Scorpion Kings Live is turning its highly anticipated 19 September 2026 event into a full-day celebration of South African music, with a star-studded pre-show lineup spanning Amapiano, hip-hop, house, Bacardi and Maskandi.
The Party Starts Long Before Scorpion Kings Hit the Stage
The countdown to Scorpion Kings Live is officially heating up, with organisers unveiling an explosive pre-show lineup designed to get fans moving hours before the main event.
Taking place on 19 September 2026, the experience will see doors opening from 12pm, giving music lovers an entire day of performances before the Scorpion Kings take centre stage.
Rather than simply serving as an opening act, the pre-show has been positioned as a celebration of the different sounds and cultures driving South African music.
A-Reece, Dlala Thukzin and Sam Deep Lead Star-Studded Lineup
The newly announced lineup brings together artists from across the country’s musical landscape.
Hip-hop heavyweight A-Reece joins a bill that includes Dlala Thukzin, Dark Horse, DJs @ Work, Venom, Banques, Sam Deep, Stixx, Mdu aka TRP, Jnr SA, Natiey Lepaka, Wendy Moon, Shandesh and Ba Bethe Gashoazen.
The diverse selection of performers further expands the scale of Scorpion Kings Live, with the pre-show offering audiences everything from Amapiano and house to hip-hop and other distinctly South African sounds.
Bacardi Gets Its Own Showcase
Bacardi music will also have a dedicated moment at the event, with a special showcase bringing some of the sound’s rising and established names to the stage.
Big Baller CEO, Black Boy, Sia The Bee and Zela Force are all confirmed to perform as part of the Bacardi showcase.
The inclusion reflects the growing influence of Bacardi music within South Africa’s broader dance music ecosystem and gives the genre its own platform during one of the year’s major live music events.
Maskandi Takes Centre Stage
Scorpion Kings Live will also shine a spotlight on Maskandi, ensuring the event reaches beyond contemporary club sounds.
Mnotho, Mjabulisi, Mjolisi, Shenge Wasehlalankosi and Jikjiki will form part of a dedicated Maskandi showcase celebrating one of South Africa’s most culturally significant musical traditions.
By bringing Maskandi onto the same programme as Amapiano, hip-hop, Bacardi and house, the event is positioning itself as a broader celebration of South African music rather than an Amapiano concert alone.
Scorpion Kings Live Expands Following Huge Ticket Demand
The pre-show announcement comes after Scorpion Kings Live recorded unprecedented demand for tickets, with the latest additions giving fans even more reason to arrive early.
The expanded programme means attendees can now expect hours of entertainment leading into the main Scorpion Kings performance.
For Standard Bank customers still hoping to attend, a limited allocation of tickets remains available exclusively to cardholders through Webtickets.
Standard Bank debit cardholders can receive 10% off tickets, while credit cardholders qualify for a 20% discount. Tickets remain limited.
Doors Open at Midday
The celebrations officially begin at 12pm on 19 September 2026, with fans encouraged to arrive early and experience the full programme.
With A-Reece, Dlala Thukzin, Sam Deep, Mdu aka TRP, Stixx and a host of performers joining dedicated Bacardi and Maskandi showcases, Scorpion Kings Live is shaping up to be much more than its headline performance — it is becoming a full-day snapshot of South Africa’s diverse music culture.
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