No outside food or drink is allowed through the gates. Plan to buy inside, and expect queues to lengthen as the main show approaches.
There are also no pass-outs. Step outside for a break or to fetch something from the car, and your night is over.
Rules, age limits and staying sensible
Nobody under 14 is admitted, and identity documents will be checked at the gate. The listing also requires minors to be accompanied by an adult.
There is no entry after 21:30. Getting caught in traffic late can cost you the headline set entirely.
No refunds are offered, and weapons, drugs and water pipes are banned. Bag checks at the gate are normal at South African stadium events.
Otherwise, treat it like a big concert anywhere. Keep your phone out of sight in a crush, agree a meeting point, and use a licensed taxi or ride app.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time do the Scorpion Kings start at FNB Stadium?
Gates open at 12:00, the pre-show runs from 14:00 to 18:00, and the main show goes from 18:00 to 23:30.
How much are Scorpion Kings tickets?
The Webtickets listing runs from R500 to R1,500 (about US$31 to US$93), plus R220 to R300 (about US$14 to US$19) for parking.
How do I get to FNB Stadium in Johannesburg?
Drive and buy a parking ticket, or book the official Park and Ride bus from a shopping centre. Gautrain reaches Park Station, where event-day shuttle buses continue to the stadium.
What is amapiano?
It is a South African style of house music from the townships of Gauteng. It is built on piano chords, slow beats and a bouncing log drum bass.
Sources: Webtickets, Bona, The Citizen, LAMAG.AFRICA, Gauteng Tourism (Gautrain match day guide); see https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1594173143 and https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1594653275 and https://www.bona.co.za/entertainment/scorpion-kings-live-unveils-massive-lineup-of-entertainers-for-september-show/ and https://www.citizen.co.za/lifestyle/entertainment/scorpion-kings-fnb-concert-tickets-sell-out-in-a-record-breaking-seven-days/ and https://www.gauteng.net/whats-on-g/gautrain-match-day-guide/
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