Sting has added two additional dates to his My Songs world tour – one in Cape Town and one in Pretoria. Here is everything you need to know about dates, venues and how to buy tickets in South Africa.
Sting South Africa tour: Where and when will the concert take place?
On Monday, 29 August 2022, Sting took to his Instagram to announce his tour in South Africa
“And the ‘My Songs’ global caravan continues!” he wrote.
Sting will be performing in South Africa for two nights, respectively. Here are the confirmed dates and times:
- Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town – 1 February 2023
- SunBet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria – 4 February 2023
How to buy tickets to Sting’s concert
Tickets go on sale on Friday, 2 September 2022, at 09:00 from Ticketmaster.
However, Discovery Bank holders are able to purchase their tickets beforehand on Wednesday, 31 August 2022. Prices for the Cape Town concert start from R800, and for Pretoria is from R745.
Fans took to social media to express their excitement as soon as the concert was announced. Here’s how fans reacted to Stings South Africa tour announcement:
He spent the years 1977 to 1984 as the singer, songwriter, and bassist for the rock group The Police before going solo.
In his early years as a musician, Sting frequently relocated. Before deciding to start a solo career in 1985, he also spent a year with Band-Aid in 1984, a year with Strontium 90 in 1977, and three years with Last Exit in 1974–1977.
The 17-time Grammy Award winner will play music from both his solo career and his time with The Police. On tour, Sting will be accompanied by an electric, rock ensemble and special guest, Joe Sumner.