Carnival City event ticket prices

Carnival City event ticket prices

Ticket prices for events at Carnival City (including the Big Top Arena and outdoor/family events) aren’t fixed—each event sets its own pricing, and prices can differ by seat section/package and event date. The most reliable way to see current prices is to use Carnival City’s official events listings and the official ticketing pages linked from there. ([Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group][1])

Where to check current, official ticket prices

1. Carnival City’s official “Upcoming Events” page (Sun International)
   This page lists upcoming events and often shows “From R…” pricing, then links out to the official ticket seller for that event. It also warns that tickets bought from Viagogo and other secondary resellers are fraudulent and may be refused at the venue with no refund. ([Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group][1])
2. Official ticketing platforms used for Carnival City events

• Computicket event pages show prices by ticket category (example below). (Computicket)
• Webtickets event pages show price ranges for specific shows (example below). (Webtickets)

Real examples of ticket prices (from official listings)

Below are examples of published prices for specific upcoming events at Carnival City / Big Top Arena (prices shown on the official ticketing pages and/or Carnival City’s official listing at the time of research):

1) Concerts & headline shows (Big Top Arena)

• Ringo’s Valentines Experience (14 Feb 2026, Big Top Arena)
  Computicket lists:
• Upper Retracts: R350
• Lower Retracts: R650
• Floor Seating: R1500 (includes meet & greet, drinks and snacks) (Computicket)
• Sankofa Fest ft. Thandiswa and Friends (28 Feb 2026, Big Top Arena)
  Computicket lists categories including:
• Upper Retracts: R400
• Lower Retracts: R500
• Floor Seating (some rows): R950
• Floor Seating (Rows AA–FF): R1500 (includes meet & greet after the show) (Computicket)
• A Night with the Stars: Lloyiso (28 Mar 2026, Big Top Arena)
  Webtickets lists a range of R250 – R900. (Webtickets)
• Sjava 10 Year Celebration Tour: Carnival City JHB (23 Oct 2026, Big Top Arena)
  Webtickets lists a range of R400 – R600. (Webtickets)

2) Free-entry events (ticket required to book a seat)

Some Big Top Arena events may be free entry, but still require booking a ticket in advance.

• A Night of Wonders (13 Dec 2025, Big Top Arena)
  Carnival City’s official event page states: “Free entry at Webtickets” and notes that seats must be booked in advance and walk-ins won’t be permitted. ([Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group][6])

3) Funfair / rides pricing (Pocket Park rides)

Carnival City also runs ride/funfair periods where pricing is structured differently from concerts.

• “Fun Fair Rides” promotion example (Pocket Park)
  A Carnival City page for a rides promotion lists “From R180 per wristband” and also notes R10 tickets (with rides requiring 1 to 5 tickets per person, depending on the ride). (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)

Quick takeaway: what you should expect to see on listings

From the official examples above, Carnival City event tickets can be:

• Free (but ticket booking required) for some events ([Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group][6])
• A few hundred rand for upper/retractable seating sections at major shows (Computicket)
• Up to R1500 for premium floor seating and/or meet-and-greet style packages (Computicket)

Important warning about “cheap tickets” online

Carnival City’s official events page explicitly warns that tickets bought from Viagogo and other secondary resellers are fraudulent, and holders may be denied entry with no refund. ([Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group][1])