Cape Town is gearing up for a series of big-name concerts set to bring top artists to the City’s stages. This year, music fans are in for a treat as they enjoy performances from some of the industry’s finest.
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NYO Jazz
In a first for South Africa, Carnegie Hall’s acclaimed national youth jazz orchestra, NYO Jazz, will bring some of America’s most talented teenage jazz musicians to perform and tour with a host of renowned artists to the Artscape Theatre in August.
- Date: From 2 August 2024 | 7pm
- Location: Artscape Theatre Centre, D.F. Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town
- Tickets: Webtickets
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James Blunt
In September, multi-award-winning and Grammy-nominated British singer James Blunt will perform at the Grand Arena, GrandWest, as part of his tour for his new album, Who We Used To Be – his first studio album since the 2019 release of Once Upon A Mind.
- Date: 12 September 2024 | 8pm
- Location: GrandWest Grand Arena, 1 Jakes Gerwel Dr, Acacia Park, Cape Town
- Tickets: Sold out
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Kool & the Gang
Capetonians can also look forward to a performance by two-time Grammy Award-winning hit-makers Kool & the Gang at the Grand Arena in November. Kool & the Gang have racked up 31 gold and platinum albums and have performed continuously longer than any other R&B group.
- Date: 28 November 2024 | Doors: 6:45pm
- Location: GrandWest Grand Arena, 1 Jakes Gerwel Dr, Acacia Park, Cape Town
- Tickets: Big Concerts
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Mike + The Mechanics
For 2025, the much-loved Mike + The Mechanics will bring their Looking Back – Living The Years 2025 Tour to South Africa – and Cape Town will kick off the world tour. The first gig is slated for January.
- Date: 30 January 2025 | 8pm
- Location: GrandWest Grand Arena, 1 Jakes Gerwel Dr, Acacia Park, Cape Town
- Tickets: Ticketmaster
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Cigarettes After Sex
Cigarettes After Sex added a second date to their shows at Grand Arena, where you can look forward to their slow-burn pop songs in the falsetto of frontman Greg Gonzalez.
- Date: 4 and 5 March 2025 | 8:30pm
- Location: GrandWest Grand Arena, 1 Jakes Gerwel Dr, Acacia Park, Cape Town
- Tickets: Ticketmaster
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Andrea Bocelli
In April, Andrea Bocelli will fire up DHL Stadium in what is anticipated to be the largest outdoor classical concert ever to be staged in Cape Town. He will be accompanied by a special guest artist, who is yet to be revealed, as well as the Philharmonia Choir of Cape Town and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.
- Date: 16 April 2025 | 8pm
- Location: DHL Stadium, Fritz Sonnenberg Rd, Green Point, Cape Town
- Tickets: Sold out
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