Jimmy Carr Adds Pretoria and Cape Town Dates to World Tour
British comedian Jimmy Carr will bring his Laughs Funny tour to South Africa in March 2027, performing in Pretoria on March 13 and Cape Town on March 14. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster South Africa and Big Concerts, with general sales having opened on October 2, 2026. The shows are restricted to ages 16 and older, and U.S. visitors can enter visa-free for stays under 90 days.
Carr’s South African leg follows earlier stops announced for Japan, Thailand and Australia. In March 2024 he toured the country with Terribly Funny, and trade coverage placed those performances at the same Pretoria and Cape Town venues now scheduled for Laughs Funny.
The Pretoria event is set for the Sunbet Arena at Time Square in Menlyn Maine, with doors at 6 p.m. and the performance at 8 p.m. Cape Town’s Grand Arena at GrandWest in Goodwood opens doors at 7 p.m. for an 8 p.m. start. Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster South Africa and promoter Big Concerts; general sales began on 2 October 2026. Entry is limited to ages 16 and older.
The shows may draw significant local and international comedy audiences to Pretoria and Cape Town, potentially benefiting nearby hotels, restaurants and transport providers. Fans aged 16 and older could plan trips around the dates, while younger admirers may feel excluded by the age limit. For US visitors, visa-free short stays may make attending easier, though ticket demand and travel costs could limit access. The tour could also reinforce South Africa’s place on international comedy circuits, with effects concentrated in the two host cities.