Carnival City Casino Brakpan is the East Rand’s most exhilarating and comprehensive entertainment, gaming, conference, and family destination — a Sun International flagship property at the corner of Century Road and Elsburg Road, Brakpan, Gauteng, just 24 kilometres from OR Tambo International Airport and easily accessible via the N17 highway. Designed from the ground up as a sensory spectacle, Carnival City Casino Brakpan is built around an eye-catching arrangement of large circus-tent buildings festively decorated with roller-coaster models, clown murals, and costumed jesters — creating a playful, vibrant atmosphere that is unlike any other casino complex in South Africa.

With nearly 2,000 gaming machines, 60+ table games, a 3,500-seat Big Top Arena, a 500-seat Mardi Gras Theatre, 10 conference and event venues, a 4-star hotel, multiple restaurants and bars, a Ster-Kinekor cinema, go-karting, ten-pin bowling, laser tag, and dedicated children’s entertainment zones — Carnival City Casino Brakpan is truly a one-stop destination for work, play, entertainment, and celebration on the East Rand.

The Casino — Nearly 2,000 Gaming Machines & 60+ Tables

The casino floor at Carnival City Casino Brakpan is the beating heart of the complex — a world-class gaming experience described as “a glittering festival for the senses, a thrill a second, a wonderland of games where fun comes in every shade of a neon rainbow”:

• Gaming machines: Nearly 2,000 slots, video poker, electronic roulette, and video poker — regularly replaced with new-generation units
• Smart card technology across all machines — cashless and convenient
• Table games (60+): Double-Zero Roulette, Blackjack, Single Deck Blackjack, Perfect Pairs Blackjack, Baccarat, Punto Banco, Midi Punto Banco, Lunar Poker, Easy Poker, Magic Poker, Let it Ride Poker, American Roulette, and Diamond Rush
• Tables Privé — an exclusive gaming area reserved for Top Players only; 5 Blackjack tables, 4 American Roulette tables, 1 Baccarat table, and a private room with additional tables
• SA Sportsbook — fully licensed sports betting on-site

Entertainment Venues

Big Top Arena

Carnival City Casino Brakpan’s flagship entertainment and event venue — a world-class 3,500-seat multi-purpose arena.

• Capacity: 3,500 seats
• Hosts concerts, sporting events, gala dinners, and commercial product launches
• Local and international superstars have performed on this stage
• The East Rand’s premier large-scale live entertainment venue

Mardi Gras Theatre

An intimate theatre venue for revue entertainment, dance, and musical performances.

• Capacity: Up to 500 people for shows; alternatively configured as an auditorium
• Theatre-style seating designed to provide visual contact with the stage from every angle
• Hosts a variety of dance and musical performances — talent that will “amuse, amaze and astonish”

New Orleans Cocktail Bar & Grill Restaurant

A vibrant bar and restaurant — ideal for live performances, dancing, and relaxed dining after an event.

Carnival Bar & Show Bar

• Carnival Bar — live musical performances in a relaxed lounge setting
• Magic Bar — a real magician performing for bar guests; a unique and memorable drinking experience
• Show Bar — entertainment-focused bar space

Conference & Event Venues — 10 Distinctive Spaces

Carnival City Casino Brakpan offers 10 dedicated conference and event venues — making it one of the East Rand’s most comprehensive multi-venue conference destinations:

• Corporate seminars, full-day workshops, multi-day conferences
• Banquets, exhibitions, fashion shows, product launches, team-building events
• Half-day and full-day packages available
• Latest AV equipment in all venues
• Excellent on-site catering across all packages
• Full event planning support, décor, and table settings

Sun Park — Carnival City’s newest and most versatile venue:

• 3,000m² semi-permanent flexible infrastructure on a sophisticated grid system
• Incorporates a marquee structure, deck, and outdoor beach area
• Configurable into any layout — offering the flexibility of an outdoor space with the support of an indoor events venue
• Ideal for large-scale exhibitions, festivals, outdoor markets, and brand activations

Half-day packages: R365 per person | Full-day packages: R435 per person

Dining — Multiple Restaurants & Bars

Carnival City Casino Brakpan offers a wide selection of dining across cuisines and moods:

• Shun De — Asian cuisine restaurant; a favourite for date nights and special dinners
• Calisto’s — authentic Italian restaurant
• New Orleans Cocktail Bar & Grill — steaks, grills, cocktails, and live entertainment
• Café — light meals, coffee, and casual dining
• Various fast food and quick-bite outlets across the complex

Family Entertainment — Something for Everyone

Carnival City Casino Brakpan is one of the East Rand’s premier family destinations:

• Ster-Kinekor Cinema — current blockbusters in a state-of-the-art cinema
• Ten-pin Bowling — fun for all ages
• Go-Karting — indoor and outdoor racing experiences
• Laser Tag — high-energy team entertainment
• Grand Prix Circuit — racing simulation experiences
• Magic Company Arcade — supervised entertainment for children aged 3–12; features a magic jungle circle tent, climbing nets, ball pond, and tunnels
• KidZone — a fully supervised crèche for children aged 4 months to 12 years
• Mall at Carnival — adjacent shopping mall for retail therapy between activities

Accommodation — 4-Star Carnival City Hotel

The Carnival City Hotel provides 4-star accommodation on-site:

• Outdoor pool
• Ideal for conference delegates, OR Tambo transit guests, and leisure visitors
• Airport shuttle available — 24km from OR Tambo International Airport (approximately 20 minutes)

Location & Accessibility

• Address: Corner Century Road and Elsburg Road, Brakpan, Gauteng, 1540
• Website: suninternational.com/carnival-city
• 24km from OR Tambo International Airport (approximately 20 minutes)
• N17 highway access — easily accessible from Johannesburg, Boksburg, Germiston, and Benoni
• Adjacent to Mall at Carnival
• Near Lakeside Mall and Sunward Junction

Practical Details

• Operator: Sun International
• Casino machines: ~2,000
• Table games: 60+
• Big Top Arena: 3,500 seats
• Mardi Gras Theatre: 500 seats
• Conference venues: 10 (including 3,000m² Sun Park)
• Hotel: 4-star with outdoor pool
• Children: KidZone (4 months–12 years) + Magic Company (3–12 years)
• Casino dress code: Valid ID required; smart casual dress code enforced
• Best for: Concerts, sporting events, corporate conferences, banquets, product launches, exhibitions, family entertainment, casino gaming, East Rand date nights

For event bookings and enquiries, visit the official Carnival City website.

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