If your idea of a perfect day involves singing along to the R&B songs you grew up with, catching up with friends and having a little dance, this one might be right up your street.
The Old School R&B Brunch is returning to South Africa this October, bringing its global tour to Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town.
And this year's theme, Heartbreak to High Notes, is all about celebrating the music that had us falling in love, nursing broken hearts and filling dance floors throughout the 1990s and early 2000s.
Think those unforgettable slow jams, the heartbreak anthems you still know by heart and the songs that can get an entire crowd singing along to every word.
It is more than just a brunch. The experience combines nostalgic music with food, interactive games, live hosting and a high-energy party atmosphere.
So whether you are planning a catch-up with friends or simply looking for an excuse to revisit the soundtrack of your younger years, this could be one to add to your calendar.
Where and when is the Old School R&B Brunch in South Africa?
The South African leg of the tour will visit three cities, kicking off in Durban before heading to Johannesburg and wrapping up in Cape Town.
Here are the dates and venues to know:
Durban: Saturday, 24 October 2026, at The Villa.
Johannesburg: Sunday, 25 October 2026, at Maracanà.
Cape Town: Sunday, 1 November 2026, at Cabo Beach.
Whether you are joining the party on the KwaZulu-Natal coast, in Johannesburg or in Cape Town, the tour promises a celebration of classic R&B and the memories attached to it. Tickets are available via https://utickets.app/
A trip down memory lane
There is something about old-school R&B that takes you straight back to a particular moment in your life.
One song reminds you of your first crush. Another brings back memories of a relationship that did not quite work out. And then there are those tracks that still get everyone moving, no matter how many years have passed.
That is the nostalgia at the heart of Heartbreak to High Notes.
The tour celebrates the R&B soundtrack of the 1990s and early 2000s, from emotional love songs and slow jams to the upbeat tracks that made their way onto dance floors.
It is an invitation to revisit the music that shaped a generation, with the shared experience of singing, dancing and reminiscing alongside fellow fans.
More than brunch: Music, games and a party atmosphere
While the music is the main attraction, the Old School R&B Brunch aims to offer more than a traditional brunch outing.
The experience brings together food, interactive games, live hosting and crowd-led moments, creating an atmosphere where guests can participate rather than simply sit back and listen.
The combination of music and social activities makes it an option for friends looking for a different kind of day out.
And with the Heartbreak to High Notes theme setting the tone, expect nostalgia to be at the centre of the experience.
For fans of classic R&B, it is an opportunity to reconnect with the songs that soundtracked their lives, and perhaps discover that they still know every word.
Three cities, one nostalgic soundtrack
With stops in Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town, the South African tour gives music lovers in three major cities the opportunity to be part of the experience.
The Durban event takes place on 24 October, followed by Johannesburg on 25 October, before the tour concludes in Cape Town on 1 November 2026.
If old-school R&B still has a special place on your playlist, this could be your chance to turn those favourite tracks into a day of music, memories and good company.
After all, some songs never really leave us. They just need the right crowd, the right atmosphere and a reason to sing them out loud again.
seanne.rall@iol.co.za
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