These sunset concerts are the only place to be on a Sunday evening.
The summer sunset concerts are back! And, as usual, the magnificent gardens of Kirstenbosch provide the backdrop for these open-air gigs – the perfect place to spend lazy afternoons. It’s also a fantastic picnic location, so bring along a blanket and a hamper of goodies.
2019/2020 Lineup announced
As per tradition, the line-up is a mix of international stars and local favourites. Among those gracing the stage this year are Freshlyground, scheduled to play on New Year’s Eve. It’s an extra-special concert, as it’ll be the last time the band – in its current incarnation – will be playing together.
| Date | Artist | Cost | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2019 | Freshlyground | TBC | TBC |
Important note Tickets for all Kirstenbosch concerts are available from Webtickets. Sarah Struys, events manager at Kirstenbosch said in a statement: “Only tickets purchased at Webtickets.co.za are legitimate tickets. Please do not purchase tickets from any other websites, as it may be a scam, and there is no guarantee of the validity of tickets bought from any other source.”
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231 Responses to “Kirstenbosch Concerts: The 2019/ 2020 Summer Lineup”
Megan Snyders
Please will you send me the line-up as soon as its available 🙂
Thank you!!!!
Kirstin
Hi, this link is old. Is it possible to book tickets for December 2019? And are there other dates announced? All info online is out of date.
Sue Ford
I’d like to find out the summer concerts line-up at Kirstenbosch
Shea
Your Weticket link takes you to the 2018/2019 ticket sales. Where can I find the complete lineup for 2019/2020.
Ilze Solomon
Please send me the list of sunset shows for 2019/20
Ina Kodetzki
Please send me more information about concerts in feb mar 2020. Thx from Germany
Nicky Sheridan
When will tickets be on sale for Freshly Ground’s December 31st concert in Kirstenbosch?
Thanks!!
Mandy
Hi..the articles says the 2019/20 line up is announced but where guys…please
Sue Manners-Wood
Please send lineup
Kerry Graham
Where can one find the line up for the Kirstenbosch summer concerts?
Ole Skarin
Please send me the line up for november and december at K.
BR
Ole
Khlukaxi
Plz send me the line up for 2019/20 concerts at Kirstenbosch
Janet joubert
Please add my email to your newsletter.
Thanks
Janet
n.schaapveld
please send me the line up concerts for feb/march 2020 at Kirstenbosch
Azania Swart
Please send me the line up for the 2019/2020 summer concerts at Kirstenbosch.
Raashied
Excited to see the line up!!! 🙂
claudine keytsman
Can we already book a summer concert at Kirstenbosch on sunday 2/2/20 ?
Nikita
Will Simmy be on the lineup in 2019/2020?
Carl van der Westhuizen
What is the lineup for Sunday 22nd December at Kirstenbosch. ???????
Michael
Thank you!
Marika
Concerts for 2019 and 2020 line up
Jennifer Wilson
Please let me know about the concerts for 2020.
Abie
I have been putting this off each year since it started but please send the summer lineup, on my to do list !!!!!!!
andrew van zyl
2019-2020 concncertslineup
Rita Jensen
Let me know the next Events of Konzert Kistenboch in 2019 /2020
Bridget mary Hannaford
Is there a Christmas concert
Bridget mary Hannaford
Hi Is there a Carols service this year?
Brett Sparks
Let me know the 2020 lineup at Kirstenbosch. I love to come to these!!
Khanya
2019/20 concert program please
Thanks
Betty Morley
Attended our first concert earlier this year an want to know whats on
anele gcasamba
I am doing my assessment so I chose your concert I want to know about the quotation for the booking
Colin Wood
2019/20 concert program please
Tnks
Jenni fillies
Please send me upcoming summer concerts 2019/2020
Doanne Viljoen
Please send me the summer concerts lineup. Many thanks!
Doanne Viljoen
please send program from Sept 2019 to April 2020
rob broeren
curious about the new programme
Andrea Mendelson
Pls add me to mailing list for summer concerts
Nolonwabo
Concerts info
Stacey Brauns
Pls sende details of upcoming shows
Margaret Botha
please send program from Sept 2019 to April 2020
Clive
Who will be performing on Sunday 29th December 2019?
Lizl Schmidt
Good day Please let me know about the 2019/2020 summer concerts
William
Any news about the 2019/20 line-up of summer concerts?
Nikki Benatar
Hi William
It usually gets released towards the end of October. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, and you’ll be among the first to know.
Lizaan
What are the dates of the 2019 Nov/Dec concerts? Or by when will we know?
tina
i would like to inquire for 80 staff members a show and eats what the cost is
Bettie Conradie
Ontvang graag u nuusbrief
Gabriele
Wir sind am 22.12.2019 im Botanischen Garten- wann und wo erfährt man, was für ein Konzert statt- findet und wo die Tickets zu bekommen sind?
anita lloyd
Looking forward!
Peer Kuczewski
Hi,
Be in SA in November and like to know when the new Line up / dates för the Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts will be published and tickets can be ordered.
Thanks and regards
Peer from Germany
Hilary
I would like to know what concerts will be held in Kirstenbosch in Dec 2019 and Jan 2020
Tanya L Coletz
hi
when is summer2019/20 concert details going to be released?
Janine Myburgh
I would like to receive info on events at Kirstenbosch please.
Steffen Richter
There is already a plan for the 15th of December 2019, Thanks for info and greetings from Germany
Penny
Desperately looking for ticket to the Amanda black concert for ttoday (3/3/2019)
Mervin Cupido
Goodmorning all.
Is there still tickets available for the event on 24/02/2019?Can I get tickets at the event?
The Inside Guide
Hi Mervin. Unfortunately, the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra concert for 24 February is sold out.
Carlene Johnson
Can you please let me know where I can park with a disabled person in a wheelchair for the Philamonic orchestra concert on the 24 February 2019. Many thanks Carlene
Lauren Swart
Please can you tell me your eastern program
Nikki Benatar
Hi Lauren
I’m not sure what you mean? Can you explain a little more?
Sheron
I have tickets for james Morrison tomorrow eve. is it also picnic style or seated?
Bruce
Do I have to buy a ticket for my 8 month old daughter
Lauren Schneider
Hi, I bought Goldfish General Admission tickets in section Freie Platzwahl. Where about is this situated on the grounds? I don’t think this is VIP.
– Lauren
Sizwe
Dear Reader
I want to know if you like give up coming rappers a shot at performing in your concert and if you do how do you book yourself in to perfom
Howard
At what time do allow allow entrance to the “BOWL” for the Boney M Concert on Dec 23rd 18?
Thanks
Nommie
Desperately looking for one ticket to Micasa concert this afternoon.
Lauren
HI
I am desperate to get 6 tickets to Mi Casa tomorrow evening and see that it is booked out!!! ANY chance there will be any tickets sold at the door? PLEASE! It is my boyfriend’s 18th birthday!
Lisa
We want to go to the concert of Lira on Sunday 30th December.
Is it possible to buy tickets at the entrance?
Kind regards
Rorschach
Beatenberg?
Charms
Hi we are interested in the Christmas Carols. Noted theres no price so we cant book. Kindly advise.
The Inside Guide
Hi there, Charms. Information for the Kirstenbosch Carols will only be available in November, we will update as soon as the information is released 🙂
Lisa
I cannot seem to find out if we need to get tickets for small children (2 and 4)?
Gill
Aaah what happened to your New Years Day Concert……..Mango Groove was the best one yet.
Michael Peters
We have just purchased 2 tickets for an open air Kirstenbosch concert on 24 Feb 2019 ……
Question … Are chairs provided, or do we have to bring our own, or are they available for rent?
Your reply req’d please.
Michael.
The Inside Guide
Hi Michael. Chairs are not available for rent at the venue. You can bring your own chair, but it must be a low chair so as not to block the view of the stage. High chairs are only allowed on the sides of the crowd. Hope this information helps.
Jo-Anne Mettler
Awesome line up of muso’s – I’m definitely going to be attending a few of these!
Sarah
No Prime Circle?????
Marelize
My thoughts exactly!
Brigitte Venter
Could you kindly email me the concert schedule for October 18until April 19.
Regards
Brigitte
colleen
Hi,
How can I buy tickets for 23 December 2018 summer concert. online preferably. I tried webtickets but no luck.
Thanks
Colleen
Corinne
Looking for January 2019 planned concerts.
Mary Davidson
Would like to know who is playing New Years Eve
Maxine Carli
Jeremy Loops
Trudi
Please inform me if you have a NewYearsEve Concert this year?
Louise Peraux
We are visiting in February 2019 and wry much hoping we can fit a concert in !!
Zizo
How does one get in touch with you guys? I posted on my twitter asking Samthing Soweto to please perform at the Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts and he replied with ” I would love to”. Please can we make this happen we have been wanting this artist in Cape Town. You will not regret it.
Nosh
I support this statement he is such an awesome artist
piekie wahl
I would like tickets for Cat Stevens concert at Kirstenbosch in NOVEMBER 2018
THANDI
Good Day
I’ve been attending the sunset concert since 2004 and to this day I have never been disappointed, looking forward to this year’s concerts. Is it possible though to add Vusi Nova in your line up this year? 🙂
Nosh
Another great artist lets hope they look at this comments and make it happen
Marzaan Smith
When will the 2018/2019 lineup be posted?
The Inside Guide
Hi Marzaan
They usually release it around October/November.
If you’ve not already, please subscribe to our newsletter for all the latest news.
Tracy Kennard
Are there any concerts in September?
Michelle de Bruin
Hi Tracy,
Michelle here from The Inside Guide. There aren’t any concerts in September, as they only start in November. If you subscribe to our newsletter, you’ll be first to receive the 2018/19 lineup: https://insideguide.co.za/cape-town/subscribe
Shireem
Are there specials for pensioners
Any concerts ahead for coming ssummer 2018 months
Zelda
Please Let me know as soon possible of concerts in December 2018.
Thank you
Zelda
Michelle de Bruin
Hi Zelda,
If you subscribe to our newsletter you’ll be first to know the lineup. You can subscribe here: https://insideguide.co.za/cape-town/subscribe
Mary Davidson
Information for future concerts especially New Year’s Eve
Michelle de Bruin
Hi Mary,
We’re subscribing you to our newsletter. You’ll be first to know when the lineup has been released.
Nancy Marks
Are there any concerts planned in December 2018?
The Inside Guide
Hi Nancy, the concerts usually start up again in November so there should be concerts in December. Sign up for our newsletter and we will keep you posted on all the details. Enjoy!
Avril Ribeli
Please can you give me a line up of concerts for December.
Will there be a nativity concert?
John
Are there any artists/dates confirmed yet for Dec 2018? Many thanks
Eden
Would anyone happen to know how I can find the concert lineups in the Kirstenbosch Gardens way back in 2002/2003 and 2003/2004? I was an international student at Stellenbosch Univ back then and would love to track down which concerts I went to. Any help or guidance greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Eden
Isabell
Hi,
do you already know if the concerts on the Weekend of 17/18 November will be on Saturday or Sunday?
Best regards, Isabell
Gewing Martine
Hi
Could you tell me if there are concerts in KIrstenbosch gardens from April 15th to 30th and if it is possible to book the tickets on line ?
Thank you for your answer
Best regards
The Inside Guide
Hi Martine, thanks for your comment. Unfortunately, the final Kirstenbosch concert of the season is on 6 April.
Rodrigo
Hi,
I would like to know if in july monyh have a concerts.
Thanks
Theresa Alexander
Emails-ONLY about Concerts.
Anri barris
Please send me the mamez of the artists last night.
Brilliant
Debby
What a disappointment. Paid R360 for 2 tickets and came from far. Hardly heard the music because children were running, screaming and playing around us. When I asked a parent to plse keep her children quiet, she made a snotty remark. You will never see me again. The orchestra was very good but only hour and half for R360 – no thank you. Total waste. This was a symphony concert not a playpark for kids!!! Why is there a difference in ticket prices if you can sit anywhere. As far as I am concerned it was over booked and once again what a waste
Julie
I love these concerts in kirstenbosch but it always feels like the same bands every year. Why not some bigger international bands: Florence and the Machine, ALT-J, Tame Impala,…?
Zest
Can you please bring Zonke Dikana again.
Thandiwe
Good Day
Is Zonke not coming this year?
Irene
Till which hour is the concert of jeremy loops at 18 march?
Mia
I am 21 turning 22 on December which tickite must i buy R180 /R130?
Hope
Hi Mia just take your ID with you they will decide for you which one is suitable for you.
mike
please send list of concerts for Sep/Oct this year.
Carla
Can Paolo Nutini please come back? He has not been back in South Africa since 2015. That was still one of the best Kirstenbosch shows I have ever attended.
Lazola Ncayo
Jaziel Brothers Please guys
Jacqui
Jimmy Nevis Pleeezzzz
Candice
I have been going to the Summer Sunset Concerts every year and I would like suggest that you get some of the new artist on board like Cain Cruz, Aka, Younsta CPT, Shekinah, Craig Lucas, Paxton Fielies, Black Coffee. This would be so nice as we are getting tired of seeing the same people on stage. It will also bring a new crowd to Kirstenbosch.
Khay
I agree with Candice. It would be great to see different artist like Shekinah. Why not have different artists perform on the same day and rather increase price tickets? What happened to diversity? Honesty not planning on coming to the shows if there is no diverse flavour of artists. In 2018 and nothing has changed; stay with your monotonous line up.
Not everything is about race but sometimes its very obvious about who’se not wanted in your space.
Israh
YOU COULD NOT HAVE SAID IT ANY BETTER Thanks Candice totally agree
Mike
Our 15 year old daughter is agitating to go to December 31 2017 (NY Eve) concert with 2 friends.
Is this recommended or a no-no?
We don’t want to be over-protective but we also don’t want to be foolhardy
Tamarra Dammert
Can we please get Shekinah and Jimmy Nevis pleeeeeeez!!!
Nkosinathi
Oliver Mtukudzi please
Max
Hey there.
Are we allowed to bring our own wine to The Soil concert 28th Jan 2018 and Lira concert 25th Feb 2018?
Imaan
PLEASE BRING BACK JIMMY NEVIS!!!!!!I NEVER GOT TO SEE HIM LAST YEAR 🙁
nazli
hi are we able to pack a basket.is it kid friendly i want to bring my bby 10 months.whats the seating /spot diffrence between 135 and 180 prices?Will be first time im attending.want to be prepared.
Bill
Cat (Yusuf) Stevens was outstanding! His voice as good as it was back in the 70’s. An incredible concert and worth every cent of the R850! Can’t believe people critical of the ticket price to hear such an icon perform live in the most amazing setting.
Lize
Good day
Are we allowed to bring wine and our kwn snacks to Cat Stevens concert
Antoinette
Anyone has extra tickets For Sunday cat stevens please email me on antoinetteshome@gmail.com
Gilles Cristiny
I want 4 tickets for Jeremy loops 18 March
Nomatter
Amazing moments
tembi
AND I DONT SEE ZONKE DIKANA IS SHE MAYBE PERFORMING?
Anel
I am not impressed with the acts at all this year it is getting worse and worse every year. I use to come to these concerts sometimes all of them but last year I attended only Karen Zoid and Coke and year before only Jack Parow. Arno is always a hit … no Arno no Karen no Jack so sad.
Angel
And Jah Prayzah?
Bruce Johnson
How about getting Danish Rock band “Chowie and The Hyenas” to play?
They are awesome and quite versatile.
Stanislav the plumber
How about half price tickets for the Goodluck/The Kiffness concert?
Full price for Goodluck, but then with a 50% refund for having to sit through the greasy-haired, virtue-signalling, misnomer that they have the misfortune to have to share the stage with.
Brynne
How about some Florence and the machine at Kirstenbosch…
Stuart McLaren
Wow. Lots of moaning going on here! I agree that Cat Stevens is a bit overpriced but you can’t beat The Christians at R205! With 4 South African Top 10 hits in the 80’s like ‘Harvest For The World’, ‘Ideal World’, ‘Words’ and ‘Born Again’, this brilliant UK act from Liverpool is a MUST SEE! I wonder why the editor of this article hasn’t mentioned them?
Richard
Can’t comment on most of the acts – being from the UK, I’ve never heard of most of them, BUT we saw Mango Groove there a couple of years ago. FANTASTIC. Really disappointed that they are on near Christmas in 2017, when domestic commitments stop us from travelling. Perhaps next year, e.g. November? Worth the entrance fee and more. A great evening’s entertainment in store for those lucky enough to be there
Aubrey Swanson-Jacobs
South Africans and supporters of South African music, please boicot these international artist shows that come to our shores and think they can come and make a quick buck while our own musicians get paid peanuts. I mean really now, R850 to R180. Shame on you Kirstenbosch.
Emmy
Attending concerts at Kirstenbosch for the price is really not pleasant at all anymore. Considering that you pay a price to attend a concert and then you have to be subjected to people who cannot control their alcohol intake and who throw abuse at others. I was so embarrassed by the way a young man hurled abuse at a woman who politely asked him to keep quite.
bev
I think it is disgraceful that tickets are ‘sold on’ and available on what look like decent sites eg Clegg concert. Tickets now available for over R2000
Shame on you! Kirstenbosch.
Ralf
We are on the 11th of November in the area of Kirstenbosch and would really like to go to the concert of Cat Stevens. Is there a chance to get 2 tickets ?
Lone neckel
Who do I contact is I like a overseas band to play her ?
Ntando
More black artists !!
Stuart McLaren
Come watch The Christians! See my comment below.
Yvonne
Yes please!!!!
Carol
Consider Blacksmith and Jenny and the Jameses, please.
Tamsyn
Maybe this year you could allow people to vote for the acts they’d like to see the most?
It might be nice to see some up and coming acts as well as old favourites.
Also, keeping the ticket prices reasonable ensures all ages get to enjoy this beautiful venue and lekker vibe.
Yapha
Are tickets from viagogo authentic?
Trevor
Hi Yapha, viagogo tickets are not valid
Nico
I don’t know but do know that I have been ripped off R 5 500 for two tickets and going rate is R850 p/p
Brett
Good to see Jah P, Zim bouy raising the bar.Affordability is a measure of the different people and anyway criticism betters the quality next time.The gardens actually inspires top dollar.On a a good note it dissuades the cheap criminals that infest our shores from making it there….#just saying.#My opinion.
Julia
Very disappointed about NYE lineup.
I wish you had a different act for NYE.
I’ve already seen JC at KB on NYE and I can’t be paying all that money to see him again? Surely there are other artists that you haven’t hosted before?
Nicky
Yay Matthew Mole 🙂 🙂 🙂
Shea
No freshly ground this year…. Oh Noooooo!!!
But it’s ok ,ill be attending the Mi casa, Lira, The soil and Zonke..The line up is still good just missing freshly ground. Looking forward to it…
Sharon
A little bleak seeing Johnny Clegg is playing on Years Eve.
Shannon
Hi, great line up from this year. I really enjoy the kirstenbosch concerts so I try to attend them regularly. Although I love the artists, I think that one more should be added. “Jackal and the Wind” are a South African indie rock band with great music and good vibes, and I really think that they should be invited to perform. You can look at their Facebook page for more infomation. Thank you
Boniswa
Awesome the lineup is good,can’t wait
Philip
This is AWESOME!!!! I am super excited for this years concerts again!! Same lineup… blah blah blah???!!! WHO CARES these are amazing artists and I would go see them year after year!!!
Hadley
Hi guys my name is hadley veldsman, im a relatively unknown artist residing in cape town. My instruments are guitar and piano. Over the past couple of years i have found it hard to get gigs in this city so have decided to stage my own events. I have two coming up this month. My desire is to deliver quality to the people at an affordable price. Please feel free to add me on facebook to find out more. Cheers
Kayla
Hi
Are tickets from viagogo.co.za legitimate? I know I was ripped off with their prices but I have unfortunately already sent through payment and would like to know if these tickets are legit or not? Thanks!
Lezl Swart
Where/how do we buy tickets?
Fateeqah
Dude, I got my tickets from webtickets at the advertised price. No idea if the viagogo tickets are legit.
karin Shaw
Bought tickets in Dec 2016 through Viago with no issues. But think you do need to be registered with them… a bit like registering with Computickets.
Jaqi
Awesome lineup and very reasonable prices. We got our tix for a few of the shows secured and are very excited!
Axel Borovski
Hello, i agrees with other komment not much variety from different years to years, i see same band too. many times. It get much borringk (sp? ). It show South Africa too conservative with music taste. I see many young act not get chance to grows. Perhaps organize must go round to music venue to see new act for self. But big pity becos very beautiful venue.
Sophs
There are lots and lots of artists that can be invited Zahara,Nathi,Sisanda Nilsson,Caiphus Semenya,Selaelo Selota.We can’t keep on enjoying music from the same people year in year out.
Zimbo
So keen for my boy Jah Prayzah. Too bad Winky D couldnt pull through as well
El.Jay
Happy for my homeboy Jah Prayzah…nice one @list we going to enjoy ourselves…keep it up
Richard Duane
KICK OUT new group to hit the CT scene, 3 part harmonies with 3 acoustic guitars plus bass, the most beautiful sound you have ever heard, Cape Towns own CSNY, give them a chance and all the others who would blow your socks off.
john
Soooo cheap!!!! You guys are cheapskates comnentimg here.
Jimmy Musicman
Ditto, Samezies, copies, repetitive, same old, nothing new, boring, sad. Can’t believe they book the same acts every year, why not mix it up a bit, there are so many bands or groups that would book the whole place, and bring something new to this amazing venue. Not going to even bother going to any of these boring concerts this year.
Matt
This is not expensive. It is reasonably priced. The Botanical Gardens are one of the biggest attractions in Cape Town. PLUS the artists also need to be paid. The acts in the line up have been coming for years and it works. Packed every time! I am sure SANBI has carefully selected the artists for the line up. If the music style does not suit you, try a different venue. However, I agree that South Africa has many new artists who would sure make an awesome performance, ex. Casper Noyvest, AKA (to name a few).
David Dunning
When will you release dates and artists for 2017
Misa
Something vibrant maybe ? Nice line up but its the same as last time – where is the fun in that ?
Nosipho
Hayibo, same artists. Njani na lento? I was so excited to see who I’d like to go see but it’s the same artists I’ve seen already. Feels like de ja vu. Please book other artists as well.
CHRISTINA
what about The soil, Lira and Zonke dikana? please bring them back…………and Mi cassa
Charmian
Lira and zonke are playing in January 2017
Candy
Check again
Tamsyn
I was SO EXCITED to see the line up for this season and then…UGH…THE SAME OLD BORING BANDS AGAIN. Come on man. Such an amazing venue and a great afternoon out with friends, please book some new talent in 2017!!!
Deryck
Why all the negative comments. The ticket price includes entry to gardens from the opening in morning, so spend the day there.
Ella
Why do you always have to moan about everything? If you want to go, GO. If you do not want to go, STAY AT HOME! It is really not expensive. People waste so much money on other things like drinking and smoking. It is so much better to spend your money on a lovely concert in one of the most beautiful gardens in the world! If you do not like the music, well there is a lot of other people who love the music and they will go and enjoy the evening.
Debbie
I would like to see Can Skylark in this setting…sweet!
Warren
Why not bring a artists like emo Adams that’s definitely the answer he entertains for sure worth paying
Trudi
Looking for some new blood. How about the new Cape Town band CROSSCURRENT. They are seriously good. Amazing local talent. They will blow you all away and rock the crowd big time. How about getting them to open for someone. Listen to their new 5 song EP on soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/crosscurrent-za/sets/stargazer-ep
Debra
Crosscurrent are awesome. David has an incredible voice!
Trudi
19 years old.
Anja
Seriously? Boring lineup. No Matthew Mole?
Matthew
the whole lineup hasn’t been released
Irene HarrisonMy
My husband and I are tourist who have been to one of these concerts and are puzzled as to why there are so many negative comments about the price for an outdoor concert. A week long Festival in our home town charged £49 (approx 1000Zar) each evening to an event attend by 1000s of people who were not necessarily wealthy but knew that was the ticket price they had to pay if they wished to attend.On top of this it cost 200Zar to park your car and 120 Zar approx equivalent for a beer and wait for it Picnic Basket for 2 another 1000Zar as one cannot take their own food to these events.Doesn’t that make the events at Kirstenbosch inexpensive to us British tourist? We intend to come again this November.
Melanie
There’s your answer…you come here with ££££££s. So it will be a ‘good price ‘ for a labourer from the UK than a qualified artisan from SA. I have a family of 5 so at R165 per person, you do the maths….automatically cannot afford if I need to pay the bills. So next time you come here buy me 5 tickets for a night out that the average South African cannot afford.
Dylan
Melanie, Skattie! It’s not expensive. It’s cheap! Sorry you can’t afford it, there’s lots to do for free in Cape Town. We’re spoilt for choice, stop whining and take your kids to the beach!
Suzette
Guys, really ……………? Kirstenbosch is a highlight of the summer and been going non stop for few years now. Why do we need to listen and pay for the same artist year after year? There’s great talent out there, be more creative before this is another beautiful, special event busy dying on us 🙁
ian
Parlotones??? Time those egotistical guys retired and took their terribly boring music with them. Surely CT can come up with a better line up than this?
Fiona Sacks
What about Hacketman now there is some talent. This lineup is predictable and boring. Rinse Repeat Rinse Repeat
Bruce Johnson
It could be worse, Freshly Ground.
Azeez
I so agree with most of the comments here same ol line-up every year the absolutely terrible Parlotones yech! .. and equally bad Beatenberg seriously we have so many new and young vibrant musicians and what about some jazz artists like Airborne or Richard Ceasar to name a few .. so yeah thats my 5cents worth will skip this year again like last year .. pity !!
Jeremy
Pity you insist on the same old same old! If you hear 1 song on Parlotones you have heard them all – all he has is a low croak which becomes so annoying after 2 songs!
Jessica Ellis
Jimi Nevis, The Parlotones, Prime Circle….seriously?! So many incredible musicians in South Africa yet we are subjected to the same concerts year after year. What an incredibly boring and disappointing line up once again! Get it together Kirstenbosch!!
Albert
Not a SINGLE Concert here that attracts my attention – Nevermind the price, the material is so boring.
Nancy
Prime Circle and the Parlotones? Again?? Seriously?? This industry has a lot of talent and it’s a shame Kirstenbosch just keeps rehashing the same olds every year. #movewiththetimes
Maria
This is not a very exciting lineup at all. Where are the days when Kirstenbosch was a melting pot for some really exciting music? They are more interested in people through the turnstiles than with it being a meaningful experience. Prime Circle, Beatenberg, The Parlotones? Really? Come on Kirstenbosch you can do better than this…
fran
Very boring. SA got so much talent. Must we be excited about that line up? Come on. It’s a shame.
Rene
As a local family of 5, this is yet another activity in my beautiful city we cannot afford. I would love, love, love to do so many things with hubby and kids (who are almost adults), but it will cost around R1k in all. I agree with local costs for SA ID holders, and tourist costs for visitors. I miss out on so much. 🙁
Nicky
It’s not only about going to kirstenbosch and having a picnic, it’s about seeing some of the best musicians in the country! This is no ordinary Sunday outing, it’s truly special
Save up
Anri barris
Plesse send me the names of artists who performed at acoustic folk festival last night.. It was incredible
Anri
Zimbie
The people who are saying that tourists should pay more have their heads in the sand. Get your government sorted and get your currency up to par. So what you are saying is that if a South African went to a concert in Zimbabwe the Zimbabs should charge you more because you are not a local or if you went the the States the States should charge you more because of the same reason. Silly, sounds like hogwash to me. They had this same scenario in Zims years ago and look what happened to their currency-Wake up people…..and smell the flowers…..
Caroline
I agree with the writers who say that it has become too expensive for locals. Even visiting the gardens without a concert is going up to R60 for adults this month. How can a local family possibly afford this. There should be a price for SA ID holders and a higher price for tourists. I go there often and have calculated the garden is making a lot of money and could well afford to do this.
Karley
I absolutely agree! Locals should get a favourable rate as the tourists in any case find a visit to SA a bargain, whereas most locals are struggling. We would also like to enjoy our fabulous local musicians but it’s not possible when you’re trying to survive every day life.
Sunel
Ever thought of a family package? Too expensive to pay full price for toddlers and babies.
Anton
These events are not for toddlers and babies? Why would you want to take a 3 year old to a Prime Circle concert?
Amos
Why would you want to take anything sentient to a Prime Circle concert?
Mike
Why would anyone go to a Prime Circle concert in the first place! 😛
Kat
Because it’s during the day, in a beautiful garden and nice music. Hanhing iut with friends, enjoying nature and developing social skills, hanging with other kids in the kids area, or just simply sitting on a blanket with your parents listening to music. What’s wrong with all of that???
Frank
Who’d want to take an adult to a Parlatones concert? 🙂
Wardah
There should be a price for locals and a price for foreigners/ vacationers – in fact, all the lovely local touristy places should subscribe to that principle. In that way you will obtain more support from locals which means the foreigners get to experience it so much better with a local influence. Otherwise it seems as if these places are really just for vacationers to enjoy and sad for locals to be excluded.
christine
Wanted to go New Year Eve but over priced for unknown band
Why not have some country and western bands there as there is a great following in Cape Town .
Tracy
Ew! I’m guessing the country and western following is beyond the boerewors curtain, as everyone I know would rather stick needles in their eyes
Alicia
Sadly have to agree with Sarah & Judy – yet another of the Cape’s finest features being outpriced for locals to enjoy and share with families. We really have amazing developing local talent that can be showcased & promited whilstvat the sane time time making these events low cost,affordable and accessible to ( particularly) the locals and their families. After having travelled abroad it is becoming evident that easy accessibility to local features is one if the pillars to instilling & promting national pride.#stillprpudlycapetonian
Judy
Does seem to priced just too high for a family to go.
Such a stunning venue though
Sophc28
I’m ashamed to say I’ve yet to go.. This summer I shall be there! ?
Sarah Revell
you have got too expensive. It used to be a value for money family outing. Sadly, no longer
Reza
It would be great to introduce some fresh new talent along with the old favorites. The curator needs to get some fresh perspective on what current music and entertainment trends are in SA. Just a thought.
LekkerLocal
Cape Town locals are such cheapskates!!! Working at a fine dining restaurant at the V&A, we get these “tourist and local price” comments all the time. Locals want the 5 star experience but want to pay McDonald junior burger prices! R125 for an amazing day out in one of the most beautiful gardens in the world, listening to LIVE music is CHEAP!!!!!!!! You have close to 3 months to save up!
Bobby
I totally agree! Also, if you can’t afford a family outing, you should perhaps have considered having a smaller family and then sticking to what you can afford. Sad, but true.
kholeka
Wooow, I love Kisternbosch gardens, to top it with the concerts, it’s indeed a cherry on top. Can’t wait, I’m sorry excited. Horaaaayy