Tyla South Africa 2027: Cape Town on 4 January, Johannesburg on 9 January
Key Facts
- Date and venue. Tyla plays Green Point Track, Cape Town, on Monday 4 January 2027 and Nasrec, Johannesburg, on Saturday 9 January. Howler lists both nights from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. local time.
- Who she is. Tyla is a Johannesburg-born singer and two-time Grammy winner. Her 2023 hit “Water” won the first Grammy for Best African Music Performance, and the tour promotes her second album, A*POP.
- Why it matters. The A*POP World Tour opens in Paris on 12 October 2026 and closes with these two homecoming nights. They are her only South African dates on the tour.
- Tickets. Howler sells both nights, with prices from R895 (about US$55) to R1,695 (about US$104). An artist presale opened on 29 July 2026 and general sale on 31 July.
- What to know. Entry is for ages 6 and over, and children may not attend alone. The Golden Circle standing area admits only ticket holders aged 12 or older and at least 1.2 metres tall.
Tyla South Africa 2027 brings two homecoming nights, in Cape Town on Monday 4 January and Johannesburg on Saturday 9 January. Tickets start at about US$55.
Tyla, the Grammy-winning singer from Johannesburg, returns to South Africa in January 2027 for two shows that close her A*POP World Tour. Howler, the ticket seller, lists Cape Town on 4 January and Johannesburg on 9 January.
Tyla South Africa 2027: Two Nights, Two Cities
Cape Town comes first, on Monday 4 January 2027 at Green Point Track, 11 Fritz Sonnenberg Road in Green Point. Johannesburg follows five days later, on Saturday 9 January, at the Expo Centre in Nasrec.
Howler lists both nights from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. South African Standard Time, two hours ahead of GMT. The shows are presented locally by the promoters Anything Goes and Showtime.
Who Tyla Is and Why These Shows Matter
Tyla was born in Johannesburg and broke through worldwide with “Water” in 2023. The song won the first Grammy for Best African Music Performance, and Howler now bills her as a two-time Grammy winner.
Her second album, A*POP, is the reason for the tour. The ticket pages frame January as a homecoming, opening with a simple line: “She’s coming home.”
The tour opens at the Zénith in Paris on 12 October 2026 and crosses Europe and North America first. Its last American dates fall in Los Angeles on 16 December and Las Vegas on 19 December.
South African coverage describes the two local nights as the finale of the whole run. For fans at home, that means the full production arrives after three months on the road.
Tickets and Prices in Rand and Dollars
Howler, a South African ticketing platform, sells both dates, with prices starting at R895 (about US$55). The top price is R1,695 (about US$104), for the Golden Circle.
Dollar figures use 16.32 rand to the US dollar, the rate on 28 September 2026. Howler lists two tiers for each night: General Standing at R895 (about US$55) and Golden Circle at R1,695 (about US$104).
An artist presale opened on 29 July 2026 through Laylo, and general sale followed on 31 July. Buyers pay in rand, so a foreign card is charged at the issuing bank’s own exchange rate and fees.
The Venues: Green Point and Nasrec
Green Point Track sits in the Green Point precinct on Cape Town’s Atlantic side. It lies beside Cape Town Stadium, which was built for the 2010 World Cup.
The Expo Centre at Nasrec, at Nasrec and Rand Show roads, is a large exhibition ground south-west of central Johannesburg. It stands next to FNB Stadium, the country’s biggest football ground.
No capacity has been published for either concert. Howler sells only two standing categories, Golden Circle and General Standing, and lists no seated tickets.
Practical Tips for Foreigners
Entry is for ages 6 and over, and no child may attend alone. The Golden Circle admits only those aged 12 or older and at least 1.2 metres tall.
The Cape Town show falls on a Monday, so check work plans and the trip home before buying. Neither promoter had published a transport or parking plan by 28 September.
January is high summer in South Africa, with long, light evenings on the coast. Johannesburg summers often bring late-afternoon thunderstorms, so a light rain layer makes sense for Nasrec.
Ride-hailing apps work in both cities and are the simplest way home after an 11 p.m. finish. Agree on a pickup point in advance, because roads near large events fill quickly.
What Has Not Been Announced
No support act has been named for either night, and Howler’s line-up lists Tyla alone. Separate doors times have not been published, only the 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. window.
Set times and capacities are also still missing. Anyone planning a trip around Tyla South Africa 2027 should check the Howler pages again closer to January.
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FAQ
When and where does Tyla play in South Africa?
Tyla plays Green Point Track in Cape Town on Monday 4 January 2027. She then plays the Expo Centre at Nasrec, Johannesburg, on Saturday 9 January 2027, with both nights listed from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
How much do tickets cost?
Prices run from R895 (about US$55) to R1,695 (about US$104), converted at 16.32 rand to the US dollar. Tickets for both nights are sold through Howler.
Can children attend the concerts?
Yes, from the age of 6, but no minors may attend unaccompanied. The Golden Circle standing area is limited to ticket holders aged 12 or older and at least 1.2 metres tall.
Has a support act been announced?
No support act had been named by 28 September 2026. Howler’s line-up lists Tyla alone, and no separate doors time has been published.
Sources
Howler: Tyla A*POP World Tour Cape Town, 4 January 2027, Green Point Track · Howler: Tyla A*POP World Tour Johannesburg, 9 January 2027, Nasrec Expo Centre · The FADER: Tyla’s The A*POP World Tour, dates, venues and how to buy tickets · What’s On in Cape Town: Tyla brings The A*POP World Tour to Cape Town in January 2027 · Explain: Tyla’s A*POP tour ends with Cape Town and Joburg shows
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Sources: Howler (consulted 28 September 2026), The FADER (27 July 2026, consulted 28 September 2026), What’s On in Cape Town (consulted 28 September 2026), Explain (30 July 2026, consulted 28 September 2026).
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