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.
May 2026
Boyz II Men Live South African Tour
One of the world’s most celebrated R&B groups, Boyz II Men, are returning to Mzansi for the first time in years on their Live South African Tour.
With four Grammy Awards, nine American Music Awards, multiple Billboard Music Awards, and sales exceeding 60 million albums worldwide, Boyz II Men continue to influence generations of artists and captivate audiences with their polished vocals and exceptional live performances.
Presented courtesy of Remoakantse Holdings, these two concerts in Pretoria bring local music lovers a world-class production featuring timeless hits such as ‘End of the Road’, ‘I’ll Make Love to You’, ‘On Bended Knee’, ‘Water Runs Dry’ and ‘Motownphilly’, among many others.
Cost: R950pp to R2950pp, book via Webtickets or at Pick n Pay stores nationwide
When: Friday and Saturday, 29 and 30 May 2026 from 6pm both nights
Where: SunBet Arena at Time Square Casino, 209 Aramist Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria
June 2026
UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell
Reggae royalty, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, is heading to South Africa in 2026!
UB40 is a seminal reggae pop band from Birmingham, originally formed by a group of friends from diverse ethnic backgrounds. From the beginning, the band became known for its socially aware lyrics and laid-back reggae rhythms.
With Ali’s unmistakable vocals, and the band’s signature horn lines and laid-back groove, their sound continues to resonate with audiences across the world.
Expect timeless hits like ‘Red Red Wine’ and ‘Kingston Town’, brought to life with a live show guaranteed to have the audience singing every word.
Cost: From R800pp, book via Ticketmaster
When: Saturday, 6 June from 8pm. Sunday, 7 June from 7pm (date added!)
Where: Sun Bet Arena, Time Square Casino, 209 Aramist Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria
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
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
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
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