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J. Cole on his way to Johannesburg for FNB Stadium show

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Andrew Hallett
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Well isn't this a nice little surprise for a Monday evening?!

Big Concerts dropped some big news to start the week with the announcement that J. Cole would be performing in Johannesburg on 12 December 2026.

As part of his The Fall-Off Tour, the Germany-born American rapper will grace the FNB Stadium stage for his first performance in the region in a decade.

While ticket prices are yet to be revealed, the ticket sale dates have, with 18 February 2026 (that's this Wednesday) the day for Artist Pre-Sale and Mastercard Pre-Sale ticket purchases.

Big Concerts Fan Club members will be able to secure their tickets on Thursday, 19 February, while general sale tickets will be made available on Friday, 20 February, through Ticketmaster.

All ticket sales windows will open at 09h00 on their respective days.

J. Cole's The Fall-Off Tour

The Johannesburg show forms part of 41-year-old J. Cole's larger The Fall-Off Tour, where he will be performing in countries such as the USA, Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Australia, and New Zealand.

The Grammy winner's South African appearance will be the final stop on his tour, which runs from July to December 2026.

His full tour schedule can be seen in the video below:

J. Cole's Music

Whether you are unsure as to who J. Cole is or you are a die-hard fan, take a listen to the tracks that made him below:

Fun J. Cole Facts

  • J. Cole is a talented basketball player and even appeared on the cover of the NBA 2K23 video game.
  • He was born in Frankfurt, West Germany in 1985. His dad is an army veteran and was based in the European country at the time.
  • He is a two-time Grammy winner - Best Rap Song in 2020 and Best Melodic Rap Performance in 2024 with Lil Durk.
  • J. Cole has 11 BET Hip Hop Awards to his name, with his first coming for his mixtape, 'Friday Night Lights', in 2011.
  • He has released 7 studio albums, with his latest being 'The Fall-Off' in 2026.

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