What’s on at Time Square this October?

What’s on at Time Square this October?

October is shaping up to be a bumper musical month at Time Square. Not only will sax legend Kenny G be gracing the stage at SunBet Arena, just one day after South African superstar Francois van Coke and his friends rock out the venue, but the phenomenally popular Summer Walker will be headlining In The City on October 5, completing a mega three-date extravaganza covering multiple genres.

One of South Africa’s most iconic comedy brands, Blacks Only Comedy, marks an incredible 21 years on 11 October, and on Tuesday, 14 October.

Francois van Coke en Vriende – Friday, 3 October 2025

Back for the sixth time At SunBet Arena, the Francois van Coke & Vriende concerts famously feature artists and bands Van Coke has collaborated and released music with, making this not only unique but also the biggest night in SA rock.

This year, however, Francois decided to mix things up. He is a big fan of upcoming artist Booshle G and although they haven’t collaborated (yet?), he decided to invite Booshle G to join the line-up.

Another new face this year is singer-songwriter, Ryno Velvet. Ryno and Francois will be performing their hit single Aande from Van Coke’s latest album, Die Ruimte.

The Prince of Pretoria, Zaan Sonnekus, and Van Pletzen make a welcome comeback to this world-class production. Van Coke’s collaboration with Van Pletzen, Kakmal, is epic live and “the closest thing to Bohemian Rhapsody we’ve ever made,” according to Peach van Pletzen.

More Vriende for 2025 are Spoegwolf, Karen Zoid, Jack Parow, Fokofpolisiekar, Die Heuwels Fantasies, Tasché, Ryno Velvet and Hunter Kennedy.

This two-hour rock spectacular will be backed by Van Coke’s band, Die Gevaar.

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Kenny G – Saturday, 4 October 2025

Legendary saxophonist Kenny G will bring his smooth jazz magic to South Africa this October, playing at Time Square’s SunBet Arena on Saturday, 4 October (and the Grand Arena at GrandWest in Cape Town on Thursday, 2 October).

The tour will feature Kenny G performing a collection of his most loved hits, as well as new material from his most recent album, Innocence, released in 2023. Audiences can expect an evening of breathtaking musicality, soulful improvisation, and signature smooth jazz that has made Kenny G a household name worldwide. He will grace audiences with his signature melodies, providing an unforgettable experience for both longtime fans and newcomers to his music.

“It’s been way too long since our last visit to South Africa. We had an incredible time performing for such a warm and passionate audience. We are really looking forward to finally coming back to share our music with all of you again,” says Kenny G.

With a career which has spanned more than four decades, Kenny G is recognised as one of the best-selling instrumental artists of all time. He has sold more than 75 million albums globally, and his unique sound and timeless hits, such as Songbird and Forever in Love, have captured the hearts of millions.

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Summer Walker – In the City – Sunday, 5 October 2025

Following overwhelming demand and the announcement of her headlining slot at Rocking the Daisies in Cape Town on 3 October, American R&B artist and global sensation Summer Walker is officially bringing her live show to Gauteng.

Her accolades include a Billboard Music Award, a IHeartRadio Music Awards, three Soul Train Music Awards, and two Grammy Award nominations. In 2022 Billboard Women in Music recognised Walker with the Chart Breaker Award for her achievement on Billboard charts. As of 2025, Walker has sold over 32 million certified units from the RIAA between albums and songs.

Joining her at SunBet Arena will be genre-defying South African alt-R&B artist Lordkez, who continues to push the boundaries of sound and storytelling.

In The City is Johannesburg’s premier live music experience, launched in 2018 to bring global stars to local stages in a more intimate, high-quality setting. Occurring multiple times a year, the event unifies more relatively focused and discerning pockets of music lovers under a common eagerness to experience burgeoning acts from around the globe.

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21 Years of Laughter: Blacks Only Comedy – Saturday, 11 October 2025

One of South Africa’s most iconic comedy brands, Blacks Only Comedy, marks an incredible 21 years of unfiltered laughter, cultural commentary, and top-tier entertainment this October.

Whether you have been part of the journey since the beginning or are discovering it for the first time, Blacks Only 21 is a once-in-a-generation comedy event not to be missed.

Founded and hosted by legendary comedian David Kau, Blacks Only has become a comedy institution that provides a powerful platform for South Africa’s funniest voices. This milestone event features a powerhouse lineup that brings together some of the country’s most celebrated comedians.

They are: Mpho Popps, Skhumba, Celeste Ntuli, Chris Forrest, Ntosh Madlingozi, Dillan Oliphant, Mbali Gudazi, Kagiso KG Mokgadi, Mark Banks, Roni Modimola, Robby Collins and Alan Committie.

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