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.
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
Sean Paul
Global dancehall and reggae hitmaker Sean Paul makes his first return to Joburg in two decades for a three-stop South African tour.
A Grammy Award winner and one of the most influential and instantly recognizable voices in music history, Sean Paul will ignite Sunbet Arena with a high-energy live show packed with chart-topping anthems that have dominated dance floors, festivals and airwaves around the world.
From global smash hits including “Get Busy”, “I’m Still in Love with You”, “Temperature” and “We Be Burnin’” to era-defining collaborations like “Baby Boy”, Sean Paul has created a catalogue that reads like the ultimate party playlist.
With a career spanning over three decades, his songs have defined generations. His unmistakable voice, genre-crossing sound and commanding stage presence continue to move audiences around the world.
Note that no u/3s are permitted and no u/12s will be allowed in the Golden Circle and General Standing areas.
Cost: From R750pp, book via Blu Blood
When: Friday, 4 December. Doors open at 6pm. The show starts at 8pm with a local supporting act before Sean Paul performs at 9pm.
Where: Sunbet Arena at Time Square Casino, 209 Aramist Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria
French Montana + Guests
AFROTRAX, in partnership with PLAYY. Music brings one of the most celebrated live performances in global hip-hop, French Montana, to local audiences.
French Montana is one of the most recognisable names in international music. He last performed in Johannesburg in 2017, and has amassed billions of streams worldwide through hits including “Unforgettable”, “No Stylist,” “Pop That,” “Ain’t Worried About Nothin’,” and numerous collaborations with chart-topping artists such as Drake, The Weeknd, Post Malone, Cardi B, Swae Lee and Chris Brown.
Montana will be joined on stage by a slew of South African artists, including Cassper Nyovest, Kabza De Small, Nasty C, Blxckie, YoungstaCPT, 25K, Jairic, Lucasraps, K.Keed, Rarri, Teddy Tumi, Kane DJ and Bassik.
The AFROTRAX series celebrates the intersection of African culture, music, fashion and global entertainment, delivering world-class experiences that connect international artists with Africa’s vibrant creative communities.
Cost: From R400pp | R1000pp (Golden Circle) | R3000pp (VIP). Book online.
When: Saturday, 5 December 2026 from 2pm – 11pm
Where: The Canvas, 8 Incubation Drive Riverside View Ext 15, Fourways, Midrand
Jack White
One of the most influential and distinctive rock artists of the new millennium, Jack White, presented by BreakOut Events, is bringing his acclaimed live performance to Joburg audiences for the first time.
As one half of the Grammy-winning rock duo The White Stripes, the band became synonymous with a laid-back, blues-infused approach to rock. While the band officially disbanded in 2011, during their tenure, they released songs like ‘Seven Nation Army’ that became one of the most recognisable rock songs of the 2000s.
Beyond The White Stripes, Jack White expanded his musical universe through The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather and an increasingly acclaimed solo career, releasing a series of critically acclaimed albums, including Blunderbuss, Lazaretto, Boarding House Reach, Fear of the Dawn, Entering Heaven Alive and No Name.
His latest studio album, Frozen Charlotte, demonstrates his growth as an artist and his ability to remain
creatively unpredictable. As such, Joburg audiences can look forward to a riveting and intense performance from an artist who consistently operates outside conventional boundaries.
Cost: From R1695pp, book online.
When: Friday, 11 December 2026 from 5pm to 11pm
Where: The Old Park Station, 140 Carr St, Newtown, Johannesburg
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
Fatboy Slim
Electronic music legend Fatboy Slim returns to South Africa, fifteen years after his last visit, with the British DJ and producer bringing one of dance music’s most celebrated live shows back to Joburg.
Born Norman Cook, Fatboy Slim is a global festival favourite and has produced some of dance music’s most recognisable anthems, including “Praise You”, “Right Here, Right Now”, “The Rockafeller Skank” and “Weapon of Choice”.
His most recent album, ‘Right Here, In The Desert’, was released in April 2026 and is currently on a world tour, performing across the UK, Spain, Brazil, and the United States.
Joburg festivalgoers can look forward to his high-energy performances, infectious crowd interaction, and a catalogue of era-defining hits that helped shape the big beat movement of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Cost: R500pp-R700pp | R850pp-R1500pp (VIP standing) | R2000-R2500 (tables), book via Howler
When: Saturday, 12 December 2026 from 12pm – 10pm
Where: James & Ethel Gray Park, Edgewood Avenue &, Melrose St, Melrose, 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, turntablist 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: R975pp-R1650pp (standing) | R1095pp – R1595pp (seated) | R2426pp – R3468pp (platinum). Book via Ticketmaster.
When: Sunday, 13 December 2026 from 6pm
Where: FNB Stadium, Soccer City Ave, Nasrec, Johannesburg
Kehlani ft. Special Guest Destin Conrad
Two-time Grammy Award-winning R&B powerhouse vocalist Kehlani is returning to South Africa following the release of their latest album, ‘KEHLANI’. The ‘Folded’ singer is set to embark on their KEHLANI WORLD TOUR this August, spanning North America, Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, and ending right here in Gauteng.
This will be the second time that the singer-songwriter has performed in Johannesburg, doing so at the now-closed SUMO Nightclub for an after-party of the Cape Town-based festival, Rocking The Daisies.
Having risen to fame as the lead singer of the group PopLyfe on America’s Got Talent, the sultry singer is praised for effortlessly blending smooth neo-soul and R&B with energetic dance-pop, creating hits like “Honey”, “Distractions” and “Nights Like This”.
Known for their silky vocal runs, vulnerable lyricism, and smooth stage presence, Kehlani is set to give Joburgers a great show, alongside special guest Destin Conrad, a teen social media star turned Grammy-nominated R&B and pop singer-songwriter.
Cost: R1425pp (standing) | R800pp – R1690pp (seated) | R3320pp -R3690pp (platinum) | R4295pp -R4770pp (VIP). Book via Ticketmaster.
When: Tuesday, 15 December 2026, from 8pm
Where: Sunbet Arena at Time Square Casino, 209 Aramist Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria
Tamar Braxton
Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and television personality Tamar Braxton headlines the opening night of Ndlala Grandeur Season 1, a four-night R&B showcase featuring international musical powerhouses, on 16 December.
The event follows Ndlala Grandeur II, a three-day celebration featuring acclaimed R&B stars Tyrese Gibson, Case, RL, Mýa and Ginuwine, alongside South African veterans Zonke and Vusi Nova.
While the event does not mark Braxton’s first visit to South Africa, it is her first performance, as she was originally scheduled to perform at the 2015 BET Experience Africa in Johannesburg but withdrew because of serious health complications.
With hits like “Love & War”, “My Man”, and “All the Way Home”, audiences can look forward to an evening of emotionally charged vocals and powerful, resonating lyrics.
Alongside Braxton is actor Ricco Ross, best known for his role as Horace Bellarie in Tyler Perry’s Netflix hit Beauty in Black. Marking his first visit to South Africa, Ross joins the festivities as the red-carpet and show co-host on 16 and 17 December.
Cost: R1600pp – R11200pp, book online.
When: Wednesday, 16 December from 5pm. Doors open at 3pm.
Where: Ndlala Arena, Ndlala Mall, Cnr Steve Biko & Pretorius Streets, Arcadia, Pretoria
Brandy
13x Grammy Award nominee and multi-platinum-selling global R&B superstar Brandy headlines the 2026 All White Soul Sessions Concert Tour Experience, joining the likes of Babyface, Dru Hill, and Brian McKnight, who have each headlined the experience.
Having sold over 40 million records worldwide, Brandy is one of the most successful female artists of all time and is affectionately known as “The Vocal Bible”.
She emerged as a teenage sensation in 1994 with her 4x-platinum self-titled debut album and has continued to captivate audiences over the years with era-defining projects like 1998’s 16x-platinum Never Say Never, 2002’s Full Moon, 2020’s b7, and 2023’s Christmas with Brandy.
Each chart-topping album cemented her status as a genre-defining icon and featured timeless songs like “The Boy Is Mine”, “Have You Ever”, “Another Day In Paradise”, “Sitting Up In My Room”, “Afrodisiac”, “Almost Doesn’t Count”, “Come a Little Closer”, and “Full Moon”.
With this concert experience, audiences enjoy a nostalgic night filled with great vocals, incredible music and new memories.
Cost: R950pp – R2850pp, book via Webtickets.
When: Thursday, 17 December and Friday 18 December 2026, from 6pm
Where: Sunbet Arena at Time Square Casino, 209 Aramist Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria
January 2027
Tyla
2027’s concert schedule begins with the ultimate homecoming as 2x Grammy-winning South African superstar Tyla returns, bringing her A*POP World Tour to Joburg, presented locally by Showtime Management and Anything Goes.
Tyla has emerged as one of South Africa’s most successful and celebrated artists ever since her 2023 smash hit ‘Water’, which earned her a Grammy for Best African Music Performance in 2024, garnered critical acclaim and cemented her as a global superstar.
Her A*POP World Tour is in support of her recently released and highly praised sophomore studio album, A*POP. The 14-track album features hits ‘Chanel’, ‘Is It Love’ and ‘Fairytale’ (featuring Liquideep).
From dream-filled beginnings, Tyla has become one of the greatest success stories to come out of South Africa, continuing to dominate not only the South African music scene but also globally, and fans are sure to expect an incredible performance from South Africa’s favourite niece.
Cost: R895pp – R1695pp. Book via Howler.
When: Saturday, 9 January 2027, from 6pm to 11pm.
Where: Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec rd, corner Rand Show Rd, Nasrec, Johannesburg
Dave Koz ft. Special Guest Chris Walker
Internationally acclaimed contemporary jazz superstar Dave Koz heads to South Africa, bringing his signature blend of world-class musicianship, timeless hits and infectious stage presence.
Having built one of contemporary jazz’s most enduring careers, the platinum-selling, multiple Grammy nominee and Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Koz is set to give audiences a captivating experience with unforgettable live performances and chart-topping contemporary jazz releases.
Joining him is special guest Chris Walker, a bassist, vocalist, and producer. Walker served as Al Jarreau’s musical director, bassist, and co-vocalist for more than twenty years, until Jarreau’s passing in 2017, and his own records have produced Top 5 R&B singles, proving that his music has long found a devoted audience.
Cost: R595pp – R2995pp, book via Webtickets.
When: Saturday, 24 January 2027, from 7pm.
Where: Sunbet Arena at Time Square Casino, 209 Aramist Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria
May 2027
Miguel
Having last performed in South Africa in 2013, Grammy Award-winning R&B superstar Miguel returns to the Joburg stage.
With songs like Grammy-winning single Adorn, Sure Thing to All I Want Is You, Coffee, Sky Walker and How Many Drinks?, Miguel has established himself as one of the defining artists of modern R&B, thanks to his smooth vocals, intimate lyrics and unmistakable sound, which has earned him multiple critically acclaimed albums and billions of streams globally.
Now, Miguel brings that signature and celebrated sound back to South Africa, with one night each in Sun City and Pretoria. Audiences can expect their favourite hits, world-class production, soulful vocals, and electrifying performances from one of R&B’s most celebrated live performers.
Don’t miss Miguel live in South Africa!
Cost: From R990pp. Book via Webtickets.
When: Saturday, 22 May 2027 and Sunday 23 May 2027, from 6pm to 11pm.
Where: Sun City Superbowl and Sunbet Arena at Time Square Casino, 209 Aramist Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria
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