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Four Tet Lights Up South Africa This December with Two Unmissable Shows

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November 24, 2025

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There are moments in SA nightlife when the energy shifts and you can feel a cultural moment taking shape. The announcement that Four Tet will perform in South Africa this December has sparked that familiar buzz. For many electronic fans in Jozi and Cape Town, this visit feels long overdue. The legendary British producer, known offstage as Kieran Hebden, is finally stepping into local venues that have shaped the country’s dance scene for years.

Both cities are preparing for a weekend that will stretch right into the early hours, since Four Tet has confirmed two shows in early December. Johannesburg hosts the first night at Carfax in Newtown, followed by a Cape Town performance inside the historic Castle of Good Hope. Tickets are already live on Howler, and interest has been rising steadily across social media.

Jozi’s Turn Under the Silos

Johannesburg will welcome Four Tet on 5 December at Carfax in Newtown, one of the city’s most influential underground spaces. The event takes place Under the Silos, a setup that regulars describe as the perfect backdrop for long electronic sets where lights, shadows, and sound become one.

The local lineup adds to the anticipation. Abby Nurock, Floz x Luc Vermeer, and Thor Rixon will join the bill, giving the night a distinctly South African character. Newtown has a reputation for attracting true music lovers, and many are expecting an immersive, no-frills set from Four Tet that leans into deep rhythm and layered texture, the style he is known for.

Cape Town Continues the Celebration

The following night, 6 December, Cape Town gets its own showcase at the Castle of Good Hope. The venue carries centuries of history, which contrasts beautifully with modern electronic performance. Four Tet will headline once again, supported by Floz x Luc Vermeer, Thor Rixon, and Raresoftware.

Cape Town audiences are especially vocal when big electronic names visit the city, and early comments online suggest the crowd is ready to match whatever energy Four Tet brings. For many fans, the Castle setting is the perfect blend of atmosphere and acoustics.

Why This Visit Matters

Kieran Hebden has spent more than two decades shaping the global electronic landscape. Performing as Four Tet, he created a catalogue that moves between ambient calm, dancefloor intensity, and emotional depth. Albums like Rounds, There Is Love in You, and Sixteen Oceans helped define his signature sound, while singles such as Baby with Ellie Goulding and Two Thousand and Seventeen introduced him to wider audiences.

His collaborations with Fred again.. and Skrillex pushed him further into mainstream conversation without weakening the artistic identity he is respected for. South African listeners have followed every chapter of his career, which is why these performances feel significant. They arrive at a time when SA dance culture is thriving and genres like amapiano and deep house are influencing global charts.

Four Tet has played the world’s most iconic stages, from Coachella to Sonar, yet he still favours intimate, tightly curated environments. Jozi’s concrete silos and the Castle’s stone corridors promise exactly that: settings where music takes full control.

Presented by Leaders in Local Nightlife

The events are being brought to South Africa by Anything Goes, Music People, Jetblack, and Love Music. Each of these promoters has contributed to shaping local nightlife experiences, especially for electronic communities that appreciate curated sound and thoughtful lineups.

For now, all eyes are on December. With interest climbing and the venues ready for long, atmospheric nights, it is safe to say South Africa is preparing for something special. Whether you are hearing Four Tet live for the first time or reconnecting with a sound you have loved for years, both shows promise to be unforgettable moments in the country’s music calendar.