Big Concerts has announced that Michael Flatley’s world-renowned Lord Of The Dance will be gracing South African stages in 2025 as part of the highly anticipated ‘A Lifetime of Standing Ovations’ tour. This spectacular production, which has captivated millions of fans across the globe, promises to deliver a mesmerising showcase of Irish dance, breathtaking choreography, and world-class artistry. Hosted in an intimate seating configuration, the tour will kick off at the Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town on the 15th, 16th and 17th of August and then head to the SunBet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria on the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th of August.
August 2025 brings novel musical elements and choreography to Lord of the Dance, which seamlessly combines the old and the new. Updated costumes add a glamorous yet contemporary flare to the new look. State-of-the-art technology and special effects lighting enhance the audience experience and envelope them in the world of Lord of the Dance. The spectacle features 40 of the world’s most outstanding young performers led by veteran dancer Matt Smith as The Lord, directed by Michael Flatley, with music by composer Gerard Fahy. Following Michael Flatley’s ground-breaking performance, Riverdance, which caught the world’s attention at Eurovision 1994, Lord of the Dance has embodied Flatley’s belief that “Nothing is impossible, follow your dreams.” Since its premiere, Michael Flatley’s Lord Of The Dance has sold out over 1000 theatres, arenas and stadiums worldwide and been seen by over 60 million people in 60 different countries on every continent, making it one of the most successful dance productions in the world.
The show has played at iconic venues and landmarks such as Madison Square Garden and the Lyric Theatre, New York; London’s O2 and Wembley Arena; Accor Arena, Paris; Hyde Park Route of Kings; and The Temples of Baalbek, Lebanon. Lord of the Dance has received countless accolades and broken box office records across the globe. In 1998, Lord of the Dance performed a record-breaking 21 consecutive sell-out shows at London’s Wembley Arena – a feat for which it still holds the record and which earned Michael Flatley a place on Wembley’s illustrious Square of Fame. Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance has not only brought Irish dancing to the world stage, it has catapulted the art of Irish dance to a higher plane and captured the hearts and minds of millions worldwide. The spectacular show has dazzled audiences around the world with its unique combination of high-energy Irish dancing, original music, storytelling and sensuality.
The beloved Irish dance show transcends culture and language. Lord of the Dance speaks to all, crossing boundaries of age, gender and cultural diversity. Its timeless, universal appeal has made Lord of the Dance one of the most enduring productions of all time. 2024 sees the show tour the world once more with over 250 dates across Europe with more dates and territories to be added.
Event Details:
Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town
Friday 15 August.
Doors 18H30. Show starts at 19H30
Saturday 16 August matinee.
Doors 13H00. Show starts at 14H00
Saturday 16 August
Doors 18H30. Show starts at 19H30
Sunday 17 August matinee.
Doors 12H30. Show starts 13H30
SunBet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria
Friday 22 August.
Doors 18H00. Show starts at 19H30
Saturday 23 August matinee.
Doors 12H30. Show starts at 14H00
Saturday 23 August.
Doors 18H00. Show starts at 19H30
Sunday 24 August matinee.
Doors 12H00. Show starts at 13H30
Ticket sales go live on Friday, 07 February 2025 on www.ticketmaster.co.za and www.bigconcerts.co.za.