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UB40 is the reggae and pop collective responsible for serving up hits including Red Red Wine and Kingston Town. Formed in the 70s, the band has impressively scored 50 singles in the UK charts throughout its expansive career, not to mention enormous success and acclaim on a global scale. From Birmingham, UK, the reggae icons released single We&rsquo;ll Never Find Another Love this year, along with their latest album &lsquo;Unprecedented&rsquo;. Their legend continues, as UB40 featuring Ali Campbell remain a show-stopping headline act.

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UB40 feat. Ali Campbell

Reggae royalty, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, is heading to South Africa in 2026! With Ali&rsquo;s unmistakable vocals, and the band&rsquo;s signature horn lines and laid-back groove, their sound continues to resonate with audiences across the world. Expect timeless hits like &ldquo;Red Red Wine&rdquo; and &ldquo;Kingston Town,&rdquo; brought to life with a live show guaranteed to have you singing every word.
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will be at Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town on 2 June 2026, Durban ICC, Durban on 4 June 2026, and SunBet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria on 6 June 2026.
Another Big Concerts Experience. In association with KFM 94.5, East Coast Radio and Hot 102.7.
Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in South Africa. Mastercard Presale starts Wednesday, 5th November at 09h00 and ends Friday 7 November at 08h59 am. Plus, Preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets is available from&nbsp;Friday, 7 November at 09h00. Check out priceless.com/music for details.&nbsp;
The Big Concerts Fan Club pre-sale begins at 09h00 on Thursday, 6 November and runs until 08h59 on Friday, 7 November. Existing Big Concerts Fan Club members are reminded to keep an eye on their inbox and http://www.bigconcerts.co.za for more information.
Tickets go on sale to the general public at 09h00 on Friday, 7 November from www.ticketmaster.co.za.
Ali Campbell, founder of UB40 and the authentic voice behind the band&rsquo;s biggest hits, said: &ldquo;When I first founded UB40 back in 1978, I put everything I had into it &ndash; including the compensation money I&rsquo;d received from a criminal injury claim. None of us could have imagined we&rsquo;d go on to sell over 100 million records and take reggae from Birmingham to the world. It&rsquo;s been an incredible journey, and coming back to play Forest Live in such beautiful surroundings is the perfect way to celebrate with our fans.&rdquo;
UB40 is a seminal reggae pop band from Birmingham, originally formed by a group of friends from diverse ethnic backgrounds. From the beginning, the band became known for its socially aware lyrics and laid-back reggae rhythms. With Campbell&rsquo;s unmistakable voice leading the way, UB40 blended reggae, dub, and pop into a sound that helped bring the genre into the mainstream.
They achieved international fame in the 1980s with a string of hit singles. Their reggae covers of older pop and soul songs, including Neil Diamond&rsquo;s &ldquo;Red Red Wine&rdquo; (a global chart-topper in both the UK and US), &ldquo;I Got You Babe&rdquo; (featuring Chrissie Hynde), and &ldquo;(I Can&rsquo;t Help) Falling in Love with You&rdquo;, became worldwide anthems. Beyond covers, original albums like Signing Off (1980) and Labour of Love (1983) cemented the band&rsquo;s reputation, tackling themes of unemployment, political struggle, and racial unity.

Grand Arena, GrandWest

Reggae royalty, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, is heading to South Africa in 2026! With Ali&rsquo;s unmistakable vocals, and the band&rsquo;s signature horn lines and laid-back groove, their sound continues to resonate with audiences across the world. Expect timeless hits like &ldquo;Red Red Wine&rdquo; and &ldquo;Kingston Town,&rdquo; brought to life with a live show guaranteed to have you singing every word.
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will be at Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town on 2 June 2026, Durban ICC, Durban on 4 June 2026, and SunBet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria on 6 June 2026.
Another Big Concerts Experience. In association with KFM 94.5, East Coast Radio and Hot 102.7.
Selected Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in South Africa. Mastercard Presale starts Wednesday, 5th November at 09h00 and ends Friday 7 November at 08h59 am. Plus, Preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets is available from&nbsp;Friday, 7 November at 09h00. Check out priceless.com/music for details.&nbsp;
The Big Concerts Fan Club pre-sale begins at 09h00 on Thursday, 6 November and runs until 08h59 on Friday, 7 November. Existing Big Concerts Fan Club members are reminded to keep an eye on their inbox and http://www.bigconcerts.co.za for more information.
Tickets go on sale to the general public at 09h00 on Friday, 7 November from www.ticketmaster.co.za.
Ali Campbell, founder of UB40 and the authentic voice behind the band&rsquo;s biggest hits, said: &ldquo;When I first founded UB40 back in 1978, I put everything I had into it &ndash; including the compensation money I&rsquo;d received from a criminal injury claim. None of us could have imagined we&rsquo;d go on to sell over 100 million records and take reggae from Birmingham to the world. It&rsquo;s been an incredible journey, and coming back to play Forest Live in such beautiful surroundings is the perfect way to celebrate with our fans.&rdquo;
UB40 is a seminal reggae pop band from Birmingham, originally formed by a group of friends from diverse ethnic backgrounds. From the beginning, the band became known for its socially aware lyrics and laid-back reggae rhythms. With Campbell&rsquo;s unmistakable voice leading the way, UB40 blended reggae, dub, and pop into a sound that helped bring the genre into the mainstream.
They achieved international fame in the 1980s with a string of hit singles. Their reggae covers of older pop and soul songs, including Neil Diamond&rsquo;s &ldquo;Red Red Wine&rdquo; (a global chart-topper in both the UK and US), &ldquo;I Got You Babe&rdquo; (featuring Chrissie Hynde), and &ldquo;(I Can&rsquo;t Help) Falling in Love with You&rdquo;, became worldwide anthems. Beyond covers, original albums like Signing Off (1980) and Labour of Love (1983) cemented the band&rsquo;s reputation, tackling themes of unemployment, political struggle, and racial unity.

Durban ICC

SunBet Arena, Time Square

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Children aged 2 and under can attend free of charge without a ticket. All other children must have a paid ticket to attend. There is a minimum ratio of one adult per four children (under 16).

Other

Bitty McLean

Reggae Roast feat. Horseman

Delamere Forest

High Lodge, Thetford Forest

Westonbirt Arboretum

Cannock Chase Forest

Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 and over who has their own ticket. Children aged 2 and under can attend for free and don’t require a ticket. All other children must have a full price ticket to enter the festival.

UB40 feat. Ali Campbell

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CheshireDelamere Forest

UB40 feat. Ali Campbell

ThetfordHigh Lodge, Thetford Forest

UB40 feat. Ali Campbell

GloucesterWestonbirt Arboretum

UB40 feat. Ali Campbell

StaffordshireCannock Chase Forest

UB40 feat. Ali Campbell

BedfordBedford Park

UB40 feat. Ali Campbell

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