Gregory Porter Live in Cape Town — November 2025

🎷 What to know

• Date & time: Wed, 12 November 2025 • 20:00
• Venue: Grand Arena at GrandWest, Cape Town
• Why go: That warm baritone on songs like “Hey Laura” and “Liquid Spirit,” with a band that swings hard and gets soulful.
• Good to note: This is part of Porter’s Love Is King SA 2025 Tour with additional stops in Durban and Johannesburg.

Awards: Gregory Porter has won the GRAMMY for Best Jazz Vocal Album twice — for Liquid Spirit (2014) and Take Me to the Alley (2017).

🎧 Listen before you go

“Hey Laura” — the classic heart-tugger you’ll likely hear in the encore.

“Liquid Spirit” — clap-along groove that turns arenas into choirs.

📌 Tips

• Arrive early: Security + parking can add 20–30 min on busy nights.
• Seating: The Grand Arena has excellent sightlines; for pure sound, aim mid-bowl, slightly right of FOH.
• Dress code: Smart-casual & layers (air-con can run cool).
• Merch & bars: Card-friendly; bring a little cash just in case.

📊 By the numbers

📍 Map & getting there

Grand Arena at GrandWest — 1 Jakes Gerwel Dr, Goodwood, Cape Town

• Parking: On-site within the GrandWest complex; follow event marshal signage.
• Rideshare: Set pickup a short walk from main exits to avoid congestion.

🗓️ SA tour at a glance

❓ Quick FAQs

🧾 Sources & credits

• Artist tour page — Cape Town, 12 Nov 2025 (20:00): GregoryPorter.com
• Ticketing & SA dates (CT, Durban, JHB): Ticketmaster South Africa
• Venue event listing (GrandWest): Sun International
• Grand Arena capacity: Grand Arena spec
• Background: 2× GRAMMY wins (2014, 2017): GRAMMY.com