R3k for seats? SA fans in uproar over Miguel concert prices
· The South African
South Africans have reacted to the price of concert tickets to see American artist Miguel, who announced his South African tour 20 August.
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MIGUEL ANNOUNCES SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR
Grammy-winning R&B singer Miguel announced his South African tour on 20 August. He is set to perform in South Africa for the first time in May 2027. The price of concert ticket prices range from R950 for restricted-view seats to nearly R3000 for premium spots. Miguel will be visiting Cape Town, North West and Pretoria. Take a look at the dates and venues below…
- 21 May 2027 – Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town
- 22 May 2027 – Sun City Superbowl, North West
- 23 May 2027 – SunBet Arena, Pretoria
BREAKDOWN OF TICKET PRICES
SectionCost per seatBlock A (front rows)R2,950Block A (mid rows)R2,790Block AA (rows AA–WW)R2,490Blocks B/E/HR2,390Blocks BC/DE/EF/GHR1,990Blocks C/D/F/GR1,890Block MR1,690Blocks L/NR1,490Block K/PR1,390Restricted view (K left/P right)R1,190Vertex Events described the tour as part of their mission to deliver “world-class shows” to South African audiences. Executive Director Thato Segoale emphasized that bringing Miguel for three performances was about “growing bigger and better” in the live events space.
FANS REACT TO PRICE OF MIGUEL TICKETS
Fans are shocked over the price of tickets to see the Sure Thing hitmaker.
“Wa nyela. 950 to hear Adorn?!,” wrote @iceman_0007.
“South Africa has become a retirement plan for washed up American artists,” wrote @sipho28825.
However, others were still willing to save and go.
“I am dropping that 3k for Miguel shame I’ll save nicely,” wrote @omomoratele_.
Many also cited Miguel’s reputation as a strong live performer and the chance to hear hits such as Adorn and Sure Thing live.
“I feel like he’s a great performer. I need to see him,” wrote @nehshuga.