American platinum-selling R&B singer-songwriter Mariah the Scientist will perform at SunBet Arena in Pretoria on 3 January 2026. The Billboard #1 hitmaker, whose recent album HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY has strengthened her global following, is set to deliver a specially curated show presented by Vertex Events.

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Full Event Details

Date: Saturday , 03 January 2026
Venue: Sunbet Arena, Times Square, Pretoria, South Africa
Tickets: R690 – R1690, available via Webtickets and PicknPay stores nationwide
On Sale Day: Tuesday, 25 November 2025

Her catalogue of fan favourites including ‘Burning Blue’, ‘Is It a Crime’, ‘Spread Thin’, ‘Reminders’ and ‘2 You’, anchors the event, which promises a standout R&B experience. Supporting acts include A-Reece, Lordkez and Manana, each bringing their own resonance to a lineup aimed at both long-time supporters and new audiences.

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Vertex Events’ Executive Director, Thato Segaole, noted the strong demand from Gauteng fans: “JHB and PTA people – you asked for her, we heard you and Mariah the Scientist agreed! We are excited to yet again bring an impactful international act. Continuous talks for Mariah the Scientist to perform in South Africa were already in the works with her team since earlier in the year, and we as the entire Vertex Events team are happy to finally see it come into fruition. We are preparing a special event to start off the New Year with.”

Mariah The Scientist Lands In South Africa

@lamagafrica

@Mariah the Scientist has arrived in Cape Town for Wav Festival and her live show in Pretoria on Saturday! 🎥 @WAV Festival

♬ Is It a Crime – Mariah the Scientist & Kali Uchis

What’s Else Is Happening

Date: The final lineup with set times!

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Overall Event Experience

Coming soon

A Sneak Peak Into Mariah’s Performance

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