The word on the street is true!
Scottish DJ and record producer Calvin Harris is set to touch down in Johannesburg on the 21st March and it will be to headline LIV Golf South Africa 2026.
First announced at the close of last year in December, the “Summer” hit maker will be sharing stage with Black Coffee, St. Lucia, Goldfish, Saxby Twins and lordkez. The four day starts March 19th through 22nd and will take place at Steyn City in Johannesburg.
According to the announcement that was made to the social media handles of the tournament, things will kick off on Thursday with the Saxby Twins bringing their signature upbeat sound to the Lion’s Den, the tournament’s party hole. Later, Lordkez will take the stage, serving up a genre-bending set that fuses R&B, hip hop, and soul. But Friday is when the real magic kicks in…that’s when Black Coffee will takes over the deck. Saturday night? That’s when Calvin Harris will be stepping in. The Scottish superstar is also known for hits “One Kiss,” “Blame”, “How Deep Is Your Love” and “This Is What You Came For” and so will definitely be bringing his explosive live show to Jozi.
The festival wraps up on Sunday with GoldFish, the local electronic duo known for their genre-blending live sets.
In a statement, Ross Hallett, the Executive Vice President and Head of Events for LIV Golf remarked that:
“Welcoming a world icon like Calvin Harris alongside extraordinary South African talent Black Coffee, GoldFish, St. Lucia, Lordkez and the SaxbyTwins perfectly reflects our vision of blending world-class golf with world-class entertainment while uplifting and celebrating a nation’s cultural impact on a global stage.”
Adding to Ross’ words, the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, said:
“We are proud to see South Africa host an event of this calibre, one that not only showcases elite global sporting talent, but also champions the strength of our local music and creative industries.” “LIV Golf South Africa brings together the very best of our nation: our athletes, our artists, our culture, and our people. The inclusion of leading South African performers alongside international stars reinforces the depth of talent within our borders and highlights the important role sport and entertainment play in driving economic activity, tourism, and national pride,” he continued.
South Africa has continued its streak of being a top destination for music lovers worldwide. From having Chris Brown, and most recently Travis Scott, as a lover of music and concerts, It must really be nice!! We shall keep clapping for others until its out turn. 🥹🥹
Started in 2022, LIV Golf is a professional men’s golf league. Its name, LIV, represents the Roman numeral for 54, referring to the number of holes played in its events (compared to the traditional 72) and the score a player would achieve by birdieing every hole on a par-72 course. With funding from the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia, LIV Golf was created to be an alternative to the traditional golf tours like the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour. Unlike most old-style golf circuits, LIV’s format focuses on a modern approach that is more entertainment led.
Tickets to the LIV Golf After Play featuring Calvin Harris, Black Coffee and a host of other entertainers are live here.