Nothing says summer in Cape Town quite like a Sunday sunset jol on the grassy slopes of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. Pack a picnic, pop open a bottle of wine, let the kids run wild, and enjoy live performances from South Africa’s most talented musicians (as well as a few international guests). From rock, jazz, R&B, and hip hop, to folk and big band swing, the incredibly popular Old Mutual Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts appeal to all ages and tastes. Get there early to claim your spot and soak in the vibe as the sun slips behind the mountain peaks!

2013/2014 Summer Line-up:

24 Nov 2013: Prime Circle, R85 – R120

Prime_Circle

1 Dec 2013: Jack Parow, Francois van Coke, and Guests (R65 – R90)

8 Dec 2013: Tailor, Matthew Mole, and Nakhane Toure (R65 – R90)

12 Dec 2013: Rotary Christmas Carols (R10 – R65)

13 – 15 Dec 2013: Rotary Christmas Carols (R15 – R75)

22 Dec 2013: Mango Groove (R85 – R120)

29 Dec 2013: Oliver Mtukudzi (Zimbabwe) (R85 – R120)

31 Dec 2013: New Year’s Eve with Goldfish, Yoav, and Tailor (R290)

5 Jan 2014: The Parlotones (R115 – R145)

12 Jan 2014: MACSTANLEY with Craig Hinds, and Ard Matthews (R85 – R120)

19 Jan 2014: Johnny Clegg (R115 – R145)

26 Jan 2014: Jimmy Nevis (R65 – R90)

2 Feb 2014: Fokofpolisiekar (R65 – R90)

9 Feb 2014: Civil Twilight (USA) (R85 – R120)

16 Feb 2014: Freshlyground (R85 – R120)

23 Feb 2014: The Cape Philharmonic Orchestra (R85 – R120)

2 Mar 2014: Mi Casa (R85 – R120)

9 Mar 2014: Hugh Masekela (R85 – R120)

16 Mar 2014: Cape Town Folk n Acoustic Music Festival (R65 – R90)

23 Mar 2014: Desmond and the Tutus with Shortstraw (R65 – R90)

30 Mar 2014: Lira (R85 – R120)

6 Apr 2014: Jeremy Loops (R65 – R90)

Lira

Ticket details

  • Tickets purchased online through Webtickets and must be redeemed for a concert ticket at a Kirstenbosch Ticket Office.
  • Proof of age must be produced for each Youth ticket (ages 6-21) redeemed at Kirstenbosch. Children under 6 are free. All tickets, for all age groups, for the New Year’s Eve concert are at full price.
  • Concert gates will be open from 16:00 – 20:00 and concerts start at 17:30. (Please note that the New Year’s Eve concert starts at 20:00).
  • Tickets will be available at Kirstenbosch from the Tuesday before each concert, when online tickets are sold out. Call +27 (0)21 761 2866 for more info.
  • Please note: no refunds are accepted, according to Kirstenbosch ticketing policy.

 

Useful info:

Address: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Rhodes Drive, Newlands, Cape Town

Tel: +29 (0)21 799 8783

Email: kirstenboschinfo@sanbi.org.za

 

Don’t miss out on summer’s coolest concerts! Who are you keen to see live on stage?

 

Image 1 by Chris Preen