Kirstenbosch’s Summer Sunset Concerts return on 22 November 2026, with Mi Casa opening a 19-concert season that will bring some of South Africa’s best-known performers to the gardens through to 28 March 2027.
Now in its 34th year, the summer series features a mix of familiar favourites, rising stars and international acts, including Lira, Mandisi Dyantyis, Simphiwe Dana, Mango Groove, Freshlyground, Goldfish, Matthew Mole, Jeremy Loops and The Parlotones. International acts Neon Dreams and Dutch band Chef’Special will close the season.
From Broadway to the orchestra
The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) will also feature in three special performances during the season.
On 31 January, Broadway at Kirstenbosch will feature Jessica Vosk, known for her role as Elphaba in Wicked. The programme continues on 7 February with Carnival of the Animals, a family-focused concert featuring comedian Rob van Vuuren.
The orchestra returns on 7 March for a performance of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, conducted by Arjan Tien and featuring pianist Emanuil Ivanov. The concert is presented in collaboration with the Cape Town International Piano Competition.
A summer of familiar favourites
The 2026/27 line-up includes a range of local artists across the season:
- 22 November 2026: Mi Casa
- 29 November: Booshle G and Freshlyground
- 6 December: Mandisi Dyantyis
- 13 December: Billy Joel Experience
- 27 December: Lira
- 31 December: Matthew Mole and Congo Cowboys
- 3 January 2027: Simphiwe Dana and Selaelo Selota
- 10 January: Kurt Darren and Me & Mr Green
- 17 January: Lloyiso
- 24 January: Just Jinjer and GoodLuck
- 31 January: Broadway at Kirstenbosch featuring Jessica Vosk and the CPO
- 7 February: Carnival of the Animals with Rob van Vuuren and the CPO
- 14 February: Will Linley
- 21 February: Mango Groove
- 28 February: The Parlotones
- 7 March: Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with the CPO
- 14 March: Goldfish
- 21 March: Jeremy Loops
- 28 March: Neon Dreams and Chef’Special
Planning your Kirstenbosch concert
For Sunday concerts, the gardens open to visitors at 08:00, with concert gates opening at 16:00. Performances run from 17:15 to 19:00. The New Year’s Eve concert on 31 December follows a different schedule, with gates opening at 19:00 and music starting at 20:30, continuing just after midnight.
Concertgoers can bring their own picnic and blankets. Food options will also be available from Moyo food trucks, with pizza, prego rolls, boerewors rolls, biltong, droëwors, gelato, cakes, coffee and lemonade among the offerings. Picnic hampers can be preordered from Fynkos or Moyo up to five days before a concert.
Visitors may bring alcohol, although it will not be sold at the venue. Kirstenbosch is a non-smoking venue.
Tickets are available exclusively through Webtickets or the Kirstenbosch Ticket Office.
