The Lumineers Are Heading To South Africa!

Joburg Admin / August 11, 2025

Big Concerts is thrilled to announce that American alternative folk giants, The Lumineers, will light up South African stages when they bring their “The Automatic World Tour’ to South Africa in February 2026! Tickets go on sale on Friday, 15 August 2025 at 09:00.

About The Lumineers

Since their breakout self-titled debut in 2012, The Lumineers have achieved remarkable milestones: 24 number-one hits, billions of streams, sold-out global arena tours, multi-platinum releases, and multiple GRAMMY nominations.

Founded in 2005 by Wesley Schultz (lead vocals, guitar) and Jeremiah Fraites (drums, percussion, piano), The Lumineers have risen to become one of the most successful and influential bands of their generation, blending alternative rock, Americana, and heartfelt storytelling.

Beyond music, The Lumineers are dedicated to driving social impact, championing environmental sustainability, and supporting causes such as human rights, youth mental health, music education, and hunger relief.

Their pandemic-era Colorado Gives Back benefit raised critical funds for live music and service industry workers affected by COVID-19. With major festival appearances, an EU/UK tour, and a US tour including 8 stadiums. The Lumineers continue to captivate audiences while building a legacy of creativity, advocacy, and impact.

The Lumineers' Fifth Album: Automatic

The band’s fifth studio album, Automatic, is out now. The album has been released in a music landscape dominated by solo artists dependent on other writers. Schultz says being one of the few groups touring who write all their own material, is “a unique badge of honor.”

But that’s not to say they won’t collaborate with other artists; Schultz and Fraites have recently written and appeared on songs with pop icon P!nk, as well as rising singer-songwriters James Bay and Zach Bryan.

Tour Dates

Pretoria

  • 7 February 2026
  • SunBet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria
  • Tickets are exclusively available from Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.co.za).

Cape Town

  • 4 February 2026
  • Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town 
  • Tickets are exclusively available from Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.co.za).

For More Information

Visit bigconcerts.co.za for more information about this upcoming show.

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