An awesome double act of Afrikaans artistry happening 23 February. Spoegwolf began their musical odyssey looking for something real and raw - like the heartbeat of an animal. After a few tuneful tweaks, they quickly earned their status as the Face of Alternative Afrikaans Music and have already dropped three albums. Pundits agree that their […]
The Cape Town Folk ‘n Acoustic Music Festival at Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts
The Cape Town Folk ‘n Acoustic Music Festival brings to the stage the best of South Africa’s folk and acoustic talent in a unique concert setting. On the 16 February, an incredible line up of top South Africa artists will share their stories with you. Ross Learmonth [Prime Circle frontman] who just released his first […]
AKA at Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts
According to therawafrica.com, “bad boy AKA takes the crown as the best rapper in Africa and has become a household name all over the continent.” Also known as the “Supa Mega”, he’s spent the last six years pushing boundaries in the African hip hop scene with a series of killer singles and albums. When the […]
Kwesta & Lady Zamar at Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts
On Sunday, 2 February Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert stage will host South Africa’s best selling hip-hop artist, Kwesta, for the first time and welcome back local vocal powerhouse, Lady Zamar. Hot off Kwesta's recent collaboration with 2020 Grammy nominee, Rick Ross, and just a few weeks ahead of the release of his highly anticipated new […]
GoodLuck at Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts
Chart-topping, award-winning and globe-trotting GoodLuck have rocked sold-out shows across SA, Europe, Asia, Africa and the UK. While their epic sound is rooted in SA with the rhythms of Afrobeat, Afro-house, tribal music and African drums lining their songs, GoodLuck’s sonic style is defined by a modern electronic edge with global crossover appeal. They’ve also […]
The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra at Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts
A much-loved favourite among all orchestral aficionados, The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra never disappoints. This year, Brandon Phillips takes the baton, with soloists Gabriella von Durkheim on flute, Peter Martens on cello and Jordan Brooks on violin. Sets include Berlioz Roman Carnival, Doppler Hungarian Pastoral Fantasy (flute), Tchaikovsky Romeo and Julieta Overture Fantasia, Saint Saens […]
Mi Casa at Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts
The dynamic and highly addictive verve of Mi Casa has resulted in eight sold-out shows at the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts, many more on the continent and overseas, eight smash hit #1 singles and too many platinum sales and awards to count. This is what cements Mi Casa’s total dance music domination - and you’ll […]
Lady Tait Art Exhibition
The Kirstenbosch Branch of the Botanical Society will host an exhibition of the watercolour paintings of Lady Cynthia Tait (1894-1962) from January 16 to March 15 in the Richard Crowie Hall at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Lady Tait was a botanical illustrator with a passion for South African flowers. Her paintings were inherited by granddaughter, […]
Room to grow Wednesday talk with Marijke Honig at Kirstenbosch
Marijke Honig, Landscape Designer, Environmentalist and Author, will present an illustrated talk on Green Buildings and Landscapes of the 21st Century. Marijke’s talk will deal with the questions – 'How will built environments contribute to the urban ecosystem?' and 'What practices and innovation can we expect to see?' Entry fees Price at the door: Adults-R75; […]
Professional Cape Artists Exhibition
A selected group of local and other African Artists exhibiting an array of Paintings Ceramics and Sculpture in wood. Entry fees: Free entry to our exhibition but garden entry fees apply. Contact details: Tel.: 021-7998621
Summer Sunset Concert: Jimmy Nevis with opening acts, Craig & Paxton
On 5 January 2020, Jimmy Nevis will perform at #KBRocks with warming-up acts Craig Lucas and Paxton Fielies. Alternative pop singer/songwriter and producer, Jimmy Nevis has notched up four #1 hits and four national radio top 10’s. Inspired by Bruno Mars, Flume and The Script, he’s collaborated with MiCasa, Pascal & Pearce, Kwesta and Sketchy Bongo […]
New Year’s Eve with Freshlyground and opening acts: Nomadic Orchestra & Native Young
The New Year's Eve Concert at Kirstenbosch is set to sizzle! #KBRocks veterans, Freshlyground, still hold the biggest show attendance record ever at the 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 Freshlyground is to SA what U2 […]
Summer Sunset Concert: Goldfish
GoldFish return to their spiritual home, 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 […]
Summer Sunset Concert: Shekinah & Unathi
On 22 December, two of Mzanzi’s most loved and lauded female power performers, Shekhinah and Unathi, are set to grace the stage at Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts in association with Old Mutual for the very first time. Kicking off this double dose of musical magic with her easy listening melodies, will be singer, songwriter, Idols […]
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 […]