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Cape TownGrand Arena, GrandWest
UB40 feat. Ali Campbell
Tuesday: 8:00 PM Doors: 7:00 PM
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21H00: UB40 featuring Ali Campbell
Reggae royalty, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, is heading to South Africa in 2026! With Ali’s unmistakable vocals, and the band’s signature horn lines and laid-back groove, their sound continues to resonate with audiences across the world. Expect timeless hits like “Red Red Wine” and “Kingston Town,” brought to life with a live show guaranteed to have you singing every word.
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will be at Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town on 2 June 2026, Durban ICC, Durban on 4 June 2026, and SunBet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria on 6 & 7 June 2026.
Another Big Concerts Experience. In association with KFM 94.5, East Coast Radio, Hot 102.7 and M-Net
Tickets are on sale now from www.ticketmaster.co.za.
UB40 is a seminal reggae pop band from Birmingham, originally formed by a group of friends from diverse ethnic backgrounds. From the beginning, the band became known for its socially aware lyrics and laid-back reggae rhythms. With Campbell’s unmistakable voice leading the way, UB40 blended reggae, dub, and pop into a sound that helped bring the genre into the mainstream.
They achieved international fame in the 1980s with a string of hit singles. Their reggae covers of older pop and soul songs, including Neil Diamond’s “Red Red Wine” (a global chart-topper in both the UK and US), “I Got You Babe” (featuring Chrissie Hynde), and “(I Can’t Help) Falling in Love with You”, became worldwide anthems. Beyond covers, original albums like Signing Off (1980) and Labour of Love (1983) cemented the band’s reputation, tackling themes of unemployment, political struggle, and racial unity.