This is our list of the latest announcements for shows and concerts from worldwide superstars and local icons performing in the Mother City – whether it’s a stadium show or an intimate gig. Read on for What’s on in Cape Town’s curated roundup of all the biggest tours, shows and concerts in Cape Town in the upcoming months.

Rebolledo headlines Sheer Disko

After uniting diverse underground nightlife collectives and LGBTQ+ culture for the first time earlier this year, Sheer City is back with another night of floor-rumbling, foot-thumping electronic music.

Noted by Forbes as one of the most important creatives in Mexico, Rebolledo is a DJ and electronic music producer known for his experimental brand of disco, techno, and tribal house. Starting in his home country, he has since become an international star, most famously performing with the Mayan Warrior collective at Burning Man and as one half of Pachanga Boys alongside Superpitcher.

His headlining of Sheer City’s first winter warmer event marks his first-ever set of performances in Africa. The night features two dance floors, limited VIP tables, and three bars to ensure no one is stuck waiting for drinks. Downstairs is a night of veteran DJs with Rebolledo filling in the coveted midnight slot, while upstairs sees some Cape Town favourites, including Fogshow, Housewife, and Kong, keeping up the energy.

Cost: From R300 (Phase 2). Book now on Airdosh.

When: 4 July 2026 | 8pm – late
Where: 54 Queen Victoria St, Gardens, Cape Town

Tamia

Canadian singer-songwriter, global R&B superstar, and six-time Grammy nominee Tamia makes a special return to South Africa at GrandWest to kick off the spring season of shows.

Celebrated across the world for her soulful voice and timeless tracks, 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.

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

Cost: Online tickets officially sold out via Webtickets.

When: 6 August 2026 | From 6pm
Where: Grand Arena, GrandWest, 1 Jakes Gerwel Dr, Acacia Park, Cape Town

Maxwell

Multi-award-winning American R&B and neo-soul icon Maxwell brings his sultry, smooth vocals to GrandWest on Women’s Day Weekend, 30 years after his debut album.

Known for beloved ballads like This Woman’s Work, Pretty Wings, and Sumthin’, Sumthin‘, Maxwell has won 3 Grammy Awards, 6 Soul Train Awards, and 2 NAACP awards – putting him firmly in legendary status as part of R&B and soul history.

Listeners are set to be treated to his signature smooth vocals, energetic stage presence, and a crowd fully in sync with every note.

Cost: From R1250 per person. Book via Webtickets or at Pick’n Pay stores nationwide.

When: 11 August 2026 | From 4pm
Where: GrandWest, Grand Arena, 1 Jakes Gerwel Dr, Acacia Park, Cape Town

Good Neighbours x TEEKS

Breakout artists from across the world are on their way to the Mother City, with indie-pop duo Good Neighbours and Maori singer Teeks performing at GrandWest for one night only. Listeners can expect a night of dreamy melodies and soulful singing from some of the most exciting young artists in recent years, bringing an international flair to Cape Town’s thriving indie scene.

Good Neighbours, a duo made up of Oli Fox and Scott Verrill, broke through onto the scene with their debut hit Home: a track layered with 2000s indie rock nostalgia, dreamy & noisy production, and an emotional chorus that has since earned over 500 million Spotify streams and certified Platinum.

The other headliner is New Zealand’s Teeks, whose sound is influenced by the R&B and soul greats that defined the 2000s and 2010s. With a velvety singing voice, classical instrumentation, and sentimental songwriting, Teeks feels like a blast from the past, bringing soulful sounds into the modern day, including the Double Platinum-certified South African favourite First Time.

The show is presented by Breakout Events, well known for their Sunset Music Series, ParkLive Festival, and recently bringing Karyn White to Kirstenbosch. The opening act is set to be a special local artist, with exact details to be announced soon.

Cost: From R495 per person. Book now on Webtickets.

When: 27 August 2026 | From 7pm
Where: GrandWest, Grand Arena, 1 Jakes Gerwel Dr, Cape Town

Dave

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 R685 per person (Standing Ticket). Buy tickets on Ticketmaster.

When: 6 October 2026 | From 8pm
Where: GrandWest Grand Arena, 1 Jakes Gerwel Dr, Acacia Park, Cape Town

Isaiah Rashad

The American rapper and singer, known for chart-topping tracks like Headshots, Free Lunch, and Wat’s Wrong (feat. Zacari & Kendrick Lamar), is making his long-awaited African debut later this year, headlining Rocking the Daisies.

With dreamy production that blends rap and contemporary R&B, and introspective lyricism that resonates with audiences around the world, Rashad has remained an influential figure in hip hop despite his long absences between albums. His most recent work, It’s Been Awful, was released to critical acclaim in 2026, with songs like Cameras (feat. Dominic Fike) and Boy in Red (feat. SZA).

Cost: From R1449 per person (Weekend Festival Pass). Book now on Quicket.

When: 3 October 2026
Where: Cloof Wine Estate, Mamre road off R315, Darling, Cape Town

Ne-Yo

As part of his globe-trotting Nights Like This 2026 tour, three-time Grammy award-winning hitmaker Ne-Yo makes a highly anticipated stop in the Mother City.

Ne-Yo’s illustrious music catalogue includes a collection of global hits that every South African should know, including So Sick, Miss Independent and his collaborations with pop legend Pitbull: Give Me Everything and Time of Our Lives.

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 is in for the show of a lifetime this October.

Cost: From R990 per person. Book now on Webtickets.

When: 17 October 2026 | From 6pm
Where: GrandWest Grand Arena, 1 Jakes Gerwel Dr, Acacia Park, Cape Town

Jill Scott

Neo-soul legend Jill Scott has announced her upcoming To Whom this May Concern world tour, with the final stops on the tour being Pretoria and Cape Town.

During the tour, Scott is expected to perform many of the beloved hits that helped make her a household name worldwide, including Golden and So In Love. Scott first broke into the music industry with her acclaimed 2000 debut album, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1, which went platinum and introduced audiences to her distinctive blend of soul, jazz and R&B. The album featured several standout tracks that quickly earned her a loyal fan base.

Cost: From R860. Purchase tickets on Ticketmaster.

When: 11 November 2026
Where: GrandWest Grand Arena, 1 Jakes Gerwel Dr, Acacia Park, Cape Town

+LIVE+

Cape Town’s rock fans are in for a treat this December, with a special Kirstenbosch performance from 90s rock radio staples +LIVE+.

A band that defined an era with hits like Lightning Crashes and I Alone from the eight-time Platinum-certified album Throwing Copper, +LIVE+ is a core memory for many South Africans tuned into the alternative rock scene and MTV. Lead vocalist and guitarist Ed Kowalczyk remains the band’s frontman, with new drummers, guitarists, and bassists bringing a fresh sound to the group’s legendary hits.

Set to the backdrop of Kirstenbosch’s natural beauty, +LIVE+ are set to rock out in one of the most scenic venues in the city.

Cost: Tickets sold out via Webtickets.

When: 8 December 2026 | From 6pm
Where: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Rhodes Drive, Newlands, Cape Town

Fatboy Slim

One of dance music’s most influential figures is on his way to South Africa for the first time in 15 years. The British DJ is bringing some of his most celebrated hits, including Right Here Right Now, Praise You, and Rockafeller Skank, to the Mother City.

With the show set to debut at Cabo Beach, fans can expect a breezy vibe right by the sea, with electronic grooves and funky basslines brought to life by one of the most celebrated producers in the world. The show is set to be a perfect start to Cape Town’s summer season, with Fatboy Slim’s high-energy performances, infectious crowd interaction and catalogue of era-defining hits bringing dance back where it belongs.

Cost: From R500 per person | R850pp-R1500pp (VIP standing) | R2000-R2500 (tables). Book via Howler

When: 15 December 2026 | From 12pm – 10pm
Where: Cabo Beach, 12 S Arm Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town

Kehlani

An absolutely massive headline show to finish off 2026, two-time Grammy Award-winning R&B powerhouse vocalist Kehlani is returning to South Africa, following the release of their latest self-titled album. The Folded singer is set to embark on their KEHLANI WORLD TOUR, spanning North America, Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, and ending right here in the Mother City.

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 and Nights Like This, and lending guest vocals to hits like Charlie Puth’s Done For Me and The Kid LAROI’s GIRLS.

Known for their silky vocal runs, vulnerable lyricism, and smooth stage presence, Kehlani is set to give Capetonians a great send-off for the year, alongside special guest Destin Conrad, a teen social media star turned Grammy-nominated R&B and pop singer-songwriter.

Cost: From R915 per ticket. General tickets are being sold from 9am on 19 June, via Big Concerts or via Ticketmaster. The Big Concerts pre-sale starts on 18 June at 9am.

When: 17 December 2026 | Show starts 8pm
Where: GrandWest Grand Arena, 1 Jakes Gerwel Dr, Acacia Park, Cape Town

Coming to Joburg

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: 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

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