Starting on 9 June, 2026, the internationally acclaimed Crystal Children’s Choir (CCC) makes a two-concert stop in Johannesburg before moving on to Cape Town for performances at the Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre with Lyrikos Community Youth Choir and Parklands College Choir and St. George’s Cathedral, with the South African Youth Choir.
Based in San Francisco and directed by Karl Chang, this visit marks the ensemble’s first visit to the country. Known for its vibrant tone, cultural versatility, and commitment to musical excellence, CCC will participate in a series of collaborative performances with leading South African youth and community choirs.
The Minnesota Boychoir (MBC) tour, that begins on 15 June, will include several school performances to mark Youth Day on 16 June, in Pretoria and Johannesburg, the highlight of which is sure to be a performance with the Drakensberg Boys Choir at the Joburg Theatre. The Cape Town leg includes two school performances at the NG Kerk Denneoord with the South Cape Children’s Choir and the Good Shepherd Anglican Church with Lyrikos Community Youth Choir. The final concert for this impressive ensemble will be at the Hugo Lambrecht’s Music Centre.
Led by Executive & Artistic Director Mark Johnson, The Minnesota Boychoir will join forces with groups including the Meadowlands Chorale, Drakensberg Boys Choir, South Cape Children’s Choir, the Cape Town Children’s Choir, and Lyricos Community Youth Choir. The tour will showcase a diverse program blending American and South African choral traditions, highlighting cultural exchange and the unifying power of music. Founded more than 60 years ago, the Minnesota Boychoir has performed across five continents and is known for its artistic excellence and commitment to youth music education.
Crystal Children’s Choir shows, ticket links
SOWETO:Â Monday, June 10, 2026, 5:30pm | The Morris Isaacson Centre for Music
With Meadowlands Chorale
Free reservations: https://qkt.io/XHpSNz
CAPE TOWN: Friday, June 12, 2026, 7:30pm | Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre
with Lyrikos Community Youth Choir and Parklands College Choir
Tickets R50:Â https://qkt.io/8NPVxw
CAPE TOWN: Saturday, June 23, 2026, 4:00pm | St. George’s Cathedral
with South African Youth Choir
Tickets R200: https://qkt.io/xtpiWm
Minnesota Boychoir shows, ticket links
ORLANDO WEST:Â Sunday, 14 June 2026, 15:00 | Holy Cross Anglican Church
with Meadowlands Chorale
FREE reservations on Quicket: https://qkt.io/OCpxcG
PRETORIA: Wednesday, 17 June, 2026, 18:30pm | St. Mary’s DSG School for Girls
with St. Mary’s Singers
Tickets R50: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/364808-voices-and-vibes/#/
JOHANNESBURG: Friday, 19 June, 2026, 18:30pm | Joburg Theatre, Mandela Stage
with Drakensberg Boys Choir
Tickets R280-420: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1480543322
GEORGE: Saturday, 20 June, 2026, 18:30pm | NG Kerk Denneoord
with the South Cape Children’s Choir
Benefit concert for South Cape Children’s Choir
KENSINGTON: Tuesday, 23 June, 2026, 19:00pm | Good Shepherd Anglican Church
with Lyrikos Community Youth Choir
Benefit concert in aid of the Foyer Project Fund
Tickets R50:Â Parish: 069 818 1066
CAPE TOWN: Wednesday, 24 June, 2026, 19:00pm | Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre
with Cape Town Children’s Choir
FREE reservations on Quicket: https://qkt.io/5LYMse
 In a nutshell
South African Tour – Crystal Children’s Choir and Minnesota Boychoir
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