Carols at Kirstenbosch returns to its beautiful garden setting from 16 - 19 December 2021, join us in once again ushering in the Festive Season in an intimate setting filled with the melodious sounds of Christmas Carols as we raise funds and bring joy to the many beneficiaries supported by the Rotary Club of Kirstenbosch. […]
Create a creature & Nature’s Treasure Box
Event 1: Create a Creature Kirstenbosch: Gold Fields Environmental Education Centre will be hosting “Create a Creature” Waste art workshop for children aged 10-12 years on Wednesday, 6 October 2021 from 09h00 – 13h00. Children will enjoy an exploratory walk into Kirstenbosch Garden, searching for and observing creatures in the forest, fynbos, and rivers. On their return to the Education Centre they will use […]
Gold Fields Environmental Education Centre 2 day event
Event 1: Create a Creature Kirstenbosch: Gold Fields Environmental Education Centre will be hosting “Create a Creature” Waste art workshop for children aged 10-12 years on Wednesday, 21 July 2021 from 09h00 – 13h00. Children will enjoy an exploratory walk into Kirstenbosch Garden, searching for and observing creatures in the forest, fynbos, and rivers. On their return to the Education Centre they will […]
Nature’s Treasure Box
Gold Fields Environmental Education Centre will be hosting a “Nature’s Treasure Box" art workshop for children aged 6-9 years. It will be a morning filled with fun activities, storytelling, and an exploratory walk in our Garden. Children will create and decorate their special “Treasure Box” and will put their treasures from the Garden in their […]
Movie Nights with Galileo Open Air Cinema
The Galileo Open Air Cinema combines movie magic with delicious food, sensational views and an enchanting vibe! Watch your favourite films under a canopy of stars on our lawn every Thursday. Pack a picnic or purchase from the artisanal vendors on location. Doors open at 6pm, movie starts after sunset. Thu 11 March: Bohemian Rhapsody […]
Original Cape Art Exhibition
Original Cape Art is hosting an eclectic exhibition of paintings by 21 artists from the 9th February to the 17th February 2021. The exhibition is open daily from 10am to 5pm.
Nature’s Treasure Box & Create a Creature
Event 1: Nature's Treasure Box Kirstenbosch Gardens: Gold Fields Environmental Education Centre will be hosting a “Nature’s Treasure Box “art workshop for children aged 6-9 years on Thursday 17 December 2020 from 09h00 – 13h00. It will be a morning filled with fun activities, storytelling, and an exploratory walk in our Garden. Children will create and decorate their special “Treasure […]
Wednesday Talk with Alice Notten
Wednesday talk at Kirstenbosch
The talk is about birding adventures in Africa and the source of inspiration behind Mr. Watson’s new book titled “Peacocks & Picathartes – Reflections on Africa’s birdlife”. REGISTER HERE
Opera lovers prepare for Pumeza Matshikiza’s dazzling debut at Kirstenbosch
The Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts in association with Old Mutual will, for the first time, welcome South African lyric soprano Pumeza Matshikiza to the Garden’s stage on 22 March. Hailed as ‘one of today’s most exciting new operatic voices’ and considered a rising star of her generation by fans and professional critics alike, Matshikiza’s voice […]
Sun-El Musician, Simmy and Busiswa bring the beat to Kirstenbosch
On Sunday, 15 March, Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts held in association with Old Mutual will host local powerhouses, Sun-El Musician, Simmy and Busiswa. Since the unexpected success of Sun-El Musician’s 2017 smash debut single, ‘Akanamali’, Sun-El has produced a series of hits proving that it wasn’t just a fluke. His inevitable debut album, Africa to […]
Wednesday talk with Mathew Syphus
Mathew Syphus, will present an illustrated talk on the “Cape Clawless Otter”. Mathew's talk is about the Cape clawless otter as found here on the Cape peninsula and in particular along the Noordhoek and Kommetjie coastline. Entry fees: Free entry to our Wednesday talk but garden entry fees applies. Enquires: Cathy Abbott E-mail: cathya@wol.co.za/ Tel: […]
Sho Madjozi and Prince Kaybee to bring down the house
On Sunday, 8 March, Kirstenbosch will host two of South Africa’s most exciting acts, Sho Madjozi and Prince Kaybee. Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts held in association with Old Mutual have proudly showcased the best in local musical talent and excited with this double debut. Sho Madjozi, has enchanted audiences across the globe with her catchy […]
Earth Hour Adventure
Get into the spirit of Earth Hour by reconnecting with nature under the soft glow of the moon. Participants will get to explore the Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden by torchlight, while navigating their way to the hidden WWF check points dotted across a 5km course. The event is open to participants of all ages. Those wishing […]
Lady Tait Art Exhibition – Guided Exhibit Tour with Mary van Blommestein
Lady Tait Returns to Kirstenbosch exhibition is a first of its kind and simply a must-see. The exhibition also includes botanical art by top local artists from the Western Cape branch of the Botanical Artists Association of Southern Africa (BAASA). The exhibition is curated by Mary van Blommestein of the University of Cape Town (UCT) Irma Stern Museum. Mary […]