From J. Cole to Dave: A look inside South Africa’s live calendar
IQ presents a snapshot of international touring in the country, underlining the country's role as Africa's most established destination
News By Tochi Louis | 3 April 2026
As Africa’s live sector continues to mature and attract more international touring, South Africa remains one of the few markets on the continent capable of meeting the infrastructure and production…
standards required to host major arena shows and global festival brands staging local editions, as reflected in the lineup of international acts already scheduled across the country this year.
While promoters such as Big Concerts (acquired by Live Nation) continue to lead much of that ecosystem, independent organisers…