{"id":2297,"date":"2025-12-23T02:56:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T00:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=174654"},"modified":"2025-12-23T02:56:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T00:56:49","slug":"pretorias-festive-showstopper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/pretorias-festive-showstopper\/","title":{"rendered":"Pretoria\u2019s Festive Showstopper"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/pretorias-festive-showstopper\/#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<p>This festive season, give the gift of a high-energy Pretoria summer experience, where cricket, culture and all-day entertainment unite. Pretoria is gearing up for its biggest midsummer celebration as <strong>Centurion<\/strong> transforms into a vibrant festival playground between <strong>27 December<\/strong> and <strong>22 January 2026<\/strong>, creating a destination where families, superfans and holidaymakers come together for unforgettable moments.<\/p>\n<p>This is more than cricket. It\u2019s a full-scale lifestyle experience built for fun-seekers, sports lovers and anyone ready to kick off the new year with colour, excitement and Pretoria flair.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s everything turning Centurion into one of Tshwane\u2019s hottest entertainment hubs this summer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Local Performers \u2013 <\/strong>Expect bursts of local entertainers bringing the sound and spirit of the city to the concourse, delivering colour, rhythm and big Pretoria energy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dunk Tank Madness \u2013 <\/strong>Cool off with crowd-favourite dunk tanks, designed for laughs, splash moments and non-stop entertainment for kids and adults alike.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fun-filled activities for kids<\/strong> <strong>\u2013<\/strong> Gates open 3 hours before the start of each match. All young fans are invited onto the field for the first hour after gates open. Kids are encouraged to bring a bat and soft ball, giving them a unique chance to play, explore and be part of the action before the match begins (weather dependent). In addition to cricket, fun activities for the kids include stilt walkers, balloon artists, and face painters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Festive Giveaways &amp; Surprise Activations \u2013 <\/strong>From Christmas cheer and New Year\u2019s Eve excitement to summer surprises, fans can expect merchendise drops, festive pop-ups and memory-making moments throughout the stadium.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Massive Prizes Up for Grabs \u2013 <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The chance to win big for a clean one-handed catch in Betway\u2019s Catch R2 Million competition. Suzuki will also be giving away a brand new Suzuki Swift GL+.<\/li>\n<li>Absa cardholders will enjoy ticketing discounts as well as a chance to win up to R200 000 at every live Betway SA20 match!<\/li>\n<li>Switch will be giving away R5K at each match, and Castle Lite is back with their spin-and-win wheel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Put_Your_Hands_Up_Spotify_Playlist\"><\/span><strong>Put Your Hands Up + Spotify Playlist<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fans can join the stadium-wide <strong>#PutYourHandsUp<\/strong> moment and tune into the official <strong>Betway SA20 Spotify playlist<\/strong>, loaded with festival anthems and match-day favourites.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_Your_Pretoria_Tickets_Early\"><\/span><strong>Book Your Pretoria Tickets Early<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Home fixtures on <strong>27 December <\/strong>&nbsp;and <strong>22 January 2026<\/strong> are already seeing strong demand. Fans are encouraged to secure their seats early at: <strong>www.sa20.co.za<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Premium_Hospitality_at_Centurion\"><\/span><strong>Premium Hospitality at Centurion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A limited number of premium hospitality packages remain, offering exceptional catering, excellent views and an elevated match-day experience ideal for families, groups and corporate guests. <strong>Book hospitality at www.sa20.co.za\/hospitality<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow the Buzz using #BetwaySA20 <\/strong>IG: <strong>@sa20_league<\/strong> | TikTok: <strong>@sa20_league<\/strong> | YouTube: <strong>@SA20_League<\/strong> | X: <strong>@SA20_League<\/strong> | FB: <strong>@SA20League<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Images\"><\/span><strong>Images:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_174655\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-174655\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=174655\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-174655 size-full lazyload\" alt width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/S4_SA20_Stadium_Fixtures_PC_1x1_Opt1-scaled.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/xS4_SA20_Stadium_Fixtures_PC_1x1_Opt1-scaled.png.pagespeed.ic.YA2OXXlrHG.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/S4_SA20_Stadium_Fixtures_PC_1x1_Opt1-625x625.png 625w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/xS4_SA20_Stadium_Fixtures_PC_1x1_Opt1-300x300.png.pagespeed.ic.M9tROczwur.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/S4_SA20_Stadium_Fixtures_PC_1x1_Opt1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/xS4_SA20_Stadium_Fixtures_PC_1x1_Opt1-80x80.png.pagespeed.ic.wnMIxPppu4.jpg 80w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/S4_SA20_Stadium_Fixtures_PC_1x1_Opt1-45x45.png 45w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-174655\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Betway SA20 Centurion match dates.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_174656\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-174656\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=174656\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-174656 size-full lazyload\" alt width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Image-21-scaled.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Image-21-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Image-21-625x417.jpg 625w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Image-21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Image-21-768x512.jpg 768w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-174656\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Entertainment for the whole family<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Links\"><\/span><strong>Links:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/PRETORIA\u2019S FESTIVE SHOWSTOPPER\/2\/\">Boilerplate and Editor\u2019s Notes<\/a><\/strong>.<br \/><strong>More Info on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sa20.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">PRETORIA\u2019S FESTIVE SHOWSTOPPER<\/a> here:<\/strong><br \/><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/karina-van-den-heever-b3b28542\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/karina-van-den-heever-b3b28542\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/save-with-myprs-monthly-flat-fee\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\" aria-current=\"page\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/pretorias-festive-showstopper\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/pretorias-festive-showstopper\/\" target=\"_blank\">Free Press Release Submission<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/MyZA.co.za\/events\">Click HERE<\/a> to Advertise your Upcoming Event\/Match\/Conference\/Stage Show\/Performance for FREE.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents This festive season, give the gift of a high-energy Pretoria summer experience, where cricket, culture and all-day entertainment unite. 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