Scheduled for 13 June at Montecasino in Johannesburg, the Red Bull Symphonic South Africa 2026 event titled “Afro House, Our Home” is completely sold out.
Featuring headliners Sun El Musician and Dlala Thukzin, the musical performance will be directed by Chad Hendricks, who will lead a full-scale symphonic orchestra in reinterpreting the artists’ house music catalogue.
The Red Bull Symphonic represents a groundbreaking collaboration between a contemporary artist, a classical music conductor, and a full symphonic orchestra. The artist’s body of work is transformed through a symphonic arrangement, culminating in a stunning, one-night-only performance at a distinctive and esteemed venue.
Red Bull Symphonic unites modern artists with a classical conductor and a full symphonic orchestra, reimagining the artists’ repertoire into a breathtaking, one-night-only event at a notable location.
In 2026, a new chapter begins. Following the celebration of Amapiano, this edition pays tribute to the genre that laid the foundation: house music — the musical heart of South Africa. From Kwaito to Gqom to Amapiano to 3-Step, house music has given rise to every wave that has influenced our sound. This year, it honours Afro House and showcases its future.
Red Bull Symphony Orchestra
The Red Bull Symphonic Orchestra is a group of exceptional musicians brought together by a common goal: to create a contemporary orchestra that defies traditional boundaries, transcends musical genres, and ventures into innovative realms of orchestral music.
The ensemble’s members have performed alongside global superstars and South African music legends, including Alicia Keys, John Legend, and Angélique Kidjo, as well as Hugh Masekela, Brenda Fassie, artists from Kalawa Jazmee, and Kabza De Small.
Classically trained yet driven by innovation, the orchestra blends Western symphonic traditions with South African musical heritage, integrating indigenous instruments and styles to create a sound that honours the country’s rich and diverse soundscape.
Through groundbreaking collaborations and a dynamic, evolving repertoire, the Red Bull Symphonic Orchestra persistently redefines the concept of an orchestra – both in South Africa and internationally.
Date, Tune, and Venue
Date: 13 June 2026
Doors Open: 16:00.
Show Stars: 18:00
Venue: Montecasino Outdoor Events Area
