Jill Scott Cancels 2026 South Africa Tour

Jill Scott has cancelled her planned South African concerts scheduled for November 2026. This has disappointed fans who had looked forward to seeing the American artist perform live in Pretoria and Cape Town.

Showtime Management, the company behind the South African shows, announced the cancellation on Monday, October 19. The promoter attributed the decision to “unforeseen circumstances” but did not provide further details.

Scott was scheduled to bring her To Whom This May Concern World Tour to South Africa as part of her international tour supporting her latest album. The concerts would have marked another visit to the country. 

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The first show was planned for November 7 at SunBet Arena, Time Square, in Pretoria. The second was scheduled for November 11 at Grand Arena, GrandWest, in Cape Town. 

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In an Instagram post, Showtime Management apologised to fans who had been looking forward to the concerts. The promoter also indicated that Scott and her team were considering the possibility of returning to South Africa at a later date.

“Jill and her team are actively exploring the possibility of returning to South Africa at a future date. South Africa has always held a special place in Jill’s heart, and she remains committed to returning and reconnecting with her South African fans as soon as possible.”

This leaves the door open for future performances, although organisers have yet to confirm whether it will be rescheduled. 

Fans who purchased tickets for either concert will receive a full refund automatically. According to the organisers, ticket holders do not need to submit a separate refund request. Refunds will be processed through the original payment method, and all updates will be sent via email. 

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Refunds could take between five and 10 business days to appear in customers’ accounts. Fans whose original payment details are not valid will be contacted with instructions on how to proceed.

Scott’s South African dates were announced in March as part of an extensive international tour covering the United States, Europe and the United Kingdom before its planned conclusion in South Africa.

The singer has performed in South Africa several times. Her previous appearances include a Johannesburg concert in 2013, a Durban performance in 2017 and her appearance at the DStv Delicious Festival in Johannesburg in 2024.

Following her 2024 performance, Scott thanked the Johannesburg crowd for its response to her music. She described hearing the audience sing along as “beautiful and overwhelmingly wonderful”

No new concert dates have been confirmed.