The WeBuyCars Dome, previously known as the TicketPro Dome, Coca-Cola Dome, The Dome at Northgate, and MTN Sundome, is a defunct indoor arena and car showroom located in Randburg, north of Johannesburg, South Africa. The showroom accommodates over 1,000 vehicles and covers about 11,000 square metres. The Dome opened on 8 April 1998 with a concert by Diana Ross in front of a 15,000 strong audience. Nelson Mandela made a surprise appearance on stage during the official opening.[1] The arena closed on 7 September 2021 due to being sold; as of March 2022, it is now used as a car showroom.[2]
 The WeBuyCars Dome in 2022 | |
 | |
| Former names | MTN Sundome (1998–2001) The Dome at Northgate (2001–2004) Coca-Cola Dome (2004–2015) TicketPro Dome (2015–2021) |
|---|---|
| Address | Northumberland Rd and Olievenhout Ave Northriding Randburg 2161 South Africa |
| Location | Northgate Shopping Centre |
| Coordinates | 26°03′47.55″S 27°56′35.52″E / 26.0632083°S 27.9432000°E |
| Owner | WeBuyCars |
| Operator | Reed Venue Management |
| Capacity | 20,000 seats (arena) +1,000 vehicles (showroom) |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 8 April 1998 (arena) |
| Closed | 7 September 2021 (arena) |
| Architect | Bentel Abramson & Partners |
| Project manager | BMR Partnership |
| Structural engineer | Lillicrap Crutchfield |
| Services engineer |
|
| Main contractors | Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon |
| Website | |
| Venue Website | |
Location
edit
The WeBuyCars Dome is situated adjacent to Northgate Shopping Centre on the corner of Olievenhout Avenue and Northumberland Road, in the suburb North Riding, a short distance west of the N1/Western Bypass highway.
The venue is 45 km from O. R. Tambo International Airport, 16 km from Lanseria Airport and 20 km from the Sandton business centre.
Historical events
edit
On 8 May 2005, Avril Lavigne held a concert Bonez Tour in support of her second studio album, Under My Skin.
On 20 May 2001, Irish vocal pop band Westlife held a concert for their Where Dreams Come True Tour supporting their album Coast to Coast.
On 25 October 2015, South African hip hop recording artist Cassper Nyovest announced that tickets to his upcoming show at the venue titled #FillUpTheDome had sold out. He is the first South African hip hop act to accomplish this feat.
On 1 and 2 May 2016, American pop-R&B diva Mariah Carey performed at the Dome for The Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour.
On 5 August 2017, the NBA Africa Game was held at the Dome.[3]
From 18 to 21 July 2018, American singer-songwriter Katy Perry performed at the Dome as part of her Witness: The Tour.
On 13–14 April 2019, British singer Sam Smith performed at the dome as part of their The Thrill of It All Tour.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "SOUTH AFRICA: DIANA ROSS PERFORMS HER FIRST CONCERT IN SOUTH AFRICA". Reuters Archive Licensing. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ "WeBuyCars Dome – a super-showroom accommodating 1,000 vehicles – opens its doors".
- ^ "Getting to know Africa's flashy basketball arenas". FIBA. 2 September 2019. Retrieved 10 December 2020.