Come and enjoy spring in the garden by joining us on a free guided tour!
Free guided tours only on Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Normal Entry Fee applies. (No entry without Face mask)
Booking is essential to secure your place.
Limited space is available. Only 10 persons per tour.
For more information contact:
Etienne Smith or Loretta Floors
Email: E.Smith@sanbi.org.za or L.Floors@sanbi.org.za
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”.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Are your Fridays boring or is going out in the evening dreadful? Try our movie nights at #JozisNo1Outdoors a la picnic style and have a blissful outing.
Get your tickets now and watch action on a literary Big screen.
R100 adults and R60 kids at webtickets
Hosted by The Flix Open Air Cinema.
NB: In the light of our responsibility to ensure the wellbeing and safety of our staff and visitors, and with due consideration of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s directive, it is with great regret that we have taken the step to postpone this event until further notice.
Our gardens are getting smaller and this necessitates smaller trees that are more suitable than your traditional choices. University of Pretoria’s, Prof Braam van Wyk, from the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, will highlight various considerations for selecting trees for smaller Gauteng gardens, as well as best practices for their care.
Planting a tree carries a huge responsibility as they are long-lived and require a commitment to lifelong care. Selecting the wrong tree for a particular place and purpose can be an expensive mistake.
Examples of introduced and indigenous trees suitable for different purposes will be given, bearing in mind variation in their properties, including branching types and root systems.
Cost: R200 p/person
Booking essential: Call Linette on (012) 843 5000/5053 or e-mail L.Ferreira@sanbi.org.za
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 to take part in the orienteering-style ‘adventure dash’ will need to be equipped with headlamps and a keen sense of night-time navigation. Families are encouraged to bring blankets and a picnic basket and enjoy a live performance.
( Supported by Virgin Active)
Cost
Adults – R180 and Kids R100 (under 6 years go free)
Entertainment
MC: Good Hope FM Radio Presenter, Dan Corder
Artist: SA’s Latest Pop/R&B Star, Kerwin
What to bring
This is a strictly no waste event. Picnic basket and blanket (no food will be on sale and there will be no water stations), headlamps and torches, reusable coffee mugs, drinking cup, mug or bottle.
Regrettably, due to the corona virus outbreak, the talk with Dr Harald Jainta has been cancelled
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 has won the hearts of audiences in opera houses across the globe.
This summer, Capetonians will have a rare opportunity to hear her perform live on home ground. “This city is home to me and the Cape Town Opera, as well as Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, were some of my first musical experiences, so performing at Kirstenbosch feels like a beautiful return to where it all began,” said Matshikiza.
An exclusive Decca Classics recording artist, her debut album Voice of Hope was an eclectic arrangement of arias by Mozart and Puccini as well as traditional South African songs, while her follow up Arias showcased her later operatic roles from Puccini to Purcell. Concert goers will be enchanted by some of her favourite classical and African arias. “I will never tire of hearing the overture of Tannhäuser, for example, and the melodies of mbaqanga music,” she added.
Matshikiza’s performances will be accompanied by tenor Sipho Fubesi, the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra and Cape Town Opera Chorus, under the deft baton of Maestro Jeremy Silver. “Pumeza moved to the UK the same year I conducted my first show in South Africa, and our paths have been crisscrossing the world since. Although we have met many times, we have not had an opportunity to perform together, until now, so it is a special pleasure for me to finally share a stage with her, especially Kirstenbosch,” said Silver.
Every Sunday throughout the 2019/2020 summer, outdoor concerts are held at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, where you can picnic and relish some of South Africa’s best live music while the sun sets. Moyo Food trucks serving freshly made burgers, boerie rolls, chipstix, beverages and snacks will also be available at the concert.
Tickets cost R170/p – R220/p. Book now at any Pick n Pay or online
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: 021 4656440
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 the World creatively blended house, soul and traditional South African genres such as mbaqanga.
“My performances are all about mood and a deep, hypnotic groove. I love playing tracks that get people’s feet tapping and heads nodding before they realise it, regardless of genre, tempo, style. So fans at Kirstenbosch shouldn’t be surprised when they suddenly find themselves dancing,” said Sun-El.
Sun-El will be joined by Afro-pop protégé, Simmy. Simmy’s airy vocals and Sun-El’s irresistible beats have entranced dance floors across the country and beyond. Together, this duo has created some of the most memorable musical moments in recent years such as ‘Sonini’ and ‘Ntaba Ezikude’ and they are sure to give a performance concert-goers won’t soon forget.
Closing the day’s concert will be dancefloor diva, Busiswa, who will be making her debut at Kirstenbosch. Busiswa’s vocal prowess has led to countless hit collaborations with artists such as DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small, Prince Kaybee and even international icon, Beyoncé on The Lion King’s award-winning soundtrack, The Gift.
Busiswa’s latest hit ‘4 the Kulture’ has had people on their feet all summer and even inspired a viral social media dance challenge. Her Summer Sunset Concerts debut is sure to feature her incredible voice, infectious beats and catchy choreography that will have more than just heads bobbing. “Performing in Cape Town is always a highlight, and I can’t wait to do it for the culture at Kirstenbosch!” concluded Busiswa.
Bring family and friends, pack a picnic with food and refreshments and enjoy an energetic show in the most beautiful garden in Cape Town. Moyo food trucks will serve freshly made burgers, boerie rolls, chipstix, beverages and snacks at the concert.
Tickets cost R170/p – R220/p. Book now at any Pick n Pay or online
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 lyrics and choreography. “Limpopo Champions League turned one a few months ago. This album has put me on stages around the globe and I can’t wait to finally perform on Kirstenbosch’s,” said Madjozi.
The pop superstar topped her 2019 VogueWorld 100 honour with a spot on the BBC 1Xtra #HotFor2020 list, and is sure to make an impression on the Kirstenbosch stage. She has also been nominated in the 2020 Kids Choice Awards Favourite African Star category along with previous Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts performer, Shekhinah. Concert-goers will get to sing along and vosho to hits such as ‘Dumi HiPhone’, ‘Huku’, and of course her viral smash, ‘John Cena’. “Kelly Clarkson asked me to perform John Cena on her show and I was speechless when John Cena surprised me on stage,” she recalled.
The second half of the afternoon’s lineup, Prince Kaybee, is widely regarded as house royalty and the local super-producer has been behind some of the biggest hits in SA. His latest hit ‘Uwrongo’ with Shimza and Black Motion features Afro-soul newcomer Ami Faku, and is climbing local charts fast.
He also became an international award-winner this year by bringing home the Best Collaboration award from the 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards held in Nigeria for one of the songs for the summer, ‘Gugulethu’.
Old Mutual Kids Zone
As the main sponsor of Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts 2019/2020 season; Old Mutual will have an #OldMutualKidsZone from 16h00 – 18h30 at the concert. The Kids Zone will offer an exciting variety of entertainment for kids of all ages and the entry is FREE for concert-goers.
Bring family and friends, pack a picnic with food and refreshments and enjoy an energetic show in the most beautiful garden in Cape Town. Moyo food trucks be serving freshly made burgers, boerie rolls, chipstix, beverages and snacks at the concert.
Concert Tickets: Adults: R220, Youth (age 6 to 21 with ID): R170, Children under 6 years do not require a concert ticket.
Book now at any Pick n Pay or online here
Note: Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts are picnic-style, so bring a blanket and a picnic basket. All concerts take place irrespective of rain, regret no refunds are issued. The Kirstenbosch concert arena is a non-smoking venue, there will be no designated smoking areas available. Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the concert arena (this includes all smoking tobacco, e-cigarettes and vaporizers). The Cape Town Traffic Department will be deploying roadblocks outside Kirstenbosch to test for drinking and driving after each concert, concert-goers are encouraged to drink responsibly and ensure that they have a designated driver.
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 will host, a walkabout of the exhibition on Saturday, 7 March at 10 am. Visitors will be given an overview of the two components of the show: the one featuring the work of Lady Cynthia Tait and the other, which focusses on new work by BAASA artists.
Botanical art captures the beauty of the natural world in all its intricate detail. It also has an important scientific function and is crucial in the documentation and conservation of species. Read more here about the exhibition.
Entry Fees: Entry to the exhibition is free but garden entry fees apply; Kirstenbosch Garden entry tickets range from R20 to R75, children u/6 years enter free. BotSoc members with membership cards will gain free access to the garden and exhibition.
Queries: Catherine Gribble, Botanical Society, Kirstenbosch Branch Manager, 021 6715468
Entrance Fee: R20 00 per adult and R10.00 per learner
Enquiries: Leatitia 0726899654
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 thought-provoking lyrics and rich sound are the perfect ingredients to make them constantly stand out from the rest of the current Afrikaans market. Spoegwolf is also the first Afrikaans artist or band to reach the #1 spot on Apple Music!
Wanting to empower people to be the best version of themselves, Jo Black launched the “Be that Guy” movement – an overnight success – and he continues to touch hearts and minds with his positive thinking. He’s also a super talented, award-winning Afrikaans muso with millions of YouTube views and an album that went gold in just ten days. His genre can be described as easy listening Pub Rock, with inspirational songs that will make you smile and wanting more. He’s stoked to share the stage with Spoegwolf again.
Tickets:
Adults: R220. Youth (6-21 yrs with ID): R170. Children under 6 yrs: Free.
Important:
Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts are picnic-style and seating is on the grass, so do bring a picnic with food and refreshments plus a blanket or low chairs that do not obstruct the view of other concert-goers. NB: If consuming alcohol, please do so responsibly and ensure that you have a designated driver for your safety and that of others. Concerts take place irrespective of rain. The concert arena is a 100% non-smoking zone (includes e-cigarettes/vapes) and there are no designated smoking areas.
Please Note:
Tickets available exclusively at Webtickets for purchase at Pick n Pay outlets nationwide, and online at Webtickets. Kirstenbosch cannot guarantee that tickets purchased from third parties will be valid.
Picnic basket is allowed
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