Jill Scott announces 2026 world tour with South Africa dates in November

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Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer Jill Scott has announced a 36-date global world tour in support of her critically acclaimed sixth studio album, To Whom This May Concern. The tour includes performances in South Africa in November 2026.

Scott will perform in Pretoria on 7 November 2026 at SunBet Arena and in Cape Town on 11 November 2026 at GrandWest Arena. The tour runs across the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom and South Africa.

About the Album

To Whom This May Concern, released February 13, 2026, is Scott’s first studio album in more than a decade. The project has already generated over 35 million streams worldwide and debuted in the Top 10 across seven Billboard charts, including No. 4 on the Top R&B Albums chart.

The album features the single “Pressha,” which hit number one at R&B radio.

Tour Format

Rooted in live musicianship, intentional storytelling and the unmistakable warmth of Scott’s voice, the To Whom This May Concern Tour will centre on residency-style performances with live band instrumentation at the heart of the experience. Each city will host uniquely curated shows designed to create deep, immersive connections between artist and audience.

Known affectionately as “Jilly from Philly,” Scott is renowned for live performances that blend power, intimacy and authenticity. She brings warmth, honesty and grown-and-sexy energy to the stage, reminding audiences why she remains one of the most revered voices in music.

About Jill Scott

Jill Scott is a three-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter, New York Times bestselling poet, acclaimed actor, producer and philanthropist whose influence has shaped soul, R&B and Black storytelling for more than two decades. She broke through with the double-platinum classic Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 in 2000.

Beyond music, Scott commands equal impact across film, television, publishing and audio. Her credits include Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married?, Get On Up, and Highway to Heaven, which she starred in and executive produced. She also hosts the award-winning Jill Scott Presents: J.ill The Podcast.

Tickets for the South African dates are available at MissEJillScott.com

South Africa tour dates:

7 November 2026 – Pretoria, SunBet Arena
11 November 2026 – Cape Town, GrandWest Arena

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