Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and performer Leon Bridges is set to bring his unmistakable R&B sound to South Africa, with two exclusive performances in Johannesburg and Cape Town this November.
Tickets go on sale 9AM Wednesday 24th September 2026 from Webtickets.
One of the most distinctive voices in modern R&B, Bridges has built an international career around his timeless songwriting, effortless vocals and a sound that draws from the golden era of R&B while remaining firmly rooted in the present.
The Texas-born artist will perform at Marks Park, Emmarentia in Johannesburg on Saturday 28 November, followed by Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden in Cape Town on Monday, 30 November, giving South African audiences the opportunity to experience his acclaimed live show, presented by BreakOut Events.
From his breakthrough debut Coming Home to albums including Good Thing, Gold-Diggers Sound and Leon, Bridges has continually evolved while retaining the R&B sensibility that first captured the world’s attention.
His upcoming fifth studio album, Happiness Anytime, is set for release on 25 September 2026, marking the next chapter in a career that has seen Bridges collaborate with artists across genres while earning widespread critical acclaim.
“I’ve wanted to play South Africa for a long time, and I’m really excited to finally make it there, especially with this album, for these two special shows. I can’t wait to share the music with everyone“, says Bridges
Leon Bridge Presents: The Happiness Anytime Tour – Johannesburg
Date: Saturday, 28 November 2026
Venue: Marks Park, Emmarentia
Time: 14:00 – 21:00
Address: 46 Orange Road, Emmarentia, Randburg, 2195
GPS: -26.163471, 28.005888
Support Acts: BCUC, Wandile Mbambeni, and more to be announced
Tickets from webtickets: From R795(excluding booking fees)
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1096761302897042
Leon Bridge Presents: The Happiness Anytime Tour – Cape Town
Date: Monday, 30 November 2026
Venue: Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden
Time: 18:00 – 22:00
Address: Rhodes Drive, Newlands, Cape Town, 7735
GPS: -33.987562, 18.433016
Support Act: Msaki
Tickets from webtickets: From R995 (excluding booking fees)
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1772224637422334/
THE MODERN VOICE OF R&B
Leon Bridges emerged onto the international music scene with a sound that immediately felt both familiar and entirely his own.
His debut album, Coming Home, introduced audiences to a young artist whose music drew inspiration from the rich history of R&B, while his distinctive voice and understated style quickly established him as one of the genre’s most exciting new talents.
The album earned Bridges his first Grammy Award and launched a career that would see him become one of the defining R&B artists of his generation.
Songs including “River,” “Coming Home,” “Smooth Sailin’” and “Better Man” helped establish his signature sound, while his subsequent releases demonstrated an artist unwilling to simply recreate the past.
FROM CLASSIC SOUNDS TO CONTEMPORARY R&B
With Good Thing, Bridges expanded his musical palette, incorporating funk, jazz, R&B and contemporary production while maintaining his beautiful R&B vocal performances that had become his trademark.
His 2021 album Gold-Diggers Sound took that evolution even further, blending R&B, jazz and alternative influences into a deeply personal and atmospheric record.
The album produced standout tracks including “Motorbike,” “Sweeter” and “Why Don’t You Touch Me,” while earning Bridges further critical recognition.
His self-titled 2024 album, Leon, continued that journey, drawing on his Texas roots, personal experiences and a broader palette of musical influences.
Now, with Happiness Anytime, Bridges enters another chapter of his career. The 2026 album follows Leon and features 12 tracks, continuing his evolution as a songwriter and performer.
LEON BRIDGES ANNOUNCES HAPPINESS ANYTIME –
NEW ALBUM OUT 25TH SEPTEMBER ON COLUMBIA RECORDS
PRODUCED BY J LLOYD & LYDIA KITTO OF JUNGLE
FOUR NEW SONGS OUT NOW – LISTEN HERE
Leon Bridges is pleased to announce details of his new album, Happiness Anytime.
The record is released on the 25th September via Columbia Records and is produced by J Lloyd-Watson and Lydia Kitto of British trio Jungle. Listen to four new songs from the record. “LIGHT THE WAY”, “TEARS OF JOY”, “ILLUSION” AND “YOUR LOVE IS ELECTRIC