Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts 2026/ 2027
The only place to be on a Sunday evening in summer.
By Inside Guide • 03 November 2026
One of the best ways to spend a summer afternoon in Cape Town is a picnic on the lawns of Kirstenbosch, with live music and Table Mountain as the backdrop.
The annual Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts return from late November to late March, bringing some of South Africa’s biggest names – and a handful of international acts – to the botanical garden.
On stage for the 2026/ 2027 summer season
| DATE | PERFORMER | COST | BOOK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 November 2026 | Mi Casa | R260 – R370 | Book Now |
| 29 November 2026 | Booshle G and Freshlyground | R260 – R370 | Book Now |
| 30 November 2026 | Leon Bridges | From R995 | Book Now |
| 6 December 2026 | Mandisi Dyantyis | R260 – R370 | Book Now |
| 13 December 2026 | The Billy Joel Experience | R260 – R370 | Book Now |
| 14 December 2026 | Jack White | From R1 295 | Book Now |
| 27 December 2026 | Lira | R260 – R370 | Book Now |
| 31 December 2026 | Matthew Mole and Congo Cowboys | R550 | Book Now |
| 3 January 2027 | Simphiwe Dana and Selaelo Selota | R260 – R370 | Book Now |
| 10 January 2027 | Kurt Darren and Me & Mr Green | R260 – R370 | Book Now |
| 17 January 2027 | Lloyiso | R260 – R370 | Book Now |
| 24 January 2027 | Just Jinjer and GoodLuck | R260 – R370 | Book Now |
| 31 January 2027 | Broadway at Kirstenbosch featuring Jessica Vosk with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra | R260 – R370 | Book Now |
| 4 February 2027 | Kaleo | From R995 | Book Now |
| 7 February 2027 | Carnival of the Animals A children’s concert with Rob van Vuuren and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra |
R260 – R370 | Book Now |
| 14 February 2027 | Will Linley | R260 – R370 | Book Now |
| 21 February 2027 | Mango Groove | R260 – R370 | Book Now |
| 28 February 2027 | The Parlotones | R260 – R370 | Book Now |
| 7 March 2027 | Rachmaninoff’s Third The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra in collaboration with the Cape Town International Piano Competition |
R260 – R370 | Book Now |
| 14 March 2027 | Goldfish | R260 – R370 | Book Now |
| 21 March 2027 | Jeremy Loops | R260 – R370 | Book Now |
| 28 March 2027 | Neon Dreams and Chef’Special | R260 – R370 | Book Now |
Sunday afternoons sorted
Most concerts take place on Sunday afternoons, making them a quintessential Cape Town summer ritual. Last season featured 25 shows, with standard Sunday tickets priced at R260. Special events and international acts cost more, including the New Year’s Eve double bill and standalone shows.
So, pack a picnic, put on your dancing shoes, gather your friends and family and head out to enjoy an amazing open-air gig in the spectacular gardens of Kirstenbosch.
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André •
I don’t see Live on the list, we have tickets and I believe it’s sold out.
Marina Fourie •
Good day
Do you have any summer sunset concerts between 27 December and 4 January? We would love to book if possible.
Regards
Marina Fourie
Inside Guide •
Hi Marina
You’ll find all the Kirstenbosch concerts here
Nancy •
Hi im waiting for the whole line up for the kirstenbosch summer concerts … were in that time spending holiday in south afrika …. Please let me know when we can book tickets . Greetz from the Netherlands 🌷
The Inside Guide •
Hi Nancy, the full line-up is still to come, but three shows are already on sale: Leon Bridges on 30 November, Jack White on 14 December and Kaleo on 4 February. Booking links are in the table above. Subscribe to our newsletter and we’ll send you the rest as soon as it is announced.
Heather Twomey •
When will you be releasing the details of summer concerts – we are visiting 21st November and was hoping there may be something on 22nd?
Inside Guide •
Hi Heather, nothing is confirmed for 22 November yet. The first confirmed date is Leon Bridges on 30 November, and the main Sunday series usually starts in late November. We’ll update this page the day the full programme lands.
Yoliswa Gumede •
Which international artist are you bringing next year end of Jan/beginning of Feb, like you have done in the last 3 years with Gregory Porter/Lala Hathaway/ Soul to Soul?
schilling, martell •
I would like to get information about all events at Kirstenbosch
Bärbel Kassahn •
Hallo, ich habe 2 Tickets gebucht für den 8.2.2026 im Kirstenbosch Park. Sind bereits bezahlt. Wann bekomme ich die Tickets?
Heute vor ca 2 h bezahlt
Inside Guide •
Hi Barbel
Did you book on Webtickets?
If so, they would have given you the option to have your tickets emailed to you, or sent to your phone.
Kilbride •
Where are Watershed ?? THX
Pamella •
Please update me about 2026 next coming concerts
Matthias •
Do you already know when the concerts will be published?
I am very much looking forward to it.
Graeme Elliot •
Sing along, dance along!
Just get yourselves there. It’s going to be memorable
Catherine Jaussaud •
I would love to attend that New year’s Eve concert
Ansgar Graf •
I saw Mandisi in 2024!!!
Ansgar Graf •
I love Kirstenbosch
Shireen •
I have signed up as I really want to know if there is a New Yeares eve concert 2025/26…..I have family coming from overseas and we are keen to book
Inside Guide •
Hi Shireen
There is usually a concert on New Year’s Eve. However, Kirstenbosch only releases the final lineup in October/ November.
Lars hellman •
Like to be announced of all consert
Julie Collins •
Visiting March 2026
Andy Kaiser •
Hey guys, I’d like to know if there’s a New Year’s Eve concert in 2025.
Thanks a lot
Andy from switzerland
Inside Guide •
Hi Andy
We don’t have the lineup yet, but if you subscribe to our newsletter, you’ll get the news as soon as it lands.
Andy Kaiser •
Hey there
Thanks for your Answer.
I signed up for your newsletter..
Greetings from Switzerland
Anita •
I would like to know about concerts in january 2026
Tommy •
Please keep me updated with the concerts at the end of December and in the beginning of next year. I really appreciate your effort with this newsletter. 🙂
Greetings from Germany,
Tommy
Ian Gill •
I’m holidaying in Cape Town in February 2026 and would love to attend an event
Lizette •
Good day
I hope this mail find you well. PlEase guide me as we would like to attend Calum show in January who do we contact to get fan Cards. If you can guide us please.
Regards
Ms Victor
Inside Guide •
Hi Lizette
I’ve emailed the organiser.
Deborah Stannard •
Tickets are on sale at Webtickets