KEYSHIA COLE: LIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA TOUR IMPACTED DUE TO LA FIRE
Due to the recent devastating fires in Los Angeles, Keyshia Cole’s highly anticipated South African tour, set to take place later this month, will not go ahead as initially planned. The artist has been directly affected by the ongoing tragedy, including the loss of her home, and as a result, she is unable to proceed with her scheduled performance. Together with her
THE SUIT: RETURN SEASON BY POPULAR DEMAND
The Sello Maake kaNcube Foundation in association with Daphne Kuhn of Theatre on the Square, is proud to announce the return season of Can Themba’s iconic THE SUIT from 3 February to 16 February 2025. Returning by popular demand after a sold-out season, The Suit is a powerful South African classic by Can Themba. This timeless tale explores themes of love,
THE LOCKSMITHS COLLECTIVE PRESENTS: MUSICAL CHAIRS
THE LOCKSMITHS COLLECTIVE PRESENTS: MUSICAL CHAIRS – A REVOLUTIONARY BLEND OF STREET DANCE AND THEATRE South African theatre is set to break new ground with Musical Chairs, a dynamic and thought-provoking production blending street dance styles such as Amapiano, Hip Hop, House, and Campbellocking with classical music, physical theatre, and social commentary. This highly anticipated show will debut at Theatre on the
The Assembly Improv Celebrates Diversity and Laughter at Theatre on the Square
Prepare for a night of unbridled creativity and hilarity as The Assembly Improv takes the stage for a long-form improv comedy showcase on Saturday, 18 January 2025 at the iconic Theatre on the Square in Sandton. Featuring an exceptional lineup of six improv groups, this evening promises to be a celebration of diversity, talent and the art of spontaneous storytelling. Spotlight
A TRIBUTE TO ABBA AT JOBURG THEATRE
CELEBRATE THE MAGIC OF ABBA WITH THE RETURN OF DANCING QUEEN: A TRIBUTE TO ABBA AT JOBURG THEATRE The world’s love affair with ABBA is set to reignite as Dancing Queen: A Tribute To ABBA takes to the stage at Joburg Theatre for an unforgettable 9-show season, running from January 31 to February 16, 2025. This spectacular production, presented by Showtime Australia, promises to transport audiences
TRACE AWARDS 2025: CELEBRATE MUSICAL EXCELLENCE AND VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE ARTISTS!
The Trace Awards & Summit 2025, the most prestigious musical event on the African continent, is set to electrify Zanzibar. The Trace Awards ceremony, taking place on the 26th February 2025, will bring together the continent’s and diaspora’s greatest talents. Trace invites fans worldwide to actively participate by voting for their favourite artists. Voting officially opens on the 2nd January 2025 ➡ www.traceawards.plus. Music
UP THE CREEK OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL
UP THE CREEK OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES NATIONWIDE ARTIST SEARCH THE WINNING ARTIST OR BAND WILL SECURE A PERFORMANCE SPOT ON THE FESTIVAL’S FAMOUS RIVERSTAGE ON SATURDAY 8 FEBRUARY, AND JOIN A LINEUP OF OVER 50 OTHER ARTISTS AT THE FESTIVAL ONE OF SOUTH AFRICA’S LONGEST RUNNING OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVALS RETURNS 6-9 FEBRUARY 2025 Image: Up The Creek Artist Search Competition 2025 Credit: Up The Creek [South Africa, 20
‘HEY NEIGHBOUR’ BACK NEXT AUGUST
Heita Hola Mahke! Yes you heard correct fam, your favs are back!!! You asked for it, and your favourite neighbours are here to oblige. From 29-31 August 2025, the highly anticipated Hey Neighbour returns for Season 2. Building on its immense successful debut in 2023 featuring local and international trailblazing headliners including Tyla, Kendrick Lamar, Zakes Bantwini, Swedish House Mafia, Khalid and H.E.R
Theatre on the Square Unveils a Stellar 2025 Lineup of Dynamic Productions
After an exciting bumper year of successful productions and concerts, Theatre on the Square is excited to announce its 2025 line up of productions to look forward to for all theatre patrons. Featuring thought-provoking dramas, high-energy dance theatre, comedy, beloved classics, children’s theatre and fresh adaptations, the diverse programme promises to captivate audiences of all ages. The year will commence with a
THE MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY SHOW IS BACK IN SOUTH AFRICA!
The King of Pop is returning—through the electrifying talent of Garth Field in The Michael Jackson HIStory Show. This internationally-acclaimed tribute to the legendary Michael Jackson is set to tour Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban, marking the 2024 grand finale of an already successful run in New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. Fans can now witness Garth Field’s spellbinding portrayal of Michael
SIPHO “HOTSTIX” MABUSE BRINGS LEGENDARY JAZZ TO THEATRE ON THE SQUARE
The acclaimed Theatre on the Square will host an extraordinary series of jazz performances from 10 to 15 December 2024, featuring the legendary Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse. These performances will celebrate the enduring power of music, bringing together generations of jazz lovers for an unforgettable experience. Accompanying Mabuse are the dynamic Aziz Joshi and Shanjeet Teeluck, creating a lineup that promises to captivate and
Irish sensation Darren Kiely to perform in South Africa
Irish sensation Darren Kiely to perform in South Africa for the first time in April 2025 Tickets for his Johannesburg & Cape Town headline shows go on sale Monday, 2 December, at 12pm SAST Johannesburg: Thursday 17 April 2025 – The Troyeville Underberg: Saturday 19 April 2025 – Splashy Fen Festival Cape Town: Sunday 20 April 2025 – The Brass Bell. BreakOut Events is delighted to announce
Celebrating the Power of Storytelling in the Heart of the City of Gold
CONNECTING STORIES WITH A GOLDEN THREAD AT THE JOBURG FILM FESTIVAL The Joburg Film Festival (JFF) in partnership with the MultiChoice Group is proud to announce the theme for the highly anticipated seventh edition of the festival - ‘The Golden Thread – Connected Through Stories’. Set to take place from 11 – 16 March 2025, the festival will explore the profound
THE MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY SHOW IS BACK IN SOUTH AFRICA!
The King of Pop is returning—through the electrifying talent of Garth Field in The Michael Jackson HIStory Show. This internationally-acclaimed tribute to the legendary Michael Jackson is set to tour Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban, marking the 2024 grand finale of an already successful run in New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. Fans can now witness Garth Field’s spellbinding portrayal of Michael
UNDER 10 DAYS TO GO TO OSKIDO’S BIG DAY OUT
UNDER 10 DAYS TO GO TO OSKIDO’S BIG DAY OUT TICKETS ALMOST SOLD OUT FOR SA’S MOST NOSTALGIC MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR CASH IN ON THE BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL WITH 3 TICKETS FOR THE PRICE OF 2 GET YOUR TICKETS HERE Johannesburg, South Africa – The countdown is on for Oskido’s Big Day Out happening next Saturday,
‘GET LUCKY SUMMER’ IS BACK THIS SUMMER HOLIDAY SEASON!
SOUTH AFRICA'S BIGGEST, FAMILY-FRIENDLY, MUSIC FESTIVAL SERIES 'GET LUCKY SUMMER' IS BACK THIS SUMMER HOLIDAY SEASON! Get Lucky Summer has just announced 10 concert dates kicking off in the Mother City with a BRAND NEW venue - Sunningdale Cricket Club on 7th December, then heading up to Plett and Knysna for the Summer holiday season. This year, they’ve knocked it out of
Legendary South African Mbaqanga Group, Soul Brothers, Celebrates 48 Years
Legendary South African Mbaqanga Group, Soul Brothers, Celebrates 48 Years of Legacy with Spectacular Event Purchase Tickets Here Johannesburg – South Africa, the iconic South African Mbaqanga group, Soul Brothers, is set to celebrate an extraordinary milestone with their 48th Anniversary Celebrations. This momentous event will take place on Saturday, 7 December 2024, at the prestigious Dumisani Masilela Theatre in Germiston, from
South African Singer-Songwriter Charlie Harris Releases New Single
South African Singer-Songwriter Charlie Harris Releases New Single "Catching Rainbows" from Digital Dust (Side B) South African folk-rock artist Charlie Harris, known as the singersongwriter of the duo Keep Guessing, has released his latest single, "Catching Rainbows," a standout track from his debut album Digital Dust (Side B). Following the success of Side A's haunting first single, "Charlie No Face," Side B
Y CONFIRMED AS OFFICIAL JOBURG SUPER KINGS RADIO PARTNER
Y CONFIRMED AS OFFICIAL JOBURG SUPER KINGS RADIO PARTNER FOR THE 2024/2025 SA T20 SEASON Johannesburg, South Africa – Y, South Africa’s premier youth radio station that speaks directly to the vibrant young adult market, is thrilled to announce its official partnership with the Joburg Super Kings for the upcoming 2024/2025 South Africa’s T20 Season. This exciting collaboration promises to elevate the
ZKHIPHANI MARKS 15 YEARS OF CULTURAL IMPACT
ZKHIPHANI MARKS 15 YEARS OF CULTURAL IMPACT WITH UNFORGETTABLE EVENT THIS DECEMBER! The Urban Youth Platform Joins Forces with Four Dynamic Partners for an All-Out Celebration Featuring Music, Art, and Youth Celebration Johannesburg, South Africa – On December 1, 2024, Zkhiphani celebrates 15 years of championing urban youth culture with a major event at 1Fox in Newtown, Johannesburg. A pivotal platform
GET YOUR MTN BUSHFIRE 2025 TICKETS FROM 7 NOV!
The road to MTN Bushfire 2025 has officially begun! Online tickets for the 18th edition of the proudly Eswatini, authentically African and globally infused festival of music and the arts go on sale from 7 Nov 2024 at 10am SAST. MTN Bushfire 2025 will be held from 30 May - 01 June 2025, at the iconic House On Fire in the
Limpopo concert featuring Oscar Mbo and Mörda postponed due to safety concerns
Noko Resort, a venue located in Limpopo, announced on Thursday, October 31, that they have postponed the “Yebo God Summer” event, with the likes of Oscar Mbo, Mörda, QScotch and Miggs For Real set to perform, due to safety concerns. This comes after Mbo caused a stir online for allegedly sabotaging artists Limpopo Makhadzi and Kharishma. Last month, Kharishma took to social media to
Kaytranada to headline the first-ever Milk and Cookies Festival South Africa
Grammy Award winning artist Kaytranada, real name Louis Kevin Celestin, will be performing in South Africa in 2025. Kaytranada is set to headline the first-ever Milk and Cookies Festival South Africa, taking place on January 5th and January 11th, 2025. Renowned for his fusion of house, funk, and soul, Kaytranada will headline two highly anticipated concerts in Cape Town and Johannesburg. These events mark
Minnie Dlamini ‘Intombi YomZulu’ returns to SABC 1
Minnie Dlamini ‘Intombi YomZulu’ returns to SABC 1 as the host of SAMAs The South African Music Awards (Samas) are just days away and organisers have finally announced who will be hosting the biggest night in music. Seasoned presenter Minnie Dlamini will be taking centre stage as the host of the awards. “Intombi YomZulu returns to @sabc1_mzansifosho as the Official Host for @thesamas_
OSKIDO CONFIRMS THE FULL ‘BIG DAY OUT’ LINE UP
TAKING A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE AS OSKIDO CONFIRMS THE FULL ‘BIG DAY OUT’ LINE UP GET YOUR TICKETS HERE Johannesburg, South Africa – As we prepare for Oskido’s BIG DAY OUT festival taking place next month, Oskido recently announced the addition of some epic acts to the already legendary line-up that are sure to evoke cherished memories
JOBURG THEATRE PARTNERS WITH CHOC FOR A FESTIVE SEASON BOOK DRIVE
This festive season, Joburg Theatre is embracing the magic of storytelling and the power of books in a heartwarming initiative inspired by the Janice Honeyman Pantomime ‘Beauty and the Beast’. This year’s production highlights not just the timeless themes of love and inner beauty, but also Belle’s passion for reading—a key element that underscores the importance of books in shaping
Nomzamo Mbatha and Bonang Matheba to take centre stage at The Earthshot Prize
For Earthshot Week, global leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and young people from around the world will gather in Cape Town, South Africa. Local award-winning actress and philanthropist Nomzamo Mbatha will host Earthshot Week’s series of events focused on accelerating environmental solutions. Mbatha, an Earthshot Global Ambassador, will be joined by fellow Earthshot Global Ambassador and Australian conservationist and wildlife photographer Robert Irwin for a series of
Breakout Events Presents: JAMES BAY Live in Cape Town and Johannesburg
MULTI-GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING JAMES BAY ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER SOUTH AFRICA TOUR IN MARCH 2025 Tickets on sale at breakoutevents.co.za from Wednesday, October 30th at 9 am local time. Fans are encouraged to act fast, as these shows are expected to sell out quickly. CAPE TOWN: Thursday 27th March 2025 - Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens JOHANNESBURG: Saturday 29th March 2025 – Marks Park, Emmarentia Internationally acclaimed and multi-Grammy award-winning, singer-songwriter James Bay is set
Zikhona Sodlaka, Shannon Esra, Thembinkosi Mthembu among big winners at SAFTAs18
Zikhona Sodlaka, Shannon Esra, Thembinkosi Mthembu among big winners at SAFTAs18 South Africa’s screen royalty know how to step out of their beloved characters and slay the red carpet, and the 18th Annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs18), held over the weekend, was no different. Gallagher Convention Centre in Gauteng was transformed into a fitting venue to celebrate the cream
Get Ready for the Sta-Sof-Fro Soweto Fashion Week Spring/Summer 24/5 Showcase!
The excitement is building for the Sta-Sof-Fro Soweto Fashion Week Spring/Summer 24/5 Showcase, set to light up the iconic Soweto Theatre from 30 October to 02 November 2024. This season promises an exciting line-up of both emerging and established designers, all set to unveil innovative designs that capture the vibrant spirit of local and summer fashion. The event will kick off with a Media
Steve Madden and Gert-Johan Coetzee fashion show
Star-studded Steve Madden and Gert-Johan Coetzee fashion show dazzles with top celebrities Gert-Johan Coetzee is truly one of South Africa’s renowned designers and his clients, from celebrities to ordinary fashionistas, will always show their support for him. This was evident as the event for the debut of his collaboration with international fashion retailer Steve Madden was filled with his supporters. Guests filled one of
JEREMY LOOPS ANNOUNCES CAPE OPEN AIR 2024
JEREMY LOOPS ANNOUNCES CAPE OPEN AIR 2024: A CELEBRATION OF LOCAL TALENT AT MUIZENBERG PARK A CELEBRATION SET AGAINST THE COASTAL BACKDROP OF MUIZENBERG PARK - DIVE INTO A SUN-SOAKED DAY OF GREAT MUSIC AND FUN, ON A BREEZY OPEN-AIR STAGE 14th DECEMBER 2024 AT MUIZENBERG PARK IN CAPE TOWN Cape Open Air is back for another beautiful day in Muizenberg Park this December
Friends of Amstel Event
We’re back for another round! @amstelsa presents the official #FriendsOfAmstelSA Joburg lineup. 1 epic day, 2 incredible stages
Iconic UK retro festival “Let’s Rock” is coming to South Africa in 2025!
Live performances from Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey, Midge Ure, Steve Louw's Big Sky, and many more! All info at https://letsrock.co.za/ Breakout Events is thrilled to announce that Let’s Rock, the UK’s most iconic retro festival, is making its highly anticipated debut in South Africa in 2025! Known for its stellar lineups and incredible 80s nostalgia, Let’s Rock will bring two unforgettable events to Johannesburg and Cape
Gotcha’s Garden on 4th Geek Gathering 2024!
The Ultimate Spooktacular Geek Gathering! Ghouls, witches, wizards, and heroes of all realms, get ready for the spookiest, geekiest, and most epic gathering of the year! On Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 11h00 until 6pm, Garden on 4th in Linden will once again transform into a hauntingly fun playground for fans of all things geek and alternative. This year’s Halloween-themed extravaganza promises
A Scent of Change’ explores racial integration
A Scent of Change’ explores racial integration in schools during apartheid Third year students at the Durban University of Technology's Drama and Production Studies Department will have the opportunity to showcase their acting abilities in a new musical by Scuffysession Productions. “The Scent of Change” is written and directed by Dr Verne Rowin Munsamy. It weaves together a romantic love story during pre-democracy