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Green Day Scheduled For Their Performance Debut In South Africa At The Calabash 2025

The Calabash music festival is preparing for an even greater 2025 edition, with American rock giants Green Day scheduled to headline and make their first-ever appearance in South Africa, following a successful inaugural event.

Tickets for the festival, which also includes appearances by The Offspring and South African rockers Fokofpolisiekar, go on sale in March 2024. It is scheduled for January 19 at Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium and January 23 at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium. The legendary punk rock group Green Day, best known for songs like “Basket Case” and “American Idiot,” will play their first show in South Africa at the Calabash 2025 festival.

Punk icons The Offspring, well-known for hits like “Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)” and “The Kids Aren’t Alright,” and the well-liked local group Fokofpolisiekar will be playing alongside them, guaranteeing rock fans an exciting and varied lineup. This event is expected to mark a significant turning point in South Africa’s concert history in addition to being a magnificent musical evening.

With bands like Green Day and The Offspring playing alongside local powerhouse Fokofpolisiekar, the Calabash music festival is demonstrating its commitment to fusing the local and international music cultures.

This event is more than simply a concert; it’s a cross-cultural interaction that gives South African fans the unique chance to see some of the biggest rock bands in the world perform live while also highlighting the abundance of talent that exists within the nation.

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