Roxette

Big Concerts and Roxette are excited to announce that Roxette, led by frontman, songwriter, and founder Per Gessle and the iconic Roxette band, will ignite the stage once again alongside the immensely talented Swedish singer and megastar, Ms. Lena Philipsson. They will be coming to South Africa in February 2025.

Roxette is set to reignite the hearts of South African fans with unforgettable performances on the 26 February 2025 at the Grand Arena, GrandWest, and 28 February 2025 at the SunBet Arena, Time Square. Another Big Concerts Experience, in association with Smile FM and Powered by Hot 102.7 FM.

The Discovery Bank pre-sale begins at 09h00 on Wednesday, 8 May from www.ticketmaster.co.za and will run until 08h59 on Friday, 10 May.

Tickets go on sale to the general public at 09h00 on Friday 10 May 2024 exclusively from www.ticketmaster.co.za or via www.bigconcerts.co.za.

It’s almost five years ago since Roxette lost Marie Fredriksson to cancer. A devastating loss that left both family, friends and fans in grief.

Their legacy of songs has continued to thrive, being constantly streamed, played and enjoyed by old and new supporters around the world. 

2025 will see a live revival of this massive catalogue, all penned by Per Gessle, when he takes the Roxette band back on stage to do what he loves the most; perform his songs live in front of a dedicated audience. 

Per and the Roxette band will be joined on stage by Swedish singer and megastar Ms Lena Philipsson. 

Per says: “This is all about my Roxette songs, this huge bundle of music and lyrics I’ve been writing for well over three decades. I’m not starting a new duo. Marie will always be irreplaceable. However, I’m really lucky to have found an amazing voice and a brilliant performer in Lena Philipsson.

I co-wrote Lena’s first major hit back in 1986 and she’s one of the brightest shining stars Sweden has ever known. I’m extremely proud she wants to join me in my trek to keep the Roxette legacy alive.”

Lena says: “I’m both excited and thrilled about embarking on this tour. I really look forward to working with Per – he is a phenomenal songwriter and a neverending musical force.”

The Roxette band will consist of Christoffer Lundquist, Magnus Börjeson, Magnus “Norpan” Eriksson, Dea Norberg as well as original Roxette icons Clarence Öfwerman and Jonas Isacsson. Nine years since the last tour, “Roxette in Concert” will kick off in Cape Town, South Africa.