The Two Oceans Aquarium, in collaboration with Texx and the City, will host their second stripped-down series of events this winter, featuring some of the Mother City’s best bands. This year’s After Dark lineup includes ISO, Yndian Mynah, Van Der Aven, Retro Dizzy, MaxX & Love and Orah & The Kites.
The viewing area in front of the I&J Ocean Exhibit will be transformed into a cosy, living room-style setting where you can enjoy two bands each evening for three nights in June, July and August 2023.
Get there early before the music starts at 8pm and explore the Two Ocean Aquarium when the lights are low.
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‘We’re thrilled to bring After Dark back to the Two Oceans Aquarium! Experiencing incredible South African talent in front of our window into the ocean is certainly going to be Cape Town’s most unique music experience, and it’s incredibly exciting to be working with Texx and the City again to bring back this exciting concert series. See you there!’ said Two Oceans Aquarium Marketing Manager Devon Bowen.
Speaking about the return of After Dark, Texx and the City’s Founder and Editor Tecla Ciolfi said, ‘The Two Oceans Aquarium is one of my favourite places in the world, so to have the honour to return to do this event series post-Covid is incredibly exciting for me. This year we’ve put together the most phenomenal line-up, and I can’t wait to share it with everyone!’
28 June 2023: Van Der Aven and Orah & The Kites
After Dark‘s first concert features two exciting up-and-coming Cape Town bands: Van Der Aven’s indie folk-acoustic tunes (with South African flair) and Orah & The Kites’ ever-evolving indie-alternative vibes.
- Date: 28 June, doors open at 6:30pm
- Cost: R350
- Tickets: Purchase tickets
26 July 2023: ISO and Retro Dizzy
The eclectic sounds of South African progressive rock pioneers ISO and the psychedelic rock of local band Retro Dizzy promise to be a treat at July’s After Dark.
- Date: 26 July, doors open at 6:30pm
- Cost: R350
- Tickets: Purchase tickets
30 August 2023: MaxX & Love and Yndian Mynah
The jazzy blues of MaxX & Love, followed by the dreamy post-rock notes of Yndian Mynah, round out the final set of After Dark’s 2023 series.
- Date: 30 August, doors open at 6:30pm
- Cost: R350
- Tickets: Purchase tickets
Tickets for each event are limited to 180 people. Doors open at 6:30pm, with the first act taking the stage at 8pm and the second act taking the stage at 9pm. There will be a cash bar, and food can be purchased before and during the event.
Cape {town} Etc discount: Enjoy the most worthwhile one-night stay in Cape Town with the best seaside views for R1 699 (valued at R 2 620). Get it here.
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Picture: Two Oceans Aquarium / Facebook