CALABASH 2026 CANCELLED BY THE ORGANIZERS
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CALABASH 2026 CANCELLED BY THE ORGANIZERS
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Muse is an award-winning English rock band renowned for their explosive fusion of alternative rock, electronica, and symphonic elements. Formed in 1994, the trio, Matt Bellamy, Chris Wolstenholme, and Dominic Howard quickly built a reputation for their virtuosic musicianship and genre-defying creativity. Their breakthrough came with the album Origin of Symmetry, which showcased Bellamy’s soaring vocals, cinematic arrangements, and boundary-pushing guitar work.
Over the next two decades, Muse released a string of critically acclaimed albums, including Absolution, Black Holes and Revelations, The Resistance, and Drones. Known for tackling themes such as technology, revolution, and human resilience, the band has created a bold musical identity that resonates globally. Muse is also celebrated for crafting some of the most visually spectacular live shows in modern rock, featuring futuristic staging, immersive storytelling, and cutting-edge production. Their chart-topping singles, such as “Uprising,” “Starlight,” and “Supermassive Black Hole”, have become anthems across generations.
With multiple Grammy, Brit, and MTV awards to their name, Muse has solidified their standing as one of the most influential and innovative rock bands of the 21st century. Their sold-out world tours continue to draw millions, reflecting both their enduring popularity and their unmatched live presence. Today, Muse remains a creative powerhouse, continually evolving their sound while maintaining the epic scale and ambition that define their legacy.
Since their formation in 2003, A Day To Remember quietly emerged as arguably the biggest underground band in the world. The Florida group affirmed this status by achieving one platinum album, two gold albums, one platinum single, and four gold singles. Not to mention, each full-length record ascended to #1 on the Billboard Rock, Indie, and/or Alternative Chart including their most recent release, A Day To Remember’s Big Ole Album Vol. 1, which arrived earlier this year. They’ve put up unprecedented numbers for a rock act in the 21st century, generating nearly 2 billion streams worldwide and sales of three million-plus units. They’ve also packed arenas on continental tours and attracted a global audience consisting of millions.
A Day To Remember is: Jeremy McKinnon (vocals), Alex Shelnutt (drums), Kevin Skaff (guitar, vocals), and Neil Westfall (guitar, vocals).
For more than two decades, SIMPLE PLAN has been one of the most culturally and commercially successful bands in rock. Their multi-platinum 2002 debut album, No Pads, No Helmets… Just Balls bore the smash singles “I’d Do Anything,” “I’m Just A Kid,” “Addicted” and “Perfect,” while subsequent hits “Welcome To My Life,” “Summer Paradise,” “Untitled (How Could This Happen To Me?),” “Shut Up!” and “What’s New Scooby-Doo?” have cemented their legacy as pop-punk legends.
In all, the Montreal-formed quartet has sold over 10 million albums worldwide, captivated the main stages of the Vans Warped Tour and When We Were Young, performed at the 2010 Winter Olympics and with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, sold out shows around the world and raised more than $3 million through the Simple Plan Foundation.
Their videos have garnered more than a billion YouTube views, while their inescapable social media presence driven another billion views on the viral #ImJustAKid Challenge alongside videos from *NSYNC, Ed Sheeran, and Venus and Serena Williams. In 2025, they’ll celebrate their landmark 25th anniversary with their biggest year yet, anchored by a career-spanning documentary on Amazon Prime Video, worldwide amphitheater and arena tours with Avril Lavigne and The Offspring and their most ambitious headlining trek in 20 years, the Bigger Than You Think! tour.
The past few years have been quite a ride for Southend five-piece Nothing But Thieves. Amassing over 1.6 million worldwide album sales, 2.1 billion worldwide streams and 310 million video views, they have built up a loyal and wide following for their impactful alt rock sound and achieved global success with multiple gold and platinum records around the world, including the UK, Australia, Russia, Netherlands, South Korea and Poland.
Nothing But Thieves made their exciting return in 2023, with their best performing single ever ‘Welcome To DCC’, followed by the release of their first UK and Netherlands #1 Album ‘Dead Club City’. With socially insightful lyrics and an adept ability to progress their sound and experiment between the diverse genres that shape them as a band,
Nothing But Thieves made a statement return, marking an innovative new chapter with their fourth record ‘Dead Club City’. For this album, the band created a richly detail concept, centralised around a city sized members club. Across this 11 track release, the band explored themes around advertisement, unity, internet culture, politics and escapism which are all highlighted through the alienation or privilege of a members only club.
Die Heuwels Fantasties is one of South Africa’s most influential alternative bands, known for shaping modern Afrikaans music with their distinctive blend of rock, electronic, and melodic pop. Formed in 2008, the group quickly gained national attention with their breakout self-titled debut album and its genre-defining singles.
Their sound is instantly recognisable – lush synths, emotive lyrics, and atmospheric production that pushes Afrikaans music into fresh, contemporary spaces. Over the years, they’ve released multiple award-winning albums, each expanding their creative palette and deepening their connection with fans. The band is celebrated for their poetic storytelling, offering a uniquely local perspective wrapped in universal emotion. Their collaborations with leading South African artists further cement their role as innovators and tastemakers.
On stage, Die Heuwels Fantasties deliver immersive, high-energy performances that showcase both musicianship and artistic flair. Their music videos and visual identity also play a major role in their appeal, often pairing bold aesthetics with thoughtful themes. With a loyal fan base spanning more than a decade, the band continues to evolve while staying true to the sound that made them pioneers. Today, Die Heuwels Fantasties remains a powerful force in South African music creative, authentic, and consistently influential.
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ROAD CLOSURES :
As a result of the event, several roads in and around the Green Point Precinct will be closed, resulting in traffic congestion.
Residents and motorists are advised that the following roads will be closed from 06:00 until 00:00 on 11 Feb 2026:
Fritz Sonnenberg Road (between Beach Road / Bay Road and Granger Bay Boulevard)
Vlei Road (between Helen Suzman Boulevard and Fritz Sonnenberg Road)
Getting to DHL Stadium
At the Civic Centre, the City will open its parking bays for ticketed concert-goers on a first-come, first-served basis. The parking areas are accessible from Hertzog Boulevard incoming and on Civic Road.
MyCiti
Calabash South Africa ticket holders can get a free bus from the Civic Centre and Thibault Square to DHL Stadium on 11 February.
More details on the shuttle schedule are available on the MyCiTi website.
Park and Ride
Concert-goers are encouraged to make use of the park and ride service, tickets to be purchased via Ticketmaster.
Park and Ride services will be available from Stellenbosch, Table Bay Mall, Somerset Mall, Canal Walk and Tygervalley Shopping Centre.
Parking
Limited parking is available at DHL Stadium, parking tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster, for those opting to drive.
Drop-off and pick-up points for Uber and e-hailing services are at DHL Stadium P13.
Tickets for Calabash are still available on Ticketmaster.
Gates open at 14:00
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Content Credit: As per website
Starts from
R 745 (from)
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