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Dave is on his way to Cape Town, folks!
David Orobosa Michael Omoregie, better known to the masses as Dave or Santan Dave, will be bringing his unique style to the GrandArena at GrandWest on 6 October 2026.
The show forms part of his The Boy Who Played the Harp World Tour.
How to buy Dave tickets
Three ticket windows have been announced, with the first opening on Wednesday, 25 March to Mastercard holders. On Thursday, 26 March, the Big Concerts Fan Club Presale kicks off, before the General Sale opens to the public on Friday, 27 March.
All of the ticket sale windows open at 9am on their respective days.
Who is Dave?
What?! You don't know Dave?
Born in Brixton in South London, Dave is a rapper who is unapologetic with his lyrics, often tackling social issues and the problems faced by the people of today.
In 2016, Dave hit the mainstream with his track, 'Thiago Silva' (dedicated to the Brazilian footballer of AC Milan, PSG, and Chelsea fame), which he created alongside fellow British artist AJ Tracey. The song received major acclaim, with Complex magazine placing it among "Grime's Most Impactful Songs of the 2010s".
Three studio albums have followed, with 'Psychodrama' (2019), 'We're All Alone in This Together' (2021), and 'The Boy Who Played the Harp' (2025) all bolstering his standing as one of the modern era of music's most impactful artists.
The impact of 'Psychodrama' earned him the Album of the Year title at the 2020 Brit Awards - a big deal given that this was his first full-length album.
Dave has also released three EPs over the years, with Six Paths (2016), Game Over (2017), and Split Decision (2023) providing a different side to the man known for his ability to hit the right cultural notes, both in his homeland and abroad.
The songs that made Dave
'Thiago Silva'
'Raindance' featuring Tems
'Sprinter' with Central Cee
'Location' featuring Burna Boy
'Starlight'
Is Dave performing elsewhere in South Africa?
For those who are keen to see more of Dave outside of Cape Town, he is also scheduled to hit the stage at the SunBet Arena, Time Square in Pretoria on Saturday, 3 October 2026.
In other music news, Tom Holland's Ndlovu Youth Choir shout-out goes viral!
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