Global pop star Tyla is bringing her A*POP World Tour home in a bigger and more fan-friendly format after the Grammy winner’s sophomore album continued her international rise.
Key takeaways
- The Gauteng concerts have moved from Johannesburg’s Expo Centre at Nasrec to SunBet Arena in Pretoria.
- A second local performance has been added for Friday, 8 January 2027.
- The Gauteng shows will take place on Friday, 8 January, and Saturday, 9 January 2027.
- Ticketmaster is handling ticket transfers, seating changes and refund requests.
- A*POP opened with more than 593,000 first-day Spotify streams in South Africa.
Tyla expands her South African homecoming
Promoters have changed the Gauteng stop after supporters raised concerns online about seating arrangements and overall comfort at the original venue. The Johannesburg date at the Expo Centre in Nasrec will now be staged at Pretoria’s SunBet Arena.
Demand has also led to an additional concert. Tyla is scheduled to perform at the Pretoria arena on both 8 and 9 January 2027, following the tour’s opening night in Cape Town on 4 January 2027.
The venue upgrade reflects the strong response to A*POP. Released earlier this year, the 14-song record generated more than 593,000 Spotify plays in South Africa during its first day and occupied the entire Apple Music South Africa top 10.
The project is closely tied to Tyla’s South African roots, featuring collaborations with MaWhoo and Babalwa M. It also includes a popular new interpretation of Liquideep’s classic track Fairytale.
After the first tour announcement, fans highlighted the limited seated arrangements at Nasrec. Families and younger members of Tyla’s fanbase, known as “Tygers,” were among those seeking a more suitable concert setup.
The new location is the fully enclosed SunBet Arena at Time Square in Menlyn Maine, Pretoria. Its indoor setting offers protection from changing weather, advanced production facilities and organized seating sections designed to accommodate a wide range of ages.
Ticket changes and concert details
People who have already bought tickets, as well as those still hoping to attend, should take note of the updated arrangements.
- Ticket transfers: Existing bookings are being moved into the new SunBet Arena seating plan through Ticketmaster. This includes customers who originally bought tickets through Howler for the 9 January performance.
- Refunds: Anyone unable to attend on the revised dates or who does not want the new venue arrangement can apply for a complete refund through Ticketmaster.
- New ticket sales: Tickets for the added Friday, 8 January 2027 show are available, along with the remaining tickets for Saturday, 9 January 2027.
With two nights planned at one of South Africa’s leading indoor arenas, Tyla’s return is shaping up to be a major live-music event in 2027.
Tygers will be able to hear songs including She Did It Again, which features Zara Larsson, as well as the rapidly gaining fan favourite That Girl. The latter has already fuelled viral choreography across TikTok.
