Piano People Johannesburg 2026

📅 Date: 28 November 2026
🕛 Gates Open: 14:00
📍 Venue: Old Park Station, 140 Carr Street, Newtown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
🎶 Genre: Amapiano, Afro House
📋 Organiser: Piano People
🔞 Age Requirement: No Under 18’s

Introduction

Piano People makes its Johannesburg debut on 28 November, bringing the globally recognised Amapiano event brand to Old Park Station in Newtown. Founded in 2021, Piano People has grown from its roots in South African dance music into an international platform for Amapiano and African electronic music, with events across the UK and globally.

The Johannesburg edition brings that focus back home with a large-scale lineup spanning Amapiano and Afro House. Running from the afternoon into the early hours, it offers Jozi dance music fans a chance to experience the Piano People format in a distinctive urban setting.

Artists & Lineup

The lineup brings together some of the biggest names in South African Amapiano and African dance music. Uncle Waffles, Focalistic and Dlala Thukzin headline a bill that also includes Oscar Mbo, Kelvin Momo B2B NJELIC, 031 CHOPPA, Anchobee, Nkulee501 B2B Sxova, Royal Musiq, Soul Nativez and Success SA. Uncool MC will host, with AngekebabUye_MC on hosting duties. Musically, expect the soulful and rhythmic character of Amapiano alongside Afro House and related South African dance sounds. The back-to-back sets add another layer to a lineup built around DJs who have helped shape the country’s contemporary dance music landscape.

What to Expect

✅ Amapiano and Afro House across an afternoon-to-late-night programme
✅ Johannesburg debut of the international Piano People event brand
✅ Sets from Uncle Waffles, Focalistic, Dlala Thukzin and Oscar Mbo
✅ Back-to-back performances from Kelvin Momo B2B NJELIC and Nkulee501 B2B Sxova
✅ Old Park Station setting in Newtown
✅ Event runs from 14:00 until 02:00
✅ Tables are available through the official ticketing page

Venue

Old Park Station sits on Carr Street in Newtown, placing Piano People inside one of Johannesburg’s established cultural and entertainment areas. Rather than a conventional outdoor festival field, the station provides an urban backdrop for the event’s Johannesburg debut. The official listing gives the address as 140 Carr Street, Newtown, with the event scheduled from 14:00 to 02:00.

Event Tips

✅ Keep your digital ticket accessible for entry and check the ticket information before travelling.
✅ The event is 18+, so bring valid identification.
✅ Plan your journey to and from Newtown in advance, particularly if staying through to the 02:00 finish.
✅ If you’re interested in a table, contact the event team through the official booking information.
✅ Check the official Piano People channels for any updates to event information or timings before heading out.

Is This Event for You?

If Amapiano is your thing, this one is pretty straightforward. Piano People Johannesburg is aimed at listeners who want a big, artist-led celebration of South African dance music, with established names and newer talent sharing the bill. It should particularly appeal to fans of Amapiano and Afro House who enjoy large-scale social events rather than intimate club nights. If you’re after techno, house, drum & bass or more underground electronic sounds, this lineup may not be your usual territory. For Amapiano fans, however, the Johannesburg debut puts a strong collection of artists in one place.