Bookmark this page! We’re keeping it updated with the latest announcements of high octane shows and concerts in Joburg that you need to know about.  You can anticipate artists of all stripes taking centre stage everywhere from stadium shows to intimate local gigs. Read on for What’s on in Joburg’s roundup of all the biggest tours, shows and concerts in Joburg and Pretoria in the upcoming months.

July 2026

Rebolledo 

Globally acclaimed Mexican electronic music artist Mauricio Rebolledo is set to headline The Seasons Tour 2026, courtesy of Sub Sahara.

Rebolledo is widely regarded as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary electronic music, and he has built a global following through his hypnotic blend of deep techno, psychedelic and tribal house and leftfield club sounds. 

The tour is a five-date international run, marking Rebolledo’s first-ever performances on the African continent, including his debut in East Africa, and continues Sub Sahara’s mission of building meaningful cultural bridges between globally respected underground electronic artists and Africa’s rapidly growing electronic music audience.

Cost: From R250pp, book online

When: Friday 3 July from 8pm
Where: Bad Manors, Alleyway off Quinn, 39 Gwigwi Mrwebi St, Newtown, Johannesburg

August 2026

Maxwell live on Women’s Day Weekend

Multi-award-winning American R&B and neo-soul icon, Maxwell, brings his sultry, smooth vocals to Sunbet Arena for a special Women’s Month show.

This is not the first time Maxwell has performed in South Africa, with his last visit being in 2023 to headline the popular Dstv Delicious festival, but this might be his most special performance yet, falling the day before South Africa’s Women’s Day.

Who better than the man responsible for beloved, ballads celebrating and appreciating women such as ‘This Woman’s Work’, ‘Pretty Wings’ and ‘Sumthin’, Sumthin” to usher the nation into Women’s Day?

Expect smooth vocals, electric energy, great production and a crowd fully in sync with every note at this concert that is not to be missed.

Cost: From R950pp to R2950pp, book via Webtickets or at PicknPay stores nationwide.

When: Saturday, 8 August 2026 from 6pm
Where: Sunbet Arena at Time Square Casino, 209 Aramist Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria

Tamia live in SA

Canadian singer-songwriter and global R&B superstar, Tamia, makes a special return to South Africa as headliner for The Biggest Women’s Month Celebration Tour Experience.

Celebrated across the world for her soulful voice and timeless tracks, Tamia has captivated audiences with chart-topping hits including ‘So Into You’, ‘Stranger in My House’, ‘Spend My Life With You’ and ‘Officially Missing You’, among many others.

Expect an evening of nostalgia and powerful vocal performances from one of R&B’s most beloved voices.

Cost: R950pp to R2950pp, book via Webtickets or purchase your tickets at Pick n Pay outlets nationwide.

When: Monday, 10 August 2026 from 6pm
Where: Sunbet Arena at Time Square Casino, 209 Aramist Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria

Teeks and Good Neighbours headline Parklive Festival

Parklive Festival is going big this 2026 with a massive lineup of international acts and supporting local acts. Already confirmed for this year’s gig lineup is New Zealand’s Teeks and straight from the UK, indie band Good Neighbours.

Teeks is a Māori soul singer whose 2021 single ‘First Time’ went extremely viral, earning him over 31 million streams on Spotify as well as a loyal fanbase in South Africa. Other tracks that have resonated with locals include ‘Remember Me’ and ‘Oil & Water’.

Good Neighbours duo Oli Fox and Scott Verrill have rapidly emerged as one of the world’s biggest breakthrough indie-pop acts, blending infectious energy with heartfelt songwriting and euphoric live performances.

Their debut single ‘Home’, first released in 2024, became the most-streamed debut single globally that year, accumulating over 500 million streams and earning platinum certification in both the UK and US.  Their appearance at Parklive Jozi marks an exciting South African debut for local fans eager to experience one of indiepop’s fastest-rising international acts live.

Cost: From R695pp for adults; from R395pp for children 5 to 12 years of age; from R1295pp (VIP). Book via Howler. Kids 5 years and under enter for free

When: Sunday, 30 August 2026. Gates open at 11am, the festival ends at 7pm
Where: Marks Park, Orange Road, Emmarentia, Johannesburg

October 2026

DAVE: The Boy Who Played the Harp Tour

History-making British rapper, producer, and songwriter Dave brings his critically acclaimed ‘The Boy Who Played the Harp Tour’ to South Africa this October.

At just 27 years old, Dave’s impact on the music industry is undeniable with tracks such as ‘Location’ and ‘Sprinter’ solidifying his star power in the UK rap game. He recently made history as the first and only UK rap artist to debut three consecutive studio albums at number one on the UK Albums Chart.

In 2025, the star collaborated with another global icon, Tems to create the smash hit ‘Raindance’. The track debuted at number five on the UK singles chart, peaking at number one and remaining in the top 40 for 17 weeks. In addition to Tems, Dave has worked and collaborated with Central Cee, Burna Boy, Giggs, Stormzy, James Blake, AJ Tracey and more.

Cost: From R855pp, book via Ticketmaster

When: Saturday, 3 October 2026 from 8pm
Where: Sunbet Arena at Time Square Casino, 209 Aramist Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria

NE-YO

As part of his exciting international Nights Like This 2026 tour, three-time Grammy award-winning hitmaker NE-YO makes a highly anticipated stop at Sunbet Arena.

NE-YO’s illustrious music catalogue includes a collection of global hits, including ‘So Sick’, ‘Mad’, ‘Because of You’, ‘Miss Independent’ and his latest single, ‘Miss Tundra’.

NE-YO has also proven to be as powerful with his pen as he is in the recording studio and on stage, penning much-loved hits like Rihanna’s ‘Unfaithful’, ‘Hate That I Love You’ and ‘Take a Bow’ – along with Beyoncé’s 2006 breakup anthem ‘Irreplaceable’ Keri Hilson’s ‘Pretty Girl Rock’, Jennifer Hudson’s ‘Spotlight’, songs for successful artists including Usher, Carrie Underwood, Celine Dion and Mario, among others.

Over the span of his career, NE-YO has generated a combined total of 23 billion streams worldwide and a strong South African fan base that are in for the show of a lifetime.

Cost: R950pp to R2950pp

When: Sunday, 18 October 2026
Where: Sunbet Arena at Time Square Casino, 209 Aramist Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria

December 2026

J. Cole ‘The Fall Off World Tour’

Following the release of his latest album, ‘The Fall Off’, international rap sensation J. Cole is set to embark on his The Fall Off World Tour, spanning North America, Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, and ending right here in Mzansi.

The Fall-Off Tour is J. Cole’s first solo headline tour in five years, following 2021’s The Off-Season Tour, and his first full global run in nearly a decade since the 2017 4 Your Eyez Only World Tour.

The global run supports J. Cole’s seventh studio album, ‘The Fall Off’, which was released on 6 February 2026 via Cole World, Inc., under exclusive license to Interscope Records.

From much-beloved older classics like ‘Who Dat’, ‘She Knows’, ‘Nobody’s Perfect’, ‘Power Trip’ and ‘Love Yourz’ to more recent hits in his latest release such as ‘Poor Thang’ and ‘The Let Out’, he brings an arsenal of chart-toppers for his only concert stop on the African continent this 2026.

Cost: From R715pp, book via Ticketmaster

When: Saturday, 12 December 2026 from 6pm
Where: FNB Stadium, Soccer City Ave, Nasrec, Johannesburg

Limp Bizkit

22 years after their cancelled show, Grammy-nominated and MTV Video Music Award-winning nu-metal band Limp Bizkit is set to perform in South Africa for the first time.

The band – lead vocalist Fred Durst, guitarist Wes Borland, turntabilist DJ Lethal and drummer John Otto (founding bassist Sam Rivers passed away in 2025) – are known for their blend of rock, metal and hip hop as well as hits like ‘Nookie’, ‘Rolling’, ‘My Way’ and ‘Behind Blue Eyes’.

They released their most recent album ‘Still Sucks’ in 2021, and are currently on a world tour, performing their classic songs and most recent hits across Europe and North America, with plans to end right here in Johannesburg.

Cost: Mastercard Presale starts from Wednesday, 10 June at 9am, The Big Concerts Fan Club Presale begins at 9am on Thursday, 11 June and general public on sale begins at 9am on Friday, 12 June from Big Concerts or via Ticketmaster.

When: Sunday, 13 December 2026
Where: FNB Stadium, Soccer City Ave, Nasrec, Johannesburg

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