Major Concerts Hitting South Africa 2010/2011

Photo: Kings Of Leon by Brendon Weyers

When it comes to major artists touring South Africa... we've been left in the dark for a long time. Only over the past few years South Africa has become a major stop for artists to come play, for bands such as Metallica, Korn, Muse, The Offspring, Billy Talent, Celine Dion, Enrique Iglesias, Counting Crows and few more. But 2011 is going to be one of South Africa's biggest years when it comes to big concerts. The reason for this could be a few things but the most important reason would be the FIFA World Cup South Africa hosted back in June. The success of this worldwide known sporting event proved South Africa is capable of hosting major events. New stadiums were also built during preparation for the World Cup and these stadiums need to be filled. Solution = Big Concerts.

2010/2011 promises a very entertaining line-up with the following acts:

Public Enemy
3 December, 2010 - The Alex Theatre, Johannesburg
4 December, 2010 - The Alex Theatre, Johannesburg
6 December, 2010 - Travel To Cape Town/Press Conference
7 December, 2010 - The Assembly, Cape Town
8 December, 2010 - Atmosphere, Cape Town

The Beach Boys
5 December, 2010 - ICC or Beach Arena, Durban
6 & 7 December, 2010 - Grand Arena, Cape Town
10 & 11 December, 2010 - Sun City

Rammstein
9 February, 2011 - Grand West Arena, Cape Town
11 February, 2011 - Coca Cola Dome, Johannesburg

U2
13 February, 2011 - FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
18 February, 2011 - Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town

Neil Diamond
2 April, 2011 - FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
5 April, 2011 - Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban
8 April, 2011 - Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth
11 April, 2011 - Green Point Stadium, Cape Town

Roxette
11 May, 2011 - Grand West Arena, Cape Town
14 & 15 May, 2011 - Sun City

Kings Of Leon
26 October, 2011 - Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town
29 October, 2011 - FNB Stadium, Johannesburg

Coldplay
5 October, 2011 - Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town
8 October, 2011 - FNB Stadium, Johannesburg

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