Grammy Winner Miguel is Coming to SA, Set to Perform 3 Live Shows

Grammy Winner Miguel is Coming to SA, Set to Perform 3 Live Shows

  • Grammy award-winning American singer Miguel announced three South African tour dates for May 2027
  • Vertex Events is bringing Miguel to Cape Town, Sun City, and Pretoria, with tickets starting from R950
  • Mzansi reacted with mixed feelings, with some questioning the ticket price and others buzzing with excitement
The tour will give local fans the chance to experience his live performance
Grammy-winning singer Miguel is set to perform three shows in South Africa in May 2027. Image: Gilbert Flores/Variety, Axelle/Bauer-Griffin
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Grammy award-winning American singer Miguel is heading back to South Africa in 2027 for a three-city run of live shows. The announcement has set social media ablaze, with fans and critics alike sharing their unfiltered takes on the upcoming tour.

Known for smash hits like Adorn, which earned him a Grammy for Best R&B Song in 2013, Miguel will kick off the South African leg on Friday, 21 May 2027 at Grand Arena, GrandWest in Cape Town. He then heads to the iconic Sun City Superbowl on Saturday, 22 May, before wrapping up at Sunbet Arena in Pretoria on Sunday, 23 May.

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Miguel's SA tour: What to expect

Vertex Events is the company bringing the singer to Mzansi, with tickets starting at R950. The announcement was shared by entertainment blogger Kgopolo Reports on X, drawing thousands of views and sparking a wave of commentary from South African fans.

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Ticket availability is expected to be confirmed closer to the event, but fans keen on securing their spots early should watch out for announcements from Vertex Events.

Check out the X post below:

Mzansi divided over the tour

Not everyone is rushing to buy tickets. The responses ranged from excitement to outright scepticism, with the ticket price drawing particular scrutiny.

Sipho28825 was blunt:

"South Africa has become a retirement plan for washed-up American artists."

Yeyeye_gugu had no complaints, writing:

"Miguel is so sexy. 🫦"

NNtuli72430 questioned the whole thing:

"Uzokwenzani ake nisho? Ai bandla ngeke."

CarolMbona raised a familiar grievance about Durban being left off the map:

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"DBN again, left out mxm."

Plexieym joked:

"Raffle for roomies."

AycoAM was still processing:

"Thoughts are being thunk."

Brandy is coming to South Africa

Remoakantse Holdings announced that US R&B icon Brandy is heading back to South Africa for a December 2026 concert.

Brandy expressed her excitement about returning to Mzansi, promising fans an unforgettable night filled with her timeless hits.

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Gloria Masia (Human interest editor) Gloria Masia is a Human Interest Writer at Briefly News. She holds a Diploma in Public Relations from UNISA and a Diploma in Journalism from Rosebank College. With over 8 years of experience, Gloria has worked in digital marketing, online TV production, and radio. Email:gloria.masia@briefly.co.za