By The Rio Times | Created at 2026-09-27 11:21:54 | Updated at 2026-09-27 12:18:13
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Music: South Africa
Key Facts
- Dates and venues. Wednesday 28 October 2026 at the Grand Arena, GrandWest, in Cape Town. Then Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October at the SunBet Arena, Time Square, in Pretoria, each listed for 18:00.
- Who is playing. The American singer Brian McKnight heads the bill with the vocal groups All-4-One and SWV. All three built their names on 1990s R&B ballads such as Back at One, I Swear and Weak.
- Why it matters. It is the first edition of the Ultimate R&B Experience Tour, a new series from the South African promoter Remoakantse Holdings. The company marks 14 years in 2026 and says it aims to stage 14 concerts this year.
- Tickets. Webtickets sells the shows, and Cape Town, priced R950 to R1,650 (about US$58 to US$101), is sold out. Pretoria runs from R950 to R2,950 (about US$58 to US$181), and open Friday seats start at R1,350 (about US$83).
- What to know. The SunBet Arena is cashless, and secured parking costs R20 (about US$1). Sun International says tickets bought on Viagogo or other resale sites will not get in.
Brian McKnight South Africa dates fall on 28 October in Cape Town and 30–31 October in Pretoria, with All-4-One and SWV.
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Three American R&B acts from the 1990s play three arena nights in South Africa at the end of October 2026. Brian McKnight, All-4-One and SWV open in Cape Town and finish with two nights in Pretoria.
Brian McKnight South Africa: Three Nights in Two Cities
The Ultimate R&B Experience Tour opens on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at the Grand Arena, GrandWest, in Cape Town. The show then moves north for Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October at the SunBet Arena, Time Square, in Pretoria.
Webtickets, the seller for all three nights, lists an 18:00 start in each city. Thursday 29 October carries no show, which leaves a day for the move between the two cities.
The promoter is Remoakantse Holdings, which has staged soul and R&B concerts in South Africa for more than a decade. Its managing director, Thabiso Mogashwa, called the tour a new addition to the company’s calendar.
Who Is on the Bill
Brian McKnight is an American singer, songwriter and producer best known for romantic ballads. The promoter credits him with 17 Grammy nominations and hits such as Back at One, One Last Cry and Anytime.
All-4-One is a Grammy-winning vocal group best known for the ballad I Swear. The promoter says it has sold over 20 million records, and lists I Can Love You Like That among its hits.
SWV, short for Sisters With Voices, is the trio behind Weak, Right Here and I’m So Into You. The promoter describes the group as a BET award winner and a multiple Grammy nominee.
Tickets and Prices in Pretoria
All prices below are converted at R16.30 to the US dollar, the rate on 27 September 2026. Webtickets gives a range of R950 to R2,950 (about US$58 to US$181) for both Pretoria nights.
For Friday 30 October the seller lists seven price levels by seating block. Block A costs R2,950 (about US$181), Block AA R2,550 (about US$156), and Blocks B, E and H R1,950 (about US$120).
The long run of side blocks from BC to GH costs R1,850 (about US$113). Blocks M and N cost R1,550 (about US$95), and Blocks K, L and P R1,350 (about US$83).
On the Friday, the two restricted-view blocks at R950 (about US$58) were marked sold out on 27 September. So were the front and middle sections of Block A and all of Block GH.
Cape Town Is Already Sold Out
The Cape Town night carried a “sold out” banner on Webtickets on 27 September 2026. Its prices had run from R950 to R1,650 (about US$58 to US$101), below the Pretoria top tier.
Anyone still hoping for Cape Town should watch the official seller rather than resale sites. The promoter has not said whether any seats will be released later.
The Venues and Getting There
The SunBet Arena sits inside the Time Square casino and hotel complex at 209 Aramist Avenue, Waterkloof Glen, in eastern Pretoria. Sun International, which runs the complex, offers secured parking for R20 (about US$1).
The Grand Arena is part of GrandWest at 1 Jakes Gerwel Drive, Acacia Park, in Cape Town’s northern suburbs. Both venues are easiest to reach by car or ride-hailing app, especially after a late finish.
Pretoria in late October is usually warm, and the city’s jacarandas are often still in flower. Visitors staying in Johannesburg should allow for evening traffic on the highways north to Pretoria.
Practical Tips for Foreign Visitors
The SunBet Arena is a cashless venue, so a bank card or phone payment is needed for drinks and food inside. Weapons, cooler boxes and outside food are not allowed.
Webtickets accepts major credit cards as well as Masterpass, Ozow and SnapScan. It also takes payment at Pick n Pay and Boxer stores, an option for visitors who would rather not pay online.
Sun International warns that tickets bought on Viagogo or other secondary sellers are treated as fraudulent. Holders of such tickets will be refused entry and will not receive a refund.
What Has Not Been Announced
Webtickets gives an 18:00 time but no separate doors time, running order or finish time. No local support act had been named on 27 September 2026.
SWV now plays all three nights, as a Webtickets note says Saturday 31 October now includes the group. The Sun International venue page still lists SWV for 30 October only.
The listing does not say whether a booking fee is added to the ticket price at checkout. Buyers should confirm the final amount before paying.
FAQ
When and where does Brian McKnight play in South Africa?
He plays the Grand Arena, GrandWest, in Cape Town on Wednesday 28 October 2026. He then plays the SunBet Arena, Time Square, in Pretoria on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October, with an 18:00 start listed for each night.
How much do tickets cost?
Pretoria tickets run from R950 to R2,950 (about US$58 to US$181) on Webtickets. The cheapest Friday seats still open on 27 September cost R1,350 (about US$83), and the Cape Town night is sold out.
Is SWV playing every night?
Yes, according to Webtickets, the official seller, whose Pretoria page says Saturday 31 October now includes SWV. The Sun International venue page still lists the group for 30 October only, so it has not caught up.
Can I pay cash at the SunBet Arena?
No, the SunBet Arena is a cashless venue, so bring a bank card or phone payment. Parking in the secured area costs R20 (about US$1).
Sources: Webtickets (consulted 27 September 2026), Sun International (consulted 27 September 2026), ZAlebs (27 May 2026), The Vibe (4 June 2026).
