British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean is officially heading to South Africa, with two performances confirmed for January 2027.
The Grammy-winning star, known for hits including Man I Need and So Easy (To Fall in Love), will headline the third edition of the Milk + Cookies Festival.
Organisers confirmed the news on Friday, 23 October, ending weeks of speculation over the festival’s international headliner.
OLIVIA DEAN CONFIRMS TWO SA SHOWS
Dean will perform in Cape Town and Johannesburg, joining a line-up of local artists.
The confirmed dates and venues are:
- Cape Town: Friday, 29 January 2027, at Sandringham Farm.
- Johannesburg: Sunday, 31 January 2027, at the Nasrec Expo Centre.
South African performers Elaine, Zee Nxumalo, Chelsea Sloan and Jade T have also been confirmed.
More artists are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Dean’s visit follows the success of her second studio album, The Art of Loving, released in September 2025.
The album features Man I Need, Nice to Each Other and So Easy (To Fall in Love).
Olivia Dean performs "So Easy (To Fall in Love)" at Spotify’s 2026 Best New Artist Party. pic.twitter.com/3WLrgwOcjY
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WHEN DO OLIVIA DEAN TICKETS GO ON SALE?
Fans hoping to attend the concerts can already pre-register for tickets.
According to organisers, tickets will become available on the following dates:
- Pre-registration: Open now.
- Presale: Wednesday, 28 October, at 10:00.
- General ticket sales: Friday, 30 October, through Howler.
Ticket prices have yet to be announced.
The festival is strictly for people aged 18 and older.
Fans can register through the official Milk + Cookies Festival website.
MILK + COOKIES RETURNS FOR THIRD YEAR
Dean follows Canadian producer Kaytranada, who headlined the festival’s South African debut in 2025, and American rapper Gunna, who topped the bill in 2026.
The festival attracted more than 50 000 attendees across its first two South African editions.
Milk + Cookies head of marketing Chase Freeman said the festival deliberately brings together artists from different genres.
“Never the same sound, always the same feeling,” he said.
The 2027 event will again feature music, fashion, food, art and design, alongside workshops, pop-ups and parties.
Organisers will announce additional performers and the full festival programme closer to the event.