Big Concerts has announced that American alternative folk powerhouses The Lumineers will bring their The Automatic World Tour to South Africa in February 2026.
Since their breakout self-titled debut in 2012, The Lumineers have racked up an impressive list of achievements — 24 number-one hits, billions of streams, sold-out arena tours worldwide, multi-platinum albums, and multiple GRAMMY nominations.
Fans can catch The Lumineers live on 4 February at the Grand Arena, GrandWest in Cape Town, and on 7 February at SunBet Arena, Time Square in Pretoria.
The Big Concerts Fan Club pre-sale kicks off at 09h00 on Wednesday, 13 August, running until 08h59 on Friday, 15 August. Current Fan Club members should watch their inboxes for more details.
General ticket sales open at 09h00 on Friday, 15 August via ticketmaster.co.za and bigconcerts.co.za.
Big Concerts strongly advises against buying tickets from Viagogo or any other secondary ticketing sites. These are often resold illegally at inflated prices and are not valid for entry. Buyers of such tickets will be refused entry and denied a refund.
More info about The Lumineers
Founded in 2005 by Wesley Schultz (lead vocals, guitar) and Jeremiah Fraites (drums, percussion, piano), The Lumineers have become one of the most celebrated bands of their generation, blending alternative rock, Americana, and deeply personal storytelling.
Across five studio albums, including their latest release Automatic, they’ve earned 24 #1 hits across radio formats, more than 6 billion streams, over 1.5 million album sales in the US, and a global Spotify following of 22 million monthly listeners.
Their awards include two GRAMMY® nominations, five Billboard Music Awards nominations, an American Music Award nomination, and an iHeartRadio MMVA win for their chart-topping hit “Stubborn Love.” Known for their captivating live shows, they’ve headlined festivals such as Bonnaroo, Glastonbury, and Fuji Rock, selling over 1.1 million tickets during their 2022 Brightside World Tour.
Beyond the stage, The Lumineers are committed to social impact, supporting environmental sustainability, human rights, youth mental health, music education, and hunger relief.
Their Colorado Gives Back benefit during the pandemic raised essential funds for live music and service industry workers affected by COVID-19.
Their fifth studio album, Automatic, arrives in an industry dominated by solo artists and outside songwriters. Schultz calls their self-written approach “a unique badge of honor.” Still, they’ve collaborated with artists like P!nk, James Bay, and Zach Bryan.
From their early days working in a Denver Japanese restaurant to headlining stadiums, Schultz and Fraites remain driven to explore new creative directions. Automatic is a raw and personal record, breaking new sonic and thematic ground.
Fraites promises, “People who think they have our number, they’ll be surprised,” while Schultz describes the process as “feeling our way through the dark.”
The album opens with “Same Old Song,” a fast-paced tale of misadventures showcasing Schultz’s soaring vocals and the band’s rarely-heard rave-up style. Next is “Asshole,” a piano-driven track with a wry chorus bound to be sung by thousands: “The first we ever met / You thought I was an asshole / Probably correct / But I can see your shadow.”
This mix of sharp wit and strong melodies runs throughout Automatic, proving once again why The Lumineers remain one of the most compelling acts in modern music.
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