Kirstenbosch

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 […]

On Friday 14 February, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden welcomes all love birds and nature lovers to enjoy Valentine’s Day in the Garden. The breath-taking backdrop of nature will be open for an extended hour, until 20h00. Sarah Struys, Events & Tourism Manager of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden says that Kirstenbosch has always been a popular […]

Conservationist and author, Richard Peirce, will present an illustrated talk “Cuddle me, kill me". Richard's talk will give a true account of South Africa’s captive lion breeding and canned hunting industry. Entry fees: Free entry to our Wednesday talk but garden entry fees applies. Enquires: Cathy Abbott E-mail: cathya@wol.co.za/ Tel: 021 4656440

Edwin Rye is an award winning gardener, he will present an illustrated talk on 'Flowers, flowers everywhere! Flowers growing, lowers as decoration. Flowers in art.' Entry fees Free entry to our Wednesday talk but garden entry fee applies. Enquires: Cathy Abbott Tel.: 021 465 6440 E-mail: cathya@wol.co.za  

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 […]

January 29 Marijke Honig Green Buildings & Landscapes of the 21st century  :  exciting changes ahead February 05 Edwin Rye Flowers, flowers everywhere! Flowers growing, lowers as decoration flowers in art. February 19 Richard Peirce Cuddle Me, Kill Me  : Canned Lion Hunting March 04 Rosalind Spears Lady Anne Barnard, Balcarres and the Cape March […]

Regrettably, due to the corona virus outbreak, the talk with Dr Harald Jainta has been cancelled  

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]