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What to Expect at FAME Week Africa 2026

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12 October 2026

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Cape Town will host FAME Week Africa 2026 from 28 October to 1 November, bringing together professionals from film, television, music, fashion and entertainment. The main market and conference programme will run from 28 to 30 October at the Cape Town International Convention Centre 2 (CTICC 2), with associated events continuing into the weekend.

The programme combines industry discussions with fashion presentations, music events and film screenings, connecting South African creatives with professionals working across the continent’s entertainment industries.

Film and Television at MIP Africa

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MIP Africa brings together professionals involved in film production, television, content distribution and co-production. Its focus includes the business of developing, financing and selling screen content.

The 2026 programme includes discussions on financing, intellectual property, distribution, storytelling and artificial intelligence. Micro-drama storytelling is also among the subjects being explored.

Producers developing new projects can use the event to explore potential partnerships and distribution opportunities. Those interested in pitching projects should check the official programme for submission requirements and eligibility details.

African Fashion at Tastes + Threads

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Fashion will feature through the African Fashion Forum and Tastes + Threads, scheduled for 28 October. The runway presentation, Threads of Africa: From the Streets to the World, is divided into two chapters.

Urban Pulse focuses on contemporary streetwear, with S.W.A.N.K. Jozi, Emotives x THETHANA and House of Xandria among the participating labels.

Africa Elevated highlights couture, craftsmanship and luxury ready-to-wear, featuring Neimil, GUGUBYGUGU, Viviers and Jacques La Grange Couture.

The presentation brings together designers working across different areas of African fashion, from streetwear to luxury design.

Muziki Africa and the Music Business

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Muziki Africa takes place on 28 October, bringing together professionals from across the music industry. Topics include music rights, licensing, publishing, marketing and technology.

The Muziki Africa Sync Hub connects music rights holders with film and television producers seeking music for screen projects. These meetings can create opportunities for original compositions and existing recordings to be licensed for productions.

The wider programme also includes the Pretty Loud Summit on 29 and 30 October, while Music Exchange is scheduled for 31 October.

FAME Shorts Film Festival

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The FAME Shorts Film Festival is scheduled for 30 October to 1 November. Its screenings form part of the wider programme, alongside professional discussions about film production and distribution.

The festival gives filmmakers a platform to present short films and allows audiences to discover work from African and international creators. Visitors should confirm the screening venue, film selection and ticket information before attending.

AI and the Creative Economy

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Artificial intelligence, intellectual property and content distribution are among the issues relevant to the conference programme. These subjects affect how creative projects are produced, financed, protected and distributed.

For filmmakers, musicians and digital creators, understanding ownership rights and emerging technologies is increasingly important. Attendees can consult the session schedule to identify discussions relevant to their work.

Industry Meetings and International Connections

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FAME Week Africa connects creative businesses with buyers, broadcasters, distributors, commissioning editors and potential partners. Producers can explore distribution and co-production opportunities, while music professionals can investigate licensing and connections with screen producers.

Fashion professionals can also engage with people working in costume design and visual storytelling. The programme allows visitors to focus on meetings and events relevant to their interests.

Dates, Venue and Tickets

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FAME Week Africa 2026 runs from 28 October to 1 November in Cape Town.

Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre 2.

MIP Africa: 28–30 October.

Muziki Africa: 28 October.

Tastes + Threads: 28 October.

Pretty Loud Summit: 29–30 October.

FAME Shorts Film Festival: 30 October–1 November.

Music Exchange: 31 October.

Ticket prices and access vary by pass, so visitors should confirm current costs and inclusions before registering.

With film, television, fashion and music represented across its programme, FAME Week Africa 2026 brings several parts of the creative industries together in Cape Town.

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October 2026 Gig Guide: The Shows, Concerts and Festivals on Our Radar

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1 October 2026

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October 2026 is bringing a live entertainment calendar to South Africa. There are international stars, major festivals and theatre productions that will rake over venues across Gauteng and take Western Cape. These are some of the shows, concerts and festivals on the radar this month.

Dave: The Boy Who Played the Harp Tour

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UK rapper Dave kicks off October with two South African dates. He performs at SunBet Arena in Pretoria on 3 October before heading to Grand Arena, GrandWest in Cape Town on 6 October. The shows are part of his The Boy Who Played the Harp Tour.

Spring Fiesta 2026

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Spring Fiesta returns to Wild Waters in Boksburg on 3 October for a full day of dance music. The festival will feature stages covering house, deep house, hip-hop and electronic music. The line-up includes Atjazz, Jullian Gomes, Dwson, Kid Fonque, KUDbEU, Aquatone and Vinny Da Vinci with DJ Christos amongst others.

In The City JHB: Isaiah Rashad

Isaiah Rashad brings In The City JHB to Montecasino Outdoor Events Arena on 4 October. The American rapper will be joined by UK R&B singer Sinead Harnett and rum.gold.

Mamma Mia! The Musical

Fans of musical theatre can catch Mamma Mia! at Artscape in Cape Town until 11 October. The production stars Amra-Faye Wright as Donna Sheridan, with Samantha Peo as Tanya, Lindy Abromowitz as Rosie and Leah Mari as Sophie. Directed by Janice Honeyman, the South African production features songs from ABBA.

Back to the City Festival

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Johannesburg’s Back to the City Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary on 10 October at Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown. It features international acts including Ab-Soul, Slum Village and Blu & Exile. Cassper Nyovest, Emtee, Blxckie, Stogie T, Reason, Tuks, Touchline and Trompies among the South African acts on the lineup. Guests will also be treated to street art, fashion, skateboarding, gaming and DJ battles.

Ne-Yo

Ne-Yo returns to South Africa for two October shows. The singer performs at Grand Arena, GrandWest in Cape Town on 17 October and SunBet Arena in Pretoria on 18 October. Songs to expect include “So Sick”, “Miss Independent”, “Closer” and “Because of You”.

Zonke: The Evergreen Series

Zonke brings The Evergreen Series to Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on 24 October. The South African Afro-soul singer will perform with a 30-piece live band, revisiting songs from across her career.

Ultimate R&B Experience Tour

Cape Town gets another major R&B date on 28 October when Brian McKnight, All-4-One and SWV perform at Grand Arena, GrandWest. The concert will bring together R&B hits from the 1990s and early 2000.

Brian McKnight and All-4-One are scheduled to perform at SunBet Arena in Pretoria on 30 and 31 October.

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Tyla Adds Second Pretoria Date to A*POP World Tour

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1 October 2026

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Tyla has added a second Pretoria date to her A*POP World Tour. The singer will now perform at SunBet Arena in Pretoria on January 8 and 9, 2027, giving Gauteng fans two chances to see her live.

The newly added concert will take place on Friday, January 8, while the previously announced January 9 show will also go ahead at SunBet Arena. The additional date comes as interest in Tyla’s tour continues to grow.

Organisers later announced a venue change to SunBet Arena in Pretoria. Showtime Management and Anything Goes said the move was made after considering possible Highveld thunderstorms, the overall audience experience and requests from fans for a seated concert option.

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SunBet Arena provides an indoor setting with different seating and standing areas. The venue change also means both Gauteng performances will take place in Pretoria.

Fans who already purchased tickets for the January 9 show do not need to buy new tickets. Existing tickets remain valid following the move to SunBet Arena, with ticket holders receiving replacement tickets in the same category. Organisers have also provided information about refunds for fans affected by the change

Tickets for the two Pretoria dates are being sold through Ticketmaster, with prices starting at R895 before service fees. Different ticket categories are available. They include general access, Golden Circle and seated options.

The Pretoria concerts are part of Tyla’s wider return to South Africa for the A*POP World Tour. She is scheduled to perform at Green Point Track in Cape Town on January 4, 2027.

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The A*POP World Tour begins in Europe before moving through the United Kingdom, North America and Africa.

Tyla’s return to South Africa follows her previous major local performances, including her sold-out SunBet Arena concert in 2025. The upcoming shows will give local fans an opportunity to see her perform songs from the A*POP era.

With the second Pretoria date now confirmed, Tyla’s South African schedule includes three concerts in January 2027, with one performance in Cape Town and two in Pretoria.

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Tyla’s A*POP Tour Johannesburg Show Moves to SunBet Arena

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25 September 2026

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Tyla’s A*POP World Tour show scheduled for Johannesburg has moved to a new venue. The concert, originally set for the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec on Saturday, 9 January 2027, will now take place at SunBet Arena at Time Square in Pretoria.

The date remains unchanged, but the venue change brings different ticket arrangements, including seated options.

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Tickets bought through Howler will be transferred to Ticketmaster South Africa, and existing ticket holders will not need to purchase new tickets. Golden Circle tickets will be converted to Front-Zone Standing tickets, while General Admission tickets will remain valid. Replacement digital tickets will be sent to existing buyers through Ticketmaster.

Fans who would prefer a seated ticket can request a transfer to an equivalent-priced seated category, subject to availability. Requests must be submitted to Ticketmaster by 3pm on Monday, 28 September 2026.

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The A*POP World Tour begins in Paris on 12 October 2026 before travelling through Europe, the UK, North America and Africa. The tour includes dates in London, Glasgow, Manchester, Berlin, Stockholm, Los Angeles and Las Vegas before reaching Africa.

The African leg includes Lagos on 22 December, Cape Town on 4 January 2027 and Johannesburg on 9 January. With the venue change, the Johannesburg show will now take place at SunBet Arena and will be the final date on the tour.

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The South African dates mark Tyla’s return to the country where she began her career. Born and raised in Johannesburg, she first gained attention with songs including “Getting Late” before “Water” became her international breakthrough. The song earned her the Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance.

Her second album, APOP*, was released in July. The 14-track project includes songs such as “Chanel”, “Is It”, “She Did It Again” and “Is It Love”.

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The Johannesburg concert follows Tyla’s 2025 We Wanna Party Tour, which included dates in South Africa and Asia.

The Cape Town show on 4 January will remain at Green Point Track and is not affected by the Johannesburg venue change.

For existing Johannesburg ticket holders, the concert date remains 9 January 2027, but the venue and some ticket arrangements have changed. Those attending the show should look out for their replacement digital tickets from Ticketmaster and check the updated venue information before the concert.