The well known artist and comedian, Emo Adams and his Band will be performing at the Harold Porter National Botanical Garden. Bring your family and friends and come and enjoy an evening of laughter with us. Don’t forget your picnic basket and blanket and come and enjoy the beautiful sunset. Ticket price: Adults - R130 […]
Harold Porter Summer Sunset Concert: Carols by candlelight
It is with great excitement that we once again announce that our Candle by Candlelight will be presented by the Gugulethu Tenors. Come along with your friends and family, bring your picnic basket and come sing along to your favourite Christmas carols. A song sheet and candle will be handed out to the adults and […]
Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert: New Year’s Eve
New Year's Eve at Kirstenbosch with Freshlyground, Nomadic Orchestra and Native Young will be the most memorable show for 2019. Freshlyground still hold the biggest show attendance record ever at Kirstenbosch! Add a bakkie full of awards, seven albums, multi-platinum sales and a most played song on radio in 2005 with “Doo Be Doo”, and […]
Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert: Goldfish
GoldFish return to Kirstenbosch on 29 December 2019. GoldFish and Kirstenbosch have become synonymous with the music fabric of Cape Town. After 12 Sold Out Kirstenbosch Concerts, Dom and Dave return to play what is famously their favourite show of the year. Now based in San Diego, GoldFish’s busy tour schedule means they are rarely […]
Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert: Cape Town Carols
Cape Town’s most-loved carols event will be happening 12 – 15 December 2019 at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Grab a picnic blanket, round up your friends and family and enjoy a wonderful evening set against what is unmistakably one of the world’s most magnificent backdrops. Proudly hosted by the Rotary Club of Kirstenbosch and sponsored […]
Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert: Watershed
With six albums, multi-platinum sales and numerous awards, Watershed will be kicking off their twenty-year anniversary in the industry at the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts on Sunday, 8 December 2019! Now a household name, this South African music success story has had a hit list of singles that way surpasses the years they’ve been rocking. […]
Professional Cape Artists Exhibition
Professional Cape Artists is featuring a group of popular local artists' ceramics and sculptures. Well worth a visit to the Richard Crowie Hall in Kirstenbosch next to the Kirstenbosch Tea Room. Landscapes of our Fauna and flora and our fynbos are featured. Entry fees: Free entry to our exhibition but garden entry fees apply. Contact […]
Night under the stars
Hazel food market presents a night under the stars. Food from all corners of the globe will be offered and for the sweet tooth we also have some surprises. Hand made goods that are truly special will also be for sale. Beer, wine, gin and cocktails for the thirsty. Live music will be performed to […]
Room to grow Wednesday talk with Mike Picker
Mike Picker, Emeritus Professor, UCT and author, will present an illustrated talk on “Exploring the megadiverse insect life of South Africa”. Mike’s talk will showcases the unique and remarkably rich insect life of the winter rainfall regions of South Africa. Free entry to our Wednesday talk but garden entry fees applies. Enquires: Cathy Abbott Tel.: […]
The Cape Bonsai Kai Exhibition
The Cape Bonsai Kai is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and is one of the oldest Bonsai Clubs in South Africa having started in 1970. The art of bonsai was formally introduced to South Africa by Betty Lucas in about 1945. Some of her bonsai are still housed in the Bonsai Arboretum in Stellenbosch. […]
Book launch and talk at Pretoria NBG
Field Guide to the Succulent Euphorbias of southern Africa, talk presented by co-author Rolf Becker. A new book called Field Guide to the Succulent Euphorbias of southern Africa will be launched on 4 December. Join us for an interesting talk about succulent euphorbias, presented by author Rolf Becker. Hosted by South African National Biodiversity Institute […]
Oasis Experience
On Saturday 30th of November 2019 the Oasis Experience returns with a musical sanctuary for the whole family. General Access Phase 1 - Adult General Access - R130 Phase 2 - Adult General Access - R160 Phase 3 - Adult General Access - R180 Phase 4 - Adult General Access - R220 Kids Tickets (limited […]
Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts postponed
Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts in association with Old Mutual, are postponing the remaining three shows this season. We apologise for the inconvenience caused. Read more... Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts in association with Old Mutual released the list of artistes performing in the upcoming season and features a diverse mix of genres with fresh, exciting new […]
Self Defense Aerobathon for Charity
Miss Bachelorette South Africa 2020 finalist, Siphuxolo Mazwi is taking a stand against acts of gender based violence during the sixteen days of activism for charity with the aim of raising funds for ThyRest Restoration Home, which is serving women from all socio-economic backgrounds, who have been victims/survivors of sexual abuse; rape; human trafficking.etc The […]
Wednesday talk with Gary Goldman at Kirstenbosch
Mushroom Guru and Author, Gary Goldman, will present an illustrated talk on “Mushrooms and other Fungi”. He will share with us his considerable knowledge of regional mushrooms and fungi. Free entry to our Wednesday talk but garden entry fees applies. Enquires: Cathy Abbott Tel.: 021 4656440 E-mail: cathya@wol.co.za