Jack White South Africa: First Shows in Joburg on 11, Cape Town on 14 December
Key Facts
- Dates and venues. Friday 11 December 2026 at The Old Park Station in Newtown, Johannesburg. Then Monday 14 December at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, Cape Town. Both concerts start at 7 p.m.
- Who he is. Jack White is a 12-time Grammy winner, known first as one half of The White Stripes. He also leads The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather alongside a long solo career.
- Why it matters. These are his first live shows in South Africa, according to the vendor and the promoter, BreakOut Events. He brings songs from Frozen Charlotte, his seventh solo studio album, released in July 2026.
- Tickets. Webtickets lists Johannesburg from R1,695 (about US$104) and Cape Town from R1,295 (about US$79), plus a R35 (about US$2) booking fee. Early Cape Town phases sold out within days of the sale.
- What to know. Johannesburg bans own food, drink, glass and camp chairs, while Kirstenbosch welcomes picnics but bans smoking. No opening act has been named for either night.
Jack White South Africa means two December nights, in Johannesburg on the 11th and at Kirstenbosch in Cape Town on the 14th. Tickets are sold only through Webtickets.
The American rock musician Jack White plays his first concerts in South Africa this December. He opens in Johannesburg on Friday 11 December 2026 and closes in Cape Town on Monday 14 December.
Jack White South Africa: Two Nights in December
The first night is at The Old Park Station, 140 Carr Street, in Newtown, Johannesburg. Gates open at 5 p.m., the concert starts at 7 p.m. and the event ends at 11 p.m.
Three days later he plays Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden in Cape Town. There, gates open at 6 p.m., the music starts at 7 p.m. and the night ends at 10 p.m.
BreakOut Events is promoting both dates. A presale ran through the Laylo platform on 8 September, and general sale opened on Webtickets the following morning.
Who Jack White Is
White first became known as one half of The White Stripes, the duo he formed with Meg White. Their stripped-back, blues-heavy sound helped redefine garage rock in the early 2000s.
He has since fronted The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather and built a solo career. The promoter describes him as a 12-time Grammy winner, musician, songwriter and producer.
Frozen Charlotte, his seventh solo studio album, came out in July 2026. The South African sets will mix those songs with material from across his bands and solo records.
Tickets and Prices in Rand
Webtickets is the only seller, and each city has a single ticket type with no seating or standing choice. Prices below use a rate of 16.30 rand to the US dollar on 27 September 2026.
Johannesburg starts at R1,695 (about US$104) before fees. Cape Town is listed from R1,295 (about US$79), though that first phase sold out quickly.
Hypertext reported on 10 September that the first two Cape Town phases had gone. The next phase then cost R1,495 (about US$92).
A booking fee of R35 (about US$2) applies to every ticket. Webtickets also offers WhatsApp delivery for R5 (about US$0.30) and refund insurance at 10 per cent of the price.
The Old Park Station in Johannesburg
The Old Park Station is a prefabricated iron station hall made in the Netherlands. It opened to passengers in 1897, when Johannesburg was a young gold-mining town.
The structure was taken down and rebuilt twice before reaching its home in Newtown, the city’s cultural district. Today it is hired out for concerts, film shoots and private events.
Johannesburg rules are strict: no own food or drink, cooler boxes, glass, camp chairs, umbrellas or gazebos. Bars and food vendors will operate on site.
Kirstenbosch in Cape Town
Kirstenbosch lies at the eastern foot of Table Mountain and was founded in 1913. It was the first botanical garden in the world set up to protect a country’s native plants.
The garden is best known for its Summer Sunset Concerts, usually held on Sunday evenings. This Monday night date sits outside that usual pattern.
Unlike Johannesburg, Kirstenbosch welcomes your own food and drink, so a picnic blanket is the local habit. The whole garden is a no-smoking venue, and guests must take their rubbish home.
Practical Tips for Foreign Visitors
Both venues are outdoors, and December is early summer in South Africa. Kirstenbosch states that the show goes on whatever the weather, so pack a light rain layer.
Children under five are not admitted in Johannesburg, and under-18s must come with a parent or guardian. Kirstenbosch tickets are sold on a no-refunds basis.
Johannesburg evenings are best handled with a pre-booked ride-hailing car or taxi. Webtickets also sells an official Park and Ride ticket for R285 (about US$17), starting from 3 p.m.
What Has Not Been Announced
No opening act has been named for either city, and both listings say support will follow. No detailed set times have been published beyond the 7 p.m. start.
Webtickets has not stated how many Cape Town price phases remain or what the final phase will cost. Neither venue capacity has been published for these concerts.
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FAQ
When and where does Jack White play in South Africa?
He plays The Old Park Station in Newtown, Johannesburg, on Friday 11 December 2026. He then plays Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden in Cape Town on Monday 14 December 2026.
How much do the tickets cost?
Webtickets lists Johannesburg from R1,695 (about US$104) and Cape Town from R1,295 (about US$79). Both exclude a R35 (about US$2) booking fee, and the Cape Town price has risen in phases.
What time do the concerts start?
Both concerts start at seven in the evening, local time. Gates open two hours earlier in Johannesburg and one hour earlier in Cape Town, with finishes at eleven and ten.
Has a support act been announced?
No. Both Webtickets listings say the opening act will be announced later, and no detailed set times have been published.
Sources
Webtickets: Jack White – Johannesburg, 11 December 2026 · Webtickets: Jack White – Cape Town, 14 December 2026 · Hypertext: Jack White in South Africa, ticket prices · Bizcommunity: Jack White to bring his first-ever live shows to SA · Jack White: Frozen Charlotte is out now · BusinessTech: The historic South African icon that was broken down and rebuilt twice · Wikipedia: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
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Sources: Webtickets (consulted 27 September 2026), Hypertext (10 September 2026), Bizcommunity (7 September 2026), jackwhiteiii.com (consulted 27 September 2026), BusinessTech (16 August 2026), Wikipedia (consulted 27 September 2026).
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