ABOUT THE EVENT
Tyla at O2 Academy Brixton, London
Tyla plays O2 Academy Brixton in London, UK on Friday, October 16, 2026, as part of THE A*POP WORLD TOUR. The listed start time is 19:00 local time.
Tyla became a global star with Water, and her concerts centre on the dance moves and amapiano rhythms that made the song go viral.
Event details
- Tickets
- On sale on Ticketmaster
- Ticket limit
- Please note: There is a ticket Limit of 6 tickets per person and per credit card on this event
- Promoter
- Metropolis Music
- Seat map
From the official event listing
- Standing: Over 14s only.
- Seated: Over 8s only.
- Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
- Under 25s require ID to purchase alcohol.
- A max of 4 tickets per person and per household applies.
Quoted from the Ticketmaster listing for this date. Venue rules and times can change, so check the official page before you go.
THE LIVE SHOW
What Tyla concerts are like
A Tyla concert is a dance-focused party. She performs with a team of dancers through Water, Truth or Dare, Jump and Push 2 Start, blending amapiano log-drum beats with pop and R&B.
Water is the moment everyone waits for, with the crowd copying the famous dance. The set is compact because her catalogue is still young, but the energy stays high, and she often speaks proudly about South Africa between songs. Her dancers are central to the show, and the choreography matters as much as the vocals.
Tips for the London show
- Learn the Water dance; the crowd does it together.
- The headline set is relatively short, so arrive in time for the support act.
New to the music? Her album Tyla covers almost every song in the set.
Fans of Tyla also read our guides to Doja Cat, Tinashe and Megan Thee Stallion.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
About Tyla
Tyla is the South African singer from Johannesburg who took amapiano-influenced pop to the global charts with Water in 2023.
Water won the first-ever Grammy for Best African Music Performance, and her self-titled debut album established her 'popiano' sound.
- Origin
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Genre
- Amapiano / pop / R&B
- Active since
- 2019
- Notable work
- Tyla (2024)
- Known for
- Water, Push 2 Start, Jump, Truth or Dare, Art
Career highlights
- Water won the first Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance.
- Water became the first solo South African song in decades to enter the Billboard Hot 100.
- Her dance to Water became a viral trend on social media.
Getting to O2 Academy Brixton
O2 Academy Brixton is the venue for Tyla's London show. The listed address is 211 Stockwell Road, London. Check the venue's entry times and bag policy before the day, and plan your route home in advance, as large concerts often finish when public transport is at its busiest.
Travelling to London for the concert
Most visitors flying in for this show land at Heathrow Airport (LHR). Because it is a Friday show, the concert crowd lands on top of the usual weekend visitors, so hotels in London are worth booking early.
With a 19:00 start, the show will end late in the evening. Check the last train or bus back to where you are staying before you set off, and fly in the day before so a delayed flight does not cost you the concert.
Frequently asked questions
When does Tyla play O2 Academy Brixton?
Tyla is scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2026 at 19:00 local time at O2 Academy Brixton.
How do I get to O2 Academy Brixton?
O2 Academy Brixton is in London, UK. Use the map link on this page to plan your route and check local public transport options for the evening.
Open location in Google MapsWhere can I buy Tyla tickets for London?
Through the official Ticketmaster listing linked on this page; FlyVentis does not sell tickets itself.
What should I listen to before seeing Tyla?
Her album Tyla covers almost every song in the set.
Where is Tyla from?
Tyla is from Johannesburg, South Africa.
What is amapiano?
Amapiano is a South African style of house music with deep bass, log-drum sounds and jazzy piano.
