Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts

For Capetonians and visitors the internationally renowned Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is the place to visit, not only for its beauty but for the hugely popular Old Mutual Summer Sunset Concerts that draw audiences from far and wide.

The 20th concert series kicks off on 19 November 2011 and runs until 8 April 2011 so get ready for a line up that reflects not only the long running success of this series, but the hottest acts in the industry. With a healthy mix of old and new the concerts attract capacity crowds from every age group and the music genres represent the best sounds on circuit.

Appearing at Kirstenbosch has become a major coup for young and exciting new acts and this year they welcome some new names into this hall of fame and hear their young, upbeat notes as they make their garden debut. Old favourites The Parlotones, Johnny Clegg, Prime Circle , Freshlyground, Goldfish and more thrill their audiences with their popular sounds.

Put down your blanket, bring your picnic basket (Kirstenbosch was recently voted one the world’s top picnic spots by National Geographic) and get set for a hot summer of music as you lie back and enjoy a combination of exquisite beauty and melodic sound.

Date Concert Type/ Artists (Rate)

Sat, 19th Nov 2011 Freedom to Create – award ceremony and concert : Baaba Maal/ Ees / Gugulethu Tenors (Tickets: R100)

Sun, 20th Nov 2011 Locnville / Jax Panik (2)

Sun, 27th Nov 2011 Jack Parow / Van Coke Kartel / Heuwels Fantasties / JR (2)

Sun, 4th Dec 2011 Lira (2)

Sun, 11th Dec 2011 The Parlotones (3)

Thu, 15th Dec 2011 Carols by Candlelight Rotary (Tickets: R50)

Fri 16th , Sat 17th, Sun 18th Dec Carols by Candlelight Rotary (Tickets: R60)

Mon, 26th Dec 2011 Zebra & Giraffe (2)

Sat, 31st Dec 2011 Prime Circle / Elvis Blue (Tickets: R250)

Sun, 1st Jan 2012 Mango Groove (2)

Sun, 8th Jan 2012 Plush / The Graeme Watkins Project (1)

Sun, 15th Jan 2012 Johnny Clegg (2)

Sun, 22nd Jan 2012 Dan Patlansky / Natasha Meister (1)

Sun, 29th Jan 2012 Zahara (to be confirmed) / Claire Phillips (2)

Sun, 5th Feb 2012 Flash Republic / Foto Na Dans (1)

Sun, 12th Feb 2012 Going Back To The Crossroads (2)

Sun, 19th Feb 2012 Taxi Violence / Machineri (1)

Sun, 26th Feb 2012 The Cape Philharmonic Orchestra (2)

Sun, 4th Mar 2012 The Blues Broers featuring Albert Frost (1)

Sun, 11th Mar 2012 Goldfish (2)

Sun, 18th Mar 2012 Freshlyground (2)

Wed, 21st Mar 2012 Public Holiday 2013 Kirstenbosch Centenary Fund Raiser

Sun, 25th Mar 2012 Hugh Masekela (2)

Sun, 1st April 2012 Hot Water / Wrestlerish (1)

Sun, 8th April 2012 Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon Concert

Cost

Adults

Rate 1: R80 / Rate 2: R100 / Rate 3: R125

 Youth (6-21yrs) with ID

Rate 1: R55 / Rate 2: R75 / Rate 3: R95

 Botanical Society members with card

Rate 1:R70 / Rate 2: R90 / Rate 3: R105

Contact

Tel Information: 021-799-8783

Tel Ticket Office: 021-799-8782

Tel Garden Office (weekdays only): 021-799-8899

email: kirstenboschinfo@sanbi.org.za

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