Life is finally back to normal! Concerts and big acts are returning and heading to South Africa in 2025! And to ensure that you’re up to date with the latest announcements and concert news in Joburg, we have compile a list of the country’s upcoming concerts. There’s so much to look forward to this year!
My Fair Lady at Pieter Toerien Theatre
Date: 25 January 2025 to 02 March 2025
Following the sell-out success of The Sound Of Music in 2023/24, Pieter Toerien in association with Cape Town Opera will present Lerner & Loewe’s musical masterpiece, My Fair Lady at the Teatro at Montecasino early 2025. The show will be directed by Steven Stead with design by Greg King, musical direction by Kevin Kraak and choreography by Duane Alexander. The coveted lead role of Eliza Doolittle will be shared by Cape Town Opera’s Brittany Smith. Smith won a Fleur du Cap Theatre Award earlier this year for her role as Maria in The Sound of Music, another hit Pieter Toerien Production and also produced with Cape Town Opera. As with the latter production, Smith will share the role of Eliza with Leah Mari.
Robbie Williams Live at Sunbet Arena
Date: Sunday 26 January 2025
Robbie Williams is heading to South Africa! Don’t miss him live at Sunbet Arena at Time Sqaure in Pretoria for two performances. Be sure to get your tickets now before it’s too late. Tickets for the 25 January 2025 concert has sold out but there are still tickets available for the 26 January 2025 performance.
Soul II Soul Live at Montecasino
Date: 01 February 2025
This year’s Intimate Evening Series, a collaboration between Liberty, Griza Enterprises and leading local promoter Showtime Management – designed to usher in each new year with a symphony of hope – features Soul II Soul in Johannesburg for a celebration of reggae, R&B and neo-soul at Montecasino’s Outdoor Events Area. Along with supporting act, TKZee.
Mike + The Mechanics
Date: Saturday, 01 February 2025
Mike + The Mechanics will be bringing their ‘Looking Back – Living The Years 2025 Tour’ to South Africa in 2025. And to add to the musical lineup, Arno Carstens and Albert Frost will be opening for the band! The tour will see them play their unforgettable hits including Over My Shoulder, The Living Years and All I Need Is A Miracle, as well as drift into some of Genesis’s much-loved classic tracks.
Let’s Rock Festival
Date: Saturday 15 February 2025
Breakout Events In association with HOT 102.7 FM, is pleased to present Let’s Rock live at Marks Park, Emmarentia! Join them for an amazing day of music with international legends Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, Midge Ure (Ultravox, Visage), and local icons Steve Louw, Just Jinjer, Cindy Alter, PJ Powers, John Ellis, James Stewart and more.
Large On The Lawn
Date: Sunday, 16 February 2025
Join Breakout Events at Marks Park in Emmarentia for a phenomenal day out filled with amazing music! Concert goers can expect TWO amazing international artists performing on the day – Hollow Coves and Amistat – both from Australia. They’ll joined by local favourite Matthew Mole, Shortstraw, Desmond and the Tutus, and Pixie Whip!
Roxette LIVE!
Date: Friday, 28 February 2025
Roxette will ignite the stage once again alongside the immensely talented Swedish singer and megastar, Ms. Lena Philipsson, at the SunBet Arena, Time Square. Get your tickets to this unmissable concert, which will take you down Memory Lane with some of Roxette’s top hits, including It Must Have Been Love; Listen To Your Heart; The Look; Joyride and Fading Like a Flower.
Cigarettes After Sex
Date: 07 March 2025
Cigarettes After Sex is headed to South Africa with their evocative, cinematic sound, bringing their latest album, ‘X’s’, to life on stage. One of the most globally accomplished acts across any genre, their world tour is an experience you don’t want to miss. Listen out for songs such as X’s; Tejano Blue; Dark Vacay; Hot; and Baby Blue Movie.
Lauren Daigle: The Kaleidoscope Tour
Date: 20 March 2025
Grammy Award winning artist, Lauren Daigle, will be bringing her powerful voice and soulful hits to Sunbet Arena, Pretoria, this March! Fans can look forward to an unforgettable experience with this highly anticipated tour, which promises to be an incredible musical journey, celebrating Lauren Daigle’s inspiring music.
Tems: Born In The Wild
Date: 20 March 2025
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, Tems, will be bringing her incredible voice and amazing lyrics to Joburg in March 2025. Known for her unique blend of Afrobeat, R&B, and neo-soul, Tems has captivated audiences, and her Joburg concert is set to be an unforgettable live experience. Tems will perform at The Dome, Nasrec, Johannesburg, which opened in January 2025.
Sting 3.0
Date: 22 March 2025
17-time Grammy Award-winning artist, STING, is once again shaking things up with the launch of his “STING 3.0″ Tour. With virtuoso guitarist and longtime collaborator, Dominic Miller, and dynamic drummer Chris Maas (Mumford & Sons, Maggie Rogers), Sting will perform the most electrifying hits from his timeless discography. The “STING 3.0” Tour kicks off at the SunBet Arena, Time Square in Pretoria and then heads to the Grand Arena, GrandWest in Cape Town.
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