Scorpion Kings Live takes over FNB Stadium on Saturday 19 September 2026 as DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small headline A Family Affair — a full-day amapiano production on the country’s biggest stage. More than 70,000 tickets sold within a week of release, confirming this as one of the most anticipated shows of the year.
Scorpion Kings Live: A Family Affair is amapiano’s homecoming party. The genre’s two defining figures bring their legendary chemistry to Nasrec, with the venue opening at noon, a pre-show from 14:00 and the main show running from 18:00 to 23:30. Expect surprise guests, marathon sets and the biggest singalongs Joburg has heard all year.
What to expect at Scorpion Kings Live
The Scorpion Kings built their name on marathon live sessions, and the stadium production promises to scale that intimacy up to 80,000 people. A rolling cast of amapiano’s finest vocalists and instrumentalists traditionally joins them on stage, so the pre-show line-up alone is worth arriving early for.
The show is billed as a family affair in spirit as well as name — a celebration of the musical family that built the amapiano movement from Pretoria and Joburg’s townships into a global phenomenon.
Event details
- Event: Scorpion Kings Live: A Family Affair 2026
- Date: Saturday 19 September 2026
- Times: Venue opens 12:00; pre-show 14:00; main show 18:00 – 23:30
- Venue: FNB Stadium, Nasrec, Johannesburg
- Tickets: From R400 via Webtickets
Tickets and tips
Scorpion Kings Live tickets start at R400, but with more than 70,000 already gone, remaining inventory is limited — book immediately if you plan to be there. Buy only through Webtickets to avoid scams, and note that children’s and hospitality options are detailed on the ticketing page.
FNB Stadium is well served by park-and-ride shuttles, Rea Vaya buses and e-hailing on major event days. Arrive early to enjoy the pre-show, wear comfortable shoes for a long day of dancing, and bring a jacket — September nights cool down quickly once the sun sets over the calabash.
Scorpion Kings Live FAQs
Who is performing? DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small headline as the Scorpion Kings, with a supporting cast of amapiano stars expected across the pre-show and main event. Full line-up announcements roll out on the duo’s social channels in the build-up.
How long is the show? This is a true all-dayer: doors open at 12:00 and the music runs to 23:30. Pace yourself, stay hydrated and plan your transport home in advance, as roads around Nasrec are busy after the final song.
Looking for more to do around the big weekend? Browse the latest events in Gauteng or explore our favourite things to do in Johannesburg to keep the party going. One thing is certain: Scorpion Kings Live at FNB Stadium will go down as a landmark night for South African music — be part of it.
Few live acts anywhere in the world command a stadium the way the Scorpion Kings do. Since their breakout collaborations reshaped South African dance music, DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small have turned every joint appearance into an event — and A Family Affair is their biggest canvas yet. From the opening piano riff of the pre-show to the last log-drum drop before midnight, this is a full-body celebration of the sound that took over the world from Gauteng’s streets, taverns and clubs.
If you have never experienced amapiano live at scale, there is no better introduction than Scorpion Kings Live. And if you were at their earlier arena shows, you already know: the calabash edition will be bigger, louder and more emotional than anything that came before. Set your alarm for the ticket release, gather your people and make sure you are inside FNB Stadium on 19 September 2026.
