American singer, songwriter and pianist John Legend is heading back to South Africa in February 2027, with Durban officially included in his highly anticipated three-city tour.
The 13-time Grammy Award-winning musician will bring his The Muse Tour to the Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) on Tuesday, 23 February 2027, giving local fans an opportunity to experience his music live.
The Durban performance is scheduled to begin at 20:00 and forms part of a wider South African tour organised by Big Concerts.
Three South African Cities Confirmed
In addition to Durban, Legend will perform in two other major South African cities. His tour schedule is as follows:
- 20 February 2027: SunBet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria.
- 23 February 2027: Durban ICC, Durban.
- 25 February 2027: Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town.
Fans can expect a musical journey through his celebrated career, including popular hits such as All of Me, Ordinary People and Tonight (Best You Ever Had), alongside new material from his latest album, Muse.
New Album Muse Brings A Fresh Musical Chapter
The tour also celebrates Legend’s latest album, Muse, released in October 2026. The project was co-written and produced by longtime collaborator Pharrell Williams, marking their first major joint musical project in more than two decades of friendship.
The album explores different musical influences, including gospel, classic soul, doo-wop, Afrobeat and hip-hop, offering listeners a fresh sound while maintaining the soulful style that has made Legend internationally recognised.
The musician is also an EGOT winner, having received an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award throughout his career.
Ticket Sales And Important Dates
Tickets will be available exclusively through Ticketmaster South Africa, with several presale opportunities taking place before general sales open.
The confirmed ticket-sale schedule is:
- 11 November 2026 at 10:00: Mastercard presale opens.
- 12 November 2026 at 09:00: Big Concerts Fan Club presale begins.
- 13 November 2026 at 09:00: General ticket sales open.
The Mastercard presale closes on 13 November at 08:59, while the Big Concerts Fan Club presale also ends at that time.
Ticket prices have not yet been announced. Fans are encouraged to purchase through official ticketing channels and avoid unauthorised resale websites.
With Durban now confirmed as one of the tour destinations, music lovers can look forward to an unforgettable evening featuring one of the world’s most celebrated voices.
John Legend’s arrival is expected to generate excitement among South African fans, particularly those who have followed his music and remarkable career over the years.
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