WeBuyCars Dome


The WeBuyCars Dome, previously known as the TicketPro Dome, Coca-Cola Dome, The Dome at Northgate, and MTN Sundome, is a large car showroom and former indoor arena, located in Randburg, north of Johannesburg, South Africa.
The Dome is owned by major South African non-manufacturing automotive 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.

History

The building 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.
The arena closed temporarily in September 2021.
In December 2021, South African non-manufacturing automotive 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.

Location

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.

Events

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.
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.