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Scorpion Kings Live has officially unveiled its highly anticipated lineup, bringing together an extraordinary collection of South Africa’s biggest and most influential music names for what promises to be one of the country’s defining live music experiences of 2026.
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Taking place on 19 September 2026, Scorpion Kings Live will unite pioneers, innovators, chart-toppers and the next generation of South African music for an unmissable celebration of Amapiano, Afro-soul, hip-hop, house and contemporary African sounds.
Who joins the lineup for Scorpion Kings Live?
At the centre of the experience are the legendary Scorpion Kings, Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa, joined by a phenomenal lineup that reflects the breadth, evolution and influence of South African music.
This year’s historic show will bring over 70,000 fans to FNB Stadium to witness the following artists:
- Ami Faku
- Amaroto
- Aymos
- Angekebabuye MC
- Beekayrsa28
- Blxckie
- Bontle Smith
- Busiswa
- Busta 929
- Daliwonga
- DJ Maphorisa
- Dladla Mshuniqisi
- Focalistic
- Kabelo Sings
- Kamo Mphela
- Kammu Dee
- Key Tech
- Khalil Harrison
- Lady Du
- Leehleza
- LeeMckrazy
- Madumane
- Mark Khoza
- MaWhoo
- Mhaw Keys
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- Miano
- Mkeyz
- Mlindo The Vocalist
- Mnqobi Yazo
- Mr JazziQ
- Msaki
- Mthunzi
- Nasty C
- Nia Pearl
- Njelic
- Nkosazana Daughter
- Nobuhle
- Nokwazi
- Pcee
- Ricky Lenyora
- Ringo Madlingozi
- Scotts Maphuma
- Semi Tee
- Soweto’s Finest
- Sykes
- Thatohatsi
- Toss
- Tman Xpress
- Tracy
- Uncool MC
- Vulela
- Xduppy
- Young Stunna
- Zaba
- Zawadi Yamungu
19 September 2026 will see an exceptional lineup and a powerful collection of partners for a historic Scorpion Kings Live at FNB Stadium
More than a concert, it will be a celebration of South African music, culture and the communities that continue to make the country one of the world’s most exciting musical forces.
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