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Reggae royalty returns — UB40 featuring Ali Campbell come to Gauteng in 2026

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Reggae royalty returns — UB40 featuring Ali Campbell come to Gauteng in 2026

Reggae royalty returns — UB40 featuring Ali Campbell come to Gauteng in 2026


Gauteng, get ready to turn up the good vibes — because UB40 featuring Ali Campbell is coming to Pretoria’s SunBet Arena, Time Square on Saturday, 6 June 2026, and HOT 102.7FM is proud to be part of this incredible Big Concerts experience! 🎶

With Ali’s unmistakable voice and the band’s signature horn lines, reggae grooves, and timeless hits, this is one show you don’t want to miss. Expect to sing along to classics like “Red Red Wine,” “Kingston Town,” “Cherry Oh Baby,” and “(I Can’t Help) Falling in Love with You” as reggae royalty takes the stage in one unforgettable night of nostalgia, love, and rhythm.

The original voice. The timeless sound.

When Ali Campbell first founded UB40 back in 1978, he couldn’t have imagined the global journey ahead — selling over 100 million records and bringing reggae from Birmingham to the world. His unique voice became the soundtrack to countless good times, and now, South Africa gets to experience that magic all over again.

Promotional poster for a UB40 concert featuring Ali Campbell, scheduled for 6 June 2026 at SunBet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria. The vibrant background echoes the energy of legendary acts like Bryan Adams, with red-lit silhouettes and band members on stage.

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell continues to tour the globe to sold-out audiences, celebrating the songs that have defined generations. Whether you’ve been a fan since the ’80s or just love the sound of feel-good reggae, you’ll be swaying and singing from the first note to the last encore.

Tickets and pre-sales

🎟️ Tickets for the Pretoria concert go on sale Friday, 7 November at 09h00 via ticketmaster.co.za and bigconcerts.co.za.

The rest of the South African tour

If you can’t catch the Pretoria show, don’t worry — the good vibes are spreading across the country! UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will also perform at:

  • 2 June 2026 – Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town

  • 4 June 2026 – Durban ICC, Durban

A Big Concerts Experience

Brought to you by Big Concerts, in association with HOT 102.7FM, this is your chance to celebrate decades of reggae rhythm, unity, and sunshine.

Don’t miss your moment to sing along to the songs that defined a generation — because when UB40 featuring Ali Campbell takes the stage in Pretoria, everything’s gonna be alright. 🌴