American alternative folk giants, The Lumineers, will light up South African stages when they bring their “The Automatic World Tour’ to South Africa in February 2026!

Since their breakout self-titled debut in 2012, The Lumineers have achieved remarkable milestones: 24 number-one hits, billions of streams, sold-out global arena tours, multi-platinum releases, and multiple GRAMMY nominations.

Catch The Lumineers live on 4 February at the Grand Arena, GrandWest in Cape Town, and on 7 February at SunBet Arena, Time Square in Pretoria.

The Big Concerts Fan Club pre-sale begins at 09h00 on Wednesday, 13 August and runs until 08h59 on Friday, 15 August. Existing Big Concerts Fan Club members need to keep an eye on their inbox for more information.

Tickets go on sale to the general public at 09h00 on Friday, 15 August from www.ticketmaster.co.za.

Founded in 2005 by Wesley Schultz (lead vocals, guitar) and Jeremiah Fraites (drums, percussion, piano), The Lumineers have risen to become one of the most successful and influential bands of their generation, blending alternative rock, Americana, and heartfelt storytelling. Over five studio albums, including their upcoming 2025 release AUTOMATIC, the band has achieved 24 #1 hits across multiple radio formats, earned over 6 billion streams, sold more than 1.5 million albums in the US, and built a Spotify following of 22 million monthly listeners with a social media reach of 6.5 million.

Their accolades include two GRAMMY® nominations, five Billboard Music Awards nods, an American Music Award nomination, and an iHeartRadio MMVA win for their #1 hit “Stubborn Love.” Known for their electrifying live performances, The Lumineers have sold out arenas, amphitheatres, and stadiums across the globe, headlined festivals like Bonnaroo, Glastonbury, and Fuji Rock, and sold over 1.1 million tickets during their 2022 BRIGHTSIDE World Tour.

Beyond music, The Lumineers are dedicated to driving social impact, championing environmental sustainability, and supporting causes such as human rights, youth mental health, music education, and hunger relief. Their pandemic-era Colorado Gives Back benefit raised critical funds for live music and service industry workers affected by COVID-19. With major festival appearances, an EU/UK tour, and a US tour including 8 stadiums. The Lumineers continue to captivate audiences while building a legacy of creativity, advocacy, and impact.

Important Note:

Fans are strongly advised against purchasing tickets from Viagogo and other secondary sites. These tickets are unlawfully resold by deceitful sellers for commercial purposes at multiple times the face value and are not legitimate tickets. Should you purchase these tickets, you will be denied entry into the venue, and you will not be entitled to a refund.