WeBuyCars Dome
The WeBuyCars Dome, previously known as the TicketPro Dome, Coca-Cola Dome, The Dome at Northgate, and MTN Sundome, is a defunct indoor arena and car showroom located in Johannesburg, South Africa. The showroom accommodates over 1,000 vehicles and covers about 11,000 square metres. The Dome 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 on 7 September 2021 due to being sold; as of March 2022, it is now used as a car showroom.
The WeBuyCars Dome in 2022 | |
| 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 Johannesburg 2161 South Africa |
| Location | Northgate Shopping Centre |
| Coordinates | 26°03′47.55″S 27°56′35.52″E |
| Owner | WeBuyCars |
| Operator | Reed Venue Management |
| 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 |
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| Main contractors | Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon |
| Website | |
| Venue Website | |
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