This week’s digest highlights the return of the annual Francois van Coke & Vriende rock showcase to Pretoria this October.
Francois van Coke & Vriende Returns to Pretoria
The annual rock and alternative music showcase, Francois van Coke & Vriende, returns for its seventh iteration at the SunBet Arena at Time Square in Pretoria on Friday, 9 October 2026. Organised by AMP Events, the two-hour arena production features collaborative performances based on tracks Francois van Coke has released with his guest artists over his 23-year career.
The 2026 line-up features debuts from Robbie Wessels, performing their rugby-themed collaboration “Bokbefok”, alongside returning acts including Spoegwolf, Karen Zoid, Jack Parow, Early B, and Neon Dreams. The setlist combines established hits with new material, including Van Coke’s latest single, “Nagmerries”, and a performance of “Dood” by Tasché and Zaan Sonnekus. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.
Side note: This showcase is intended for anyone who favours collaborative South African arena rock and alternative Afrikaans music.
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