There’s something magical in the summer air at Kirstenbosch on a Sunday evening. Maybe it’s the fresh air, the addictive festive season feeling, or the celebration of Cape Town’s favourite jams.
Or perhaps it’s simply a combination of all three that makes Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts an absolute hit for locals and visitors alike.
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Gather your picnic baskets, prepare to go on a lyrics revision session if you must, and tell Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens that you’ll see them soon for another season of Cape Town’s summer staple.
Here’s who you can watch perform at Kirstenbosch this month:
Goldfish
Goldfish are an electronic-instrumental South African duo known globally. Some of South Africa’s biggest musical stars, the artists are known for mixing African rhythms and jazz melodies to produce a unique house sound.
The duo is often recognised for their stage presence, energy and special ability to engage with the crowd. Seeing them perform live is an experience you don’t want to miss.
- Date: 8 January
Mango Groove
The iconic South African Afropop band, Mango Groove, is making another appearance on the Kirstenbosch stage. The 11-piece band, which fuses pop and township music, gives South Africans familiar and exciting performances.
Mango Groove was founded in 1984 but stays relevant today, making their concerts a great environment for people across generations to bond over music.
- Date: 15 January
Cape Town Opera
Cape Town’s professional opera company, the Cape Town Opera, was founded in 1999 and is highly regarded for its impressive productions.
Our country’s largest performing arts organisation, the Cape Town Opera gives audiences a beautiful experience of celebrating national identity through South African music, both new and old.
- Date: 22 January
Sun-El Musician, Simmy
Powerhouse producer and DJ Sun-El Musician joins musician and composer Sunny on the Kirstenbosch stage to wind down January on an exciting note.
The artists will use their distinctive styles to put on an unforgettable show of electronic dance music mixed with neo-soul, neo-folk, and experimental pop.
- Date: 29 January
Details
- Book: Tickets for all performances can be purchased on Webtickets
- Location: Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, Rhodes Drive, Newlands
- Time: Gates open at 4pm, performances start at 5.15pm
Terms and conditions
- All Kirstenbosch concerts take place irrespective of rain
- No refunds are issued
- Children under 6 years do not require a concert ticket
- The Kirstenbosch concerts are completely non-smoking events, there are no designated smoking areas
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Picture: Cape Town Tourism
