In just a few weeks, the gorgeous Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden hosts an exciting summer attraction! Known as the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts, this is a series of open-air concerts situated within the beautiful setting that Kirstenbosch provides, all presented by many of South Africa’s famous musicians!
A firmly established attraction in the Western Cape, this series of concerts has drawn multitudes of visitors to the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, among them, both local and tourist alike. Bringing the beauty of nature to the open-air concert theme, the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts provide a one-of-a-kind entertainment attraction in the beautiful Cape Town area of Newlands.
Enjoy the fresh air provided by the gardens of Kirstenbosch in the company of friends and family while you’re being entertained by South Africa’s best talent!
The Line-Up for the 2015-2016 Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts Series
| DATE | ARTIST | COST |
| 22 NOV – 17:30 | Freshlyground (2) | R110p/p – R150p/p |
| 29 NOV – 17:30 | Zonke Dikana (2) | R110p/p – R150p/p |
| 6 DEC – 17:30 | Arno Carstens (2) | R110p/p – R150p/p |
| 13 DEC – 17:30 | Mango Groove (2) | R110p/p – R150p/p |
| 17 – 20 DEC – 17:30 | Carols at Kirstenbosch | R20p/p – R100p/p |
| 27 DEC – 17:30 | Jimmy Nevis (2) | R110p/p – R150p/p |
| 31 DEC – 19:00 | New Year’s Eve Concert: Jeremy Loops and Grassy Spark | R330p/p |
| 3 JAN – 17:30 | The Parlotones (3) | R140p/p – R175p/p |
| 10 JAN – 15:00 | Prime Circle (2) | R110p/p – R150p/p |
| 17 JAN – 15:15 | Karen Zoid and Francois van Coke (2) | R110p/p – R150p/p |
| 24 JAN – 17:30 | Mi Casa (2) | R110p/p – R150p/p |
| 31 JAN – 17:30 | The Soil (2) | R110p/p – R150p/p |
| 7 FEB – 17:00 | Cape Town Folk ‘n Acoustic Music Festival (2) | R110p/p – R150p/p |
| 14 FEB – 17:15 | Matthew Mole / Rubber Duc (2) | R110p/p – R150p/p |
| 21 FEB – 17:30 | Goldfish (2) | R110p/p – R150p/p |
| 28 FEB – 17:30 | The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra (2) | R110p/p – R150p/p |
| 6 MAR – 17:15 | Shortstraw/The Plastics (1) | R80p/p – R110p/p |
| 13 MAR – 17:15 | Al Bairre/Bye Beneco (1) | R80p/p – R110p/p |
| 20 MAR – 17:15 | Zebra & Giraffe / Monark (1) | R80p/p – R110p/p |
| 21 MAR – 17:30 | Jack Parow /PHFAT | R110p/p – R150p/p |
| 27 MAR – 17:15 | Beatenberg/John Wizards (2) | R110p/p – R150p/p |
| 3 APR – 17:15 | December Streets/The Vanilla (1) | R80p/p – R110p/p |
Ticketing information
The full details concerning the tickets are below. The number listed after each concert above is an indication of the ticket price rate for the concert.
| Rate 1 | Rate 2 | Rate 3 | |
| Adults | R 110 | R 150 | R 175 |
| Youth (6-21 yrs with ID) | R 80 | R 110 | R 140 |
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The ticketing information concerning the Carols at Kirstenbosch concerts is below.
| 17-Dec | 18-Dec | 19-Dec | 20-Dec | |
| Adults | R 90 | R 100 | R 100 | R 100 |
| Children (6-8 years) | R 65 | R 75 | R 75 | R 75 |
| Children (2-5 years) | R 20 | R 25 | R 25 | R 25 |
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Additional details concerning the concerts
The gates open at 16:00. The concerts go ahead even if it rains. Unfortunately, no refunds are issued.
Rules
The organisers of the concerts invite you to enjoy the concert and also to make sure to abide by the following:
- Bring a bag for all your litter to take home. This is a bin-free World Heritage Site.
- Make sure to leave the garden by 20:00.
- Respect the peace and cleanliness of neighbouring residential areas when leaving.
- Bring low chairs only to prevent obstructing the view of other audience members.
- Please refrain from smoking in the audience.
- Stay off the stage and flowerbeds.
Picnic Hampers
Picnic hampers are available from the restaurant of moyo Kirstenbosch (+27(0)21 762 9585) or the Kirstenbosch Tea Room (+27(0)21 797 4883). Refreshments will be on sale at all the concerts.
Disabled Parking
Any car displaying a disabled parking disk will be given special parking in the service area 400 metres past the main entrance off Rhodes Drive.
Concert Info
Tel: +27(0)21 799 8783/8620/8773
Location
Rhodes Drive, Newlands
Are you ready?
Prepare to enjoy these many concerts presented by South Africa’s finest artists in the magnificent Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.
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