 TheWeBuyCars Dome in 2022 | |
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| Former names | MTN Sundome (1998–2001) The Dome at Northgate (2001–2004) Coca-Cola Dome (2004–2015) TicketPro Dome (2015–2021) |
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| Address | Northumberland Rd and Olievenhout Ave Northriding Randburg 2161South Africa |
| Location | Northgate Shopping Centre |
| Coordinates | 26°03′47.55″S27°56′35.52″E / 26.0632083°S 27.9432000°E /-26.0632083; 27.9432000 |
| Owner | WeBuyCars |
| 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 |
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| Main contractors | Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon |
| Website | |
| Venue Website | |
TheWeBuyCars Dome, previously known as theTicketPro Dome,Coca-Cola Dome,The Dome at Northgate, andMTN Sundome, is a large car showroom and former indoor arena, located inRandburg, north ofJohannesburg,South Africa.
The Dome is owned by major South African non-manufacturingautomotive group,WeBuyCars. The building serves as the company's flagship showroom, with around 11,000 square meters of retail space, and a capacity of around 2,000 vehicles. The Dome also has an underground area for the testing of aquatic vehicles.[1][2]
The building opened on 8 April 1998 with a concert byDiana Ross in front of a 15,000 strong audience.Nelson Mandela made a surprise appearance on stage during the official opening.[3]
The arena closed temporarily in September 2021.[4][5]
In December 2021, South African non-manufacturingautomotive group,WeBuyCars, bought the Dome from the Sasol Pension Fund, and turned it into a pre-owned vehicle showroom, with a capacity of around 2,000 vehicles.[1][2]
The WeBuyCars Dome is situated adjacent toNorthgate 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 fromO. R. Tambo International Airport, 16 km fromLanseria Airport and 20 km from theSandton business centre.
On 8 May 2005,Avril Lavigne held a concertBonez Tour in support of her second studio album,Under My Skin.
On 20 May 2001, Irish vocal pop bandWestlife held a concert for theirWhere Dreams Come True Tour supporting their albumCoast to Coast.
On 25 October 2015, South African hip hop recording artistCassper 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 divaMariah Carey performed at the Dome forThe Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour.
On 5 August 2017, theNBA Africa Game was held at the Dome.[6]
From 18 to 21 July 2018, American singer-songwriterKaty Perry performed at the Dome as part of herWitness: The Tour.
On 13–14 April 2019, British singerSam Smith performed at the dome as part of theirThe Thrill of It All Tour.
