British rapper Dave announces first-ever South Africa tour dates

Dave is coming to South Africa this October

Award-winning British rapper Dave is officially heading to South Africa for the first time.

The global star will bring his The Boy Who Played the Harp Tour to the country this October, with two highly anticipated shows scheduled in Pretoria and Cape Town.

The tour celebrates his critically acclaimed work and continued impact on the international rap scene.

Fans in Pretoria can catch him live at the SunBet Arena on 3 October 2026, before he heads to Cape Town for a second performance at the Grand Arena GrandWest on 6 October 2026.

Tickets are set to go on sale in phases, beginning with a Mastercard presale from 25 March, followed by the Big Concerts Fan Club presale on 26 March.

General ticket sales will officially open on 27 March.

The announcement has already generated excitement among fans, as Dave’s debut South African shows are expected to draw massive crowds, given his global influence and chart-topping success.

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For the first time ever, global rap superstar Dave is coming to South Africa!

History-making rapper, producer, and songwriter @santandave1 is bringing his critically acclaimed The Boy Who Played the Harp Tour to Pretoria and Cape Town in October; celebrating a record-breaking… pic.twitter.com/WXaAo13eDo

— BIG Concerts (@BigConcerts) March 23, 2026