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Wacken metal battle Gqeberha
24
Apr
Date
24 Apr (Friday)
Time
Fri, 19:30–23:45
Venue
The Music Kitchen: Live Music Venue | Bistro | Events Space | Guest Accommodation, 69 Mangold St, Newton Park
Gqeberha, South Africa
📝 Useful Information
The Wacken Metal Battle Africa returns to Gqeberha in 2026 for a regional heat to select finalists for the South African national final. This event marks the first time the battle has returned to the city since 2019.
The Music Kitchen is also hosting several other heavy music events around this period:
Would you like to know more about the national finals in Johannesburg or details on where to buy tickets for the other upcoming metal shows in Gqeberha?
Event Details: Wacken Metal Battle Gqeberha Heat
Other Notable Metal/Hardcore Events in Gqeberha
Suggested Next Step
•Date & Time: Friday, 24 April 2026, starting at 19:30.
•Venue: The Music Kitchen, 69 Mangold Street, Newton Park, Gqeberha.
•The Music Kitchen
•Type: Live Heavy Metal Battle / Regional Qualifier.
•Competing Bands:
•Betty's Nuklear
•Undead Generation
•Special Guests: The event will feature a performance by Ghast.
•Description: This local heat is part of a continent-wide search to find one band to represent Africa at the Wacken Open Air festival in Germany. The winner of this heat will likely advance to the national finals held at Sognage in Johannesburg on 6 June 2026.
•Tickets: Tickets are available for purchase via the Music Kitchen website.
•Music Kitchen website
•National Breakdown: Tuesday, 7 April 2026 at 19:30. Featuring Sunken State, Ghast, No Closure, and Cosmic Dysgrasia.
•Vigljos Africa Tour: Wednesday, 10 June 2026 at 19:00. Featuring Swiss black metal band Vigljos supported by Twiza and Ghast.
Updated at 19 Mar 2026
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