Is Carnival City free to enter

Is Carnival City free to enter?

In most cases, you don’t buy a general “entrance ticket” just to walk into Carnival City (the Sun International entertainment complex in Brakpan). Instead, costs usually come from what you do there (paid events, rides, arcade games, etc.) and often from parking.

What’s free (based on official info)

Many areas can be accessed without an entry ticket

Carnival City’s own pages describe it as an entertainment destination with restaurants, bars, casino gaming, and regular events—without listing a general “gate entrance ticket” for the complex itself. ([Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group][1])

Some activities explicitly advertise free entry

For example, The Magic Company Arcade page states there is “free entrance into the arcade” (you still pay to play games). ([Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group][2])

Carnival City also lists some specific activations where tickets are “Free” (e.g., a Father Christmas meet-and-greet event listing “Tickets: Free”). (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)

What you may still have to pay for

Parking (commonly charged)

Multiple official Carnival City event listings show parking charged separately, commonly shown as “Parking at R20 per car” (and sometimes noting free parking for MVG members). ([Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group][4])

Events and shows (ticketed)

Carnival City’s official event pages clearly show that many shows are ticketed (example: an event listing shows tickets “From R200 per person”). ([Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group][4])

Rides and other attractions

Some rides/holiday activities are priced per ticket/ride (for example, an official rides listing advertises pricing like R20 per ticket and explains ticket requirements per ride). (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)

Important access rules (casino)

Even if entry to the broader complex is generally not ticketed, the casino is adults-only: Sun International’s responsible gaming notice states gambling is for persons 18 years and older. ([Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group][6])

Practical answer

Carnival City is generally “free to enter” in the sense that there’s usually no general admission ticket for the complex—but you should budget for:

• Parking (often charged) ([Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group][4])
• Paid entertainment (shows, rides, games, etc.) ([Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group][4])
• Age restriction for casino access (18+) ([Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group][6])