Andrea Bocelli

Andrea Bocelli, one of the finest classical artists of our generation, will be gracing the SunBet Arena, Time Square on the 12th and 13th of April 2025 before heading to the DHL Stadium, Cape Town on the 16th of April 2025, which will be the largest outdoor classical concert ever to be staged in Cape Town. Another Big Concerts Experience, in association with KFM 94.5, CapeTalk, 702, and supported by 947.

Special guests:

Prepare for an exceptional musical journey as Andrea Bocelli graces South Africa's stages, accompanied by a special guest artist, a soprano, a magnificent 60-piece choir, and a majestic 69-piece orchestra.

The Symphony Choir of Johannesburg and the Johannesburg Festival Orchestra will join Andrea Bocelli at the SunBet Arena, Time Square. In Cape Town, Andrea Bocelli will be joined by The Philharmonia Choir of Cape Town and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra. These collaborations promise to showcase the harmonious blend of Bocelli's iconic voice with the symphonic prowess of these esteemed local musicians.

More about Andrea Bocelli:

Recognized around the world as an icon of the greatest Italian vocal tradition, Andrea Bocelli has sold over 90 million records. He perfected his singing skills under the guidance of his mentor, Franco Corelli, and initially became widely famous for winning the Sanremo Music Festival in 1994. At the same time, he started his dazzling classical career, performing masterpieces from the opera repertoire on stage – conducted by Lorin Maazel, Seiji Ozawa and Zubin Mehta. The many recordings of the Tuscan tenor include Manon Lescaut conducted by Plácido Domingo, Turandot and Aida conducted by Zubin Mehta.

The maestro, who sees his concerts attended by huge crowds has broken every record in the industry. His countless accolades include a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which he was honored with in 2010. Throughout his career, Andrea Bocelli has received 6 Grammy Award nominations and 6 Latin Grammy Award nominations. He has performed for four Presidents of the United States of America, three Popes, the British Royal Family, many Prime Ministers and also at the ceremonies of the Olympic Games, the Universal Expo in Shanghai in 2010, at the Universal Expo in Milan in 2015 (together with the Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala) and at the inauguration of Expo Dubai on September 30, 2021, which was broadcast worldwide.