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John Legend adds 2 more South African shows due to popular demand

American singer and songwriter John Legend is giving South African fans another opportunity to experience his live performances after announcing two additional dates for his highly anticipated The Muse Tour.

Also see: Grammy-winning star John Legend is heading to Mzansi

The award-winning musician confirmed the new dates following what organisers described as incredible demand for his upcoming South African shows.

The additional performances will take place on 21 February 2027 at SunBet Arena, Time Square, in Pretoria, and on 26 February 2027 at Grand Arena, GrandWest, in Cape Town.

The announcement means fans in both cities will have another chance to secure tickets and enjoy the singer’s music live.

2 Additional shows added to the tour

The newly announced dates will bring the total number of South African performances to five.

The updated schedule is as follows:

  • 20 February 2027: SunBet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria.
  • 21 February 2027: SunBet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria (new date).
  • 23 February 2027: Durban ICC, Durban.
  • 25 February 2027: Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town.
  • 26 February 2027: Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town (new date).

Also see: John Legend and Cynthia Erivo to star in apartheid-era film 

The additional shows give fans in Pretoria and Cape Town another opportunity to attend the concert without having to travel to another city.

Fans can expect some of his biggest hits

The Muse Tour will celebrate Legend’s musical journey, with audiences expected to enjoy songs from across his career, including popular favourites such as All of Me, Ordinary People and Tonight (Best You Ever Had).

Fans will also hear music from his latest album, Muse, which was released in October 2026. The project was co-written and produced by longtime collaborator Pharrell Williams, marking their first musical project together in more than two decades.

John is a 13-time Grammy Award winner and an EGOT recipient, having won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. His achievements and recognisable catalogue have established him as one of the most celebrated names in contemporary music.

Where to buy tickets

Tickets for the South African leg of The Muse Tour are available. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets through the authorised platforms and avoid unauthorised resale websites.

With two additional performances now confirmed, South African fans have even more opportunities to experience John Legend live in February 2027.

Featured image: Instagram/@johnlegend

Also see: ‘He loved it’: John Legend gives SA singer nod on TikTok

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