South Africa, get ready for a night where the jokes come fast, the banter gets bold and the front row comes with a warning.
Jimmy Carr is coming back.
Chambers Touring and Big Concerts have announced that the award-winning comedian will bring his brand-new stand-up show, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny, to South Africa in March 2027.
Carr will perform at Sunbet Arena, Time Square in Pretoria, on Saturday, 13 March 2027, before heading to Grand Arena, GrandWest in Cape Town, on Sunday, 14 March 2027.
For fans of Carr’s distinctive comedic style, the announcement promises two nights built around quick-fire jokes, dark humour and plenty of audience interaction.
Jimmy Carr Is Back With a Brand-New Show
Carr has established himself as one of the biggest-selling comedy acts in the world, according to the tour announcement, consistently performing to sell-out crowds across the globe.
His comedy has taken him to audiences in more than 50 countries, where his sharp one-liners and distinctive delivery have become central to his stand-up shows.
Now, he is taking that approach into a brand-new tour.
Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny is described as a fast-paced show built around edgy one-liners.
And Carr is very clear about the nature of the material.
His dark brand of comedy will not be for everyone. But for audiences who enjoy that style, the message is equally clear: there is a lot of laughter waiting on the other side of the curtain.
Expect Fast Jokes and Plenty of Banter
Carr’s description of jokes as being “like magnets” sets the tone for the show.
They can attract people.
They can also repel them.
That playful warning is part of the personality of Laughs Funny, a show that promises to lean into Carr’s dark comedic style rather than play it safe.
The tour announcement also comes with another warning for South African audiences:
Only the very brave sit in the front row.
For a comedian known for interacting with audiences, those seats could come with their own risks.
Two South African Nights
South African fans will have two opportunities to catch Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny.
Pretoria
Saturday, 13 March 2027
Sunbet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria
Cape Town
Sunday, 14 March 2027
Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town
The two-city South African run forms part of the wider international tour for Carr’s new show.
Both performances are being presented as a Big Concerts Experience.
When Can You Buy Tickets?
The general public ticket sale begins at 09h00 on Friday, 2 October.
Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster and Big Concerts.
Big Concerts Fan Club members get an earlier opportunity, with the presale beginning at 09h00 on Wednesday, 30 September and running until 08h59 on Friday, 2 October.
Existing Big Concerts Fan Club members have been advised to check their inbox and the Big Concerts website for further information about the presale.
Fans planning to attend should take note of the official ticket-sale channels and purchase through the authorised platforms.
A Warning for Fans Buying Tickets
With high-profile international comedy tours often attracting significant demand, the organisers have issued a specific warning to fans.
Fans are strongly advised not to purchase tickets from Viagogo or other secondary ticketing sites.
According to the organisers, tickets sold through these platforms may be unlawfully resold at prices significantly above face value and may not be legitimate.
Fans who purchase illegitimate tickets may be denied entry to the venue and will not be entitled to a refund.
The safest route is therefore to purchase through the official ticket channels announced for the tour.
South Africa, Get Ready to Laugh
Jimmy Carr’s return brings his particular brand of stand-up back to South African audiences, with Laughs Funny promising a night built around fast-paced jokes, dark comedy and audience banter.
Whether you’re prepared to sit safely away from the spotlight or brave enough to take your chances in the front row, one thing is certain: Carr is bringing his new show to two of South Africa’s major entertainment venues.
The countdown begins with the Big Concerts Fan Club presale on 30 September, followed by the general public ticket sale on 2 October.
Then, in March 2027, the jokes begin.
Pretoria gets its turn on 13 March.
Cape Town follows on 14 March.
And if Carr’s warning is anything to go by, the front row may require a particularly brave sense of humour.
Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny — South African Tour
Pretoria
13 March 2027
Sunbet Arena, Time Square
Cape Town
14 March 2027
Grand Arena, GrandWest
Big Concerts Fan Club Presale:
30 September 2026 at 09h00 until 2 October 2026 at 08h59
General Public Ticket Sale:
2 October 2026 at 09h00
Age Restriction:
16+
Tickets: Ticketmaster and Big Concerts
For complete tour and ticket information, fans should visit the official Big Concerts website.
