Grammy winner Leon Bridges to perform in Joburg and Cape Town in November

Grammy-winning R&B artist Leon Bridges will be performing in Johannesburg and Cape Town in November. The smooth vocalist and songwriter, known for his timeless songwriting and modern take on classic R&B, will be presenting his Happiness Anytime Tour at Marks Park in Emmarentia, Johannesburg, on Saturday, November 28th, from 2pm to 9pm.

The Cape Town show will take place on Monday, November 30th at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, from 6pm to 10pm. Leon Bridges gained international recognition with his Grammy-winning debut album, Coming Home, which showcased his unique blend of vintage R&B influences and contemporary songwriting. Hits from the album such as River, Coming Home, Smooth Sailin’, and Better Man solidified his place as a standout voice in the genre.

His sound continued to evolve through subsequent albums including Good Thing, Gold-Diggers Sound, and Leon. Bridges' upcoming fifth studio album, Happiness Anytime, is set to be released on September 25th via Columbia Records. The 12-track album explores a warmer, groove-driven side of his sound, with the first four songs including Light The Way, Tears of Joy, Illusion, and Your Love Is Electric.

Bridges describes the project as music intended to bring lightness and movement, offering listeners an escape from everyday pressures. Tickets for both Johannesburg and Cape Town shows go on sale on Wednesday, September 24th, 2026, via Webtickets. Prices start at R995 for Johannesburg and R795 for Cape Town, excluding booking fees.