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Events in Dobsonville centre on football at Dobsonville Stadium, food and music festivals, and school, church and community gatherings. We only list events with a date published by the organiser, a club or a reputable news outlet. When we checked on 13 September 2026, we found no officially published upcoming event with a confirmed date in Dobsonville itself.

If you are looking for the Soweto Kota Festival: the 2025 edition was held on the rugby fields next to Dobsonville Stadium, but the 2026 edition moved to Elkah Cricket Oval in Rockville, Soweto, and runs on 12 and 13 September 2026.

Upcoming Dobsonville events with official dates: none found (checked 13 September 2026)

Soweto Kota Festival 2026: 12 to 13 September 2026 at Elkah Cricket Oval, Rockville (not Dobsonville). Postponed from 5 to 6 September because of weather warnings

Latest stadium match: Kaizer Chiefs 3-2 Siwelele, Dobsonville Stadium, 6 September 2026

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Upcoming Events

Event guides in this section appear above. The main one is Dobsonville Stadium Events, which covers fixtures, tickets and match-day travel.

No dated events in Dobsonville are listed here right now because none were officially published when we checked. Recent verified events are in the archive below, so you can see what kind of events the area hosts.

Soweto Kota Festival 2026 (Rockville)

DetailAs published
DatesSaturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026 (moved from 5 to 6 September)
VenueElkah Cricket Oval (Elkah Stadium), Rockville, Soweto
TicketsWebtickets listed general tickets at R80 to R130; its page showed sales closed on 13 September 2026
Existing ticketsOrganisers said tickets bought for the original dates remain valid
SourceThe Citizen, 3 September 2026; Soweto Urban, 20 August 2026; Webtickets

The festival is organised by SID Entertainment and was founded by Sidwell Tshingilane. Check the festival’s official channels for any changes before you go.

Dates & Times

Event times are set by organisers and often change, especially for football, where the league can move kick-off times and venues at short notice. The Kaizer Chiefs match against Siwelele, for example, was moved from Royal Bafokeng Stadium on 5 September to Dobsonville Stadium on 6 September 2026 at 17:30. Always check the date and time on the official source on the day.

Venues

Tickets & Entry

Transport & Parking

Dobsonville is served by minibus taxis, Putco buses and Rea Vaya, with Elias Motsoaledi Road (M77) as the main road. No general event parking information is published for Dobsonville venues, so follow the organiser’s parking or drop-off instructions and allow extra time on match days. See Transport in Dobsonville.

Food & Shopping Nearby

Dobson Point Shopping Centre, on the corner of Dobson Drive and Mojahanah Road, is near the stadium and has fast-food outlets. Dobsonville Mall on Elias Motsoaledi Road has the widest choice of food and shops. See Food & Restaurants in Dobsonville and Shopping in Dobsonville.

Event Updates

Past events archive

DateEventWhereSource
6 September 2026Kaizer Chiefs 3-2 Siwelele (Betway Premiership)Dobsonville StadiumTimesLIVE
17 May 2026Parenting awareness event hosted by Jose Senyamo Primary SchoolDobsonvilleSoweto Urban
19 April 2026Scouts march hosted by Margaret Gwele Primary School, with learners from 30 schoolsDobsonvilleSoweto Urban
October 2025Kaizer Chiefs 3-1 AS Simba (CAF Confederation Cup)Dobsonville StadiumKaizer Chiefs
6 to 7 September 2025Soweto Kota Festival (8th edition), with over 18,000 visitors reportedRugby fields next to Dobsonville StadiumSoweto Urban

How to submit an event

Organisers can send us event details for review. Include the event name, date, start time, venue address, ticket link and a link to the official announcement. We only publish events we can confirm with the organiser or an official source, and we add the date we checked.

Where to find events yourself

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