Archives: Venues

Sitting right beside FNB Stadium in Nasrec, the Goldrush Dome is South Africa’s largest dedicated indoor entertainment venue, spanning 6,000 m² with room for over 10,000 guests. Backed by the Goldrush Group and Gearhouse’s production expertise, its modular design flexes from stadium-scale concerts to corporate galas, with an on-site restaurant and sports bar for before and after the show.

Built between 1949 and 1951 in Rosettenville, south of Johannesburg, Rand Stadium carries deep sporting history. In 1976 it hosted a landmark multi-racial South African national football fixture against Argentina, played under the banner of an ‘International XI’ to sidestep FIFA’s apartheid-era ban. It later staged the 2009 Nedbank Cup final between Moroka Swallows and University of Pretoria, and welcomed Bafana Bafana against Mauritius in 1993. Home in its day to Highlands Park and Germiston Callies, the ground has also hosted touring sides like Arsenal and Ajax Amsterdam, plus international boxing. Now a modern all-seater venue, it has kept its old scoreboard for heritage’s sake and offers hospitality suites, conference rooms and stadium tours.

Known today as the Orlando Amstel Arena, this rebuilt Soweto landmark holds 37,139 spectators across 21 hospitality suites, two open hospitality areas, conference rooms and a gym. Long considered the ‘Mecca of South African football’ and home to Orlando Pirates, it hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup Kickoff Concert with acts including Alicia Keys, John Legend, the Black Eyed Peas and Shakira, as well as Super Rugby semi-final and final fixtures.

Tucked in the heart of Soweto, Dobsonville Stadium is a multi-purpose venue and home ground of 2012 MTN8 champions and 2011/2012 South African Premier Soccer League runners-up, Moroka Swallows. Primarily used for football, it has hosted fixtures involving Banyana Banyana ahead of the 2012 London Olympics, and made history in 2015 as the venue for Bafana Bafana’s first-ever African Nations Championship qualifier on home turf. Originally built in 1975, the stadium underwent a R69 million refurbishment that brought capacity up to 17,700 and added a full athletics track, and it also served as one of the training venues for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Known as the “Calabash” for its distinctive shape, FNB Stadium in Nasrec is South Africa’s largest venue and hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup final along with the tournament’s opening and closing ceremonies. It’s the regular home of the Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, and has staged major international tours from acts including U2, Lady Gaga, and Justin Bieber.

Voted Joburg’s Favourite Market, 4 Ways Farmers Market is located in the picturesque Modderfontein Nature Reserve, boasting sprawling lawns and landscaping, shaded seating areas and views of Modderfontein Nature Reserve. A worldwide culinary offering of food stalls, shopping & crafts, fresh boutique flower market and nursery, and a selection of bars serving cocktails, beer, wine and a variety of alcoholic beverages. 

With many seating options and a kids area, you can bring the whole family along for a day of exploring and experiencing food and fun. Situated next to a the Modderfontein Nature Reserve hiking and bike trail, 4 Ways Farmers Market is your escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.