Calabash SA has been cancelled after headliner Muse withdrew. Here’s what went wrong, how refunds are being handled, and what fans are saying.
Music lovers across South Africa had been gearing up for what was billed as one of the country’s biggest live music events of 2026. But instead of packing stadiums in Johannesburg and Cape Town, Calabash South Africa has been abruptly cancelled, leaving fans disappointed and organisers scrambling to manage ticket refunds.
Calabash South Africa: Festival cancelled after Muse withdraws
Organisers confirmed that the highly anticipated music festival, scheduled for early February 2026 at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg and DHL Stadium in…
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