NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS

5 DECEMBER 2026 | HOT STIX MUSIC BAR

CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT TO GET A WHOLE LOT HEAVIER!

Forget silent nights and peaceful Christmas carols. This December, we're trading sleigh bells for breakdowns, Christmas cheer for distortion, and festive traditions for absolute chaos!

NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS brings together five explosive acts for a night of heavy music, outrageous outfits, crushing riffs and festive madness at Hot Stix Music Bar in Hatfield, Pretoria.

And this isn't just another metal show — it's a COSPLAY & DRESS-UP PARTY, with prizes up for grabs for the best-dressed attendees!

THE LINEUP

UNTOUCHABLES ZA — A KORN TRIBUTE ACT

STARKS DAEMON — BOTSWANA ????

AMONG THE ABSENCE

DIVERTED DISORDER

DRESS TO DISTRESS!

Whether you're showing up as a gothic Santa, a demonic Christmas elf, your favourite horror character, or something straight out of your darkest imagination, we want to see it!

PRIZES FOR THE BEST DRESSED!

Cosplay, costumes and creative festive nightmares are encouraged. Bring your most outrageous look and become part of the madness.

??? EVENT DETAILS

?? Date: Saturday, 5 December 2026

?? Time: 17:00

?? Venue: Hot Stix Music Bar

?? Address: 1333 Stanza Bopape Street, Hatfield, Pretoria

??? Phase 1 Tickets: R100 per person

??? At the Door: R150 per person

?? Strictly 18+ | R.O.A.R.

?? SUPPORT THE UNDERGROUND

This event brings together South African heavy music talent and guests from Botswana for a night celebrating the underground scene.

It's about more than just the bands. It's about the people, the community, the creativity and the shared love of music that refuses to be quiet.

Come for the music. Stay for the madness. Dress for the nightmare.

THIS CHRISTMAS, WE'RE NOT SPREADING CHEER. WE'RE SPREADING DISTORTION.

Presented by Hardman Productions and Savage Shows.

SECURE YOUR PHASE 1 TICKETS NOW!