Grammy-winning South African star brings global tour home as fans prepare for major Mzansi performances.
Grammy Award-winning South African artist Tyla has announced her highly anticipated APOP World Tour, with Cape Town and Johannesburg included among the major stops on the global concert schedule. The singer continues her international rise following the release of her second studio album, APOP,
Tyla revealed that the tour will feature 34 performances across major cities around the world, including Paris, London, Stockholm, Berlin, Copenhagen, New York, and Las Vegas. The tour will officially begin on October 12 in Paris at Zenith, marking another major milestone in her growing global career,
Despite her international success, Tyla has ensured that South Africa remains part of the celebration. The superstar will conclude the African leg of the tour with performances in Lagos on December 22, before returning home for shows in Cape Town on January 4 and Johannesburg on January 9,
Presented locally by Showtime Management and Anything Goes, the South African shows will take place at Green Point Track in Cape Town and the Expo Centre in Nasrec, Johannesburg. The concerts are expected to attract thousands of fans eager to experience Tyla’s energetic performances on home soil,
Tyla announced the tour through a creative video filmed on the beaches of Portimão, Portugal. In the video, the singer opens a notebook and writes down the cities she will visit, featuring the colourful visual style associated with her APOP* era before revealing her South African dates,
The announcement has generated excitement among fans worldwide, especially in South Africa, where supporters have followed her journey from local success to international recognition. Tyla encouraged fans to sign up for early ticket access, with presale opportunities opening before general ticket sales,
The A*POP World Tour follows Tyla’s successful 2025 We Wanna Party Tour across Asia, which included sold-out performances in Japan and the United Arab Emirates, as well as a sold-out South African tour. The upcoming tour will be her first full headline tour across North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Africa,
Since announcing APOP*, Tyla has remained at the centre of global entertainment conversations. The album achieved major chart success, reaching number one in South Africa on its release day and surpassing Drake’s Iceman album on the local charts,
Songs from the album have also performed strongly, with Fairytale, a remake of the iconic Liquideep track, reaching the top of the charts. Fans around the world have praised the project, with many expressing excitement about seeing the songs performed live,
Tickets for Tyla’s Cape Town and Johannesburg concerts are expected to attract strong demand, with prices ranging from R895 for general admission to R1,695 for Golden Circle access. The tour further cements Tyla’s position as one of Africa’s biggest global music stars.
