Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts are a fantastic combination of music, fun and magnificent scenic views. Held at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town, this music festival takes place every Sunday from November to April. The concerts feature a large number of South African artists and international music bands.
Musical Celebrations: Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts in Cape Town
Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts are musical events that take place every Sunday in Cape Town from November to April. The music festival is held at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and features national and international artists and music bands. Providing an additional charm to the concerts is the breathtaking mountain landscape that surrounds the concert venue.
Celebrating life and music, the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts in Cape Town feature musical shows that would entertain music lovers with diverse tastes. Ranging from pop rock to acoustic rock, punk rock, hard rock, jazz, folk, and other forms, the music at the concerts enlivens the Sunday evenings in Cape Town.
The musical concerts present a large number of artists including renowned South African singers as well as popular international bands. Artists at the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts include Chris Chameleon, Carols by Candlelight, Plush, Vusi Mahlasela, Neo Muyanga, Flat Stanley, Seether, Watershed, Ismael Lo, The Parlotones, Arno Carstens, The Rudimentals, Karen Zoid, Goldfish and many others. Musicians and singers also put up collaborative performances at the concerts.
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Tickets to the Concerts and Other Information
Tickets to the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts are available at Kirstenbosch visitors' center on Fridays and Saturdays, before every concert. Tickets are also sold at the entrances of the concert venues on Sundays just before the concert begins.
The prices of the tickets vary according to the type of audience. For example for students and holders of Botanical Society membership cards, the tickets cost R 30 to R 35. All others have to pay R 40 to R 50 for the tickets. Bookings for tickets can be made in advance via telephone but that will cost people an extra fee of R 10 for every ticket.
Dining Options at Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts
Refreshments are available at the premises of the gardens. Moreover, there are eateries like Silvertee Restaurant and Kirstenbosch Tea Room which offer food and snacks to the visitors. There is a Kid's Zone beside the restaurant where children can play games and participate in activities designed especially for them. The visitors can stay at the venue till 8 pm after which they have to leave the grounds.
Visitors at Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts cannot only enjoy some good music but can also organize picnics at the botanical gardens with the spectacular scenic views serving as an idyllic backdrop. The atmosphere at these concerts is casual and relaxed so that the tourists can feel at home. During this music festival, the Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden and the surrounding mountains spring to life with the vibrant music echoing in the air.
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