Calabash South Africa 2026 has arrived, with multi-Grammy Award-winning alt-rock icons Muse headlining the biggest stadium rock show of the year.
They are joined by global heavyweights A Day To Remember, Simple Plan and Nothing But Thieves, with local legends Prime Circle and Van Pletzen (JHB only) and Die Heuwels Fantasties (CPT only) completing an unmissable lineup.
This monumental gathering of international talent promises an unforgettable night, cementing Calabash South Africa’s status as the largest live music festival in the country.
7 Feb ’26 – FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
11 Feb ’26 – DHL Stadium, Cape Town
The Big Concerts Fan Club presale begins at 9 am on Friday, 12 December and runs until 08h59 on Saturday, 13 December.
Johannesburg: Click here for your presale access
Cape Town: Click here for your presale access
General tickets go on sale at 9 am on Saturday, 13 December 2025 exclusively from Ticketmaster.
Muse:
Multiple award winning British trio Muse will be headlining Calabash South Africa 2026. Armed with era-defining anthems like “Uprising,” “Starlight” and “Supermassive Black Hole” and renowned for their jaw-dropping visuals, musicianship and incredible sound, Muse’s headline performance promises to be nothing short of spectacular.
A Day To Remember:
A Day To Remember is one of the most powerful rock acts of the 21st century with platinum-certified releases, nearly 2 billion global streams, over three million albums sold and multiple #1 chart debuts. Armed with anthems like “All I Want”, “The Downfall of Us All,” and “All My Friends”, they bring relentless hardcore energy to every stage.
Simple Plan:
For more than two decades, Simple Plan has been one of rock’s most culturally and commercially successful bands with multi-platinum hits like “I’m Just A Kid,” “Welcome To My Life” and “Perfect,” over 10 million albums sold worldwide and more than a billion YouTube views.
Nothing But Thieves:
The past few years have been quite a ride for Southend five-piece Nothing But Thieves. Amassing over 1.6 million worldwide album sales, 2.1 billion worldwide streams and 310 million video views, they have built up a loyal and wide following for their impactful alt rock sound and achieved global success with multiple gold and platinum records around the world.
Calabash South Africa 2026 includes local favourites for these highly anticipated 2026 shows.
Prime Circle will deliver their chart topping rock anthems, while Van Pletzen brings their infectious feel-high energy and razor sharp wit to FNB Stadium on the 7th of February 2026.
The iconic Die Heuwels Fantasties will open the Calabash Stage at DHL Stadium on the 11th of February 2026. They will set the tone with their unmistakable sound, laying the foundation for an unforgettable night of world class live music.
To find out more about Calabash South Africa 2026, go to www.calabashsouthafrica.co.za
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