The Royal Countess Zingara set to open at Melrose Arch in Johannesburg in June 2026.

Following a triumphant season in Cape Town, bookings are now open for The Royal Countess Zingara, soon to be transporting her enchantment to the City of Gold with La Dolce Royal. The production will unfold at Melrose Arch in Johannesburg from 20 June 2026, ushering in a dazzling new chapter for her Highveld audiences.

After an absence of more than a decade, the fabled Countess Zingara dinner-cirque spectacle opened in the Mother City last October to effusive reviews and capacity houses. It’s now time to bewitch Johannesburg Zingarians once again, with performances delivered with skill and aplomb by an outstanding South African and International cast.

Conceptualised by visionary Richard Griffin, La Dolce Royal is directed by Craig Leo and executed by an extraordinary team that have created a splendid universe where Zingara’s magic collides with vibrant imagination in a mirrored Spiegeltent.

“In a world unravelling at the edges, La Dolce Royal is our poetic reply,” says co-Director Valentina Leo. “It is a love letter to the human spirit and a reminder to hold fast to beauty, to hope and to one another.”

Guided by a Timekeeper, guests will journey through acts of wonder, music and song, spectacle and daring. Among the world-class artists performing will be former Cirque du Soleil aerial cradle specialists Juan Pablo Palacios and Victoria Perez Iacono from Argentina, rola bola balancing marvel Axel Perez from Las Vegas, acrobat Samantha Kotze from Johannesburg and The Clorettes vocal quartet from Cape Town.

Located just off the Corlett Drive off-ramp and with direct access to the M1 Highway, Melrose Arch is easily reachable from all major routes. With ample, secure basement parking and 24-hour security, visitors and tenants enjoy both convenience and peace of mind in a sophisticated, pedestrian-friendly setting. “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome the Royal Countess Zingara back,” says Natalie Stewart, Managing Director of Melrose Arch. “This unique production brings creativity, vibrancy and a fresh entertainment experience to Johannesburg, and Melrose Arch is perfectly suited to host a production of this scale. We look forward to a collaboration that adds a bold new layer to the precinct’s experiential offering.”

La Dolce Royal runs Tuesdays to Sundays from 20 June 2026. Direct access to the Melrose Arch Pavilion is via the BP Gate, opposite the BP Garage on Sunnyside Road, and secure basement parking is available via Parking, accessed from Melrose Boulevard.

Bookings to the general public open 1 May 2026 with reservations through Dineplan, www.zingara.co.za and boxoffice@zingara.co.za as well as through 021 891 0448.

Doors open at 17:00 and the show begins at 19:30. Tickets start at R1,260 per person and include a welcome drink, a four-course feast and the full Zingara show experience. Bespoke hosting options range from Private Lounges and the Aperol Garden to the coveted Royal Balconies and elevated stage tables with sweeping views. For enquires about corporate bookings please e-mail vanessa@zingara.co.za. Please note there is PG10 advisory on the show.

For all media enquiries please e-mail PR lead Allison Foat via allison@divapr.co.za. Follow @zingara_royalcountess on Instagram for news, updates and behind the scenes antics.

Allison Foat
allison@divapr.co.za
083 635 6312
DIVA PR
http://www.zingara.co.za