Jeremy Loops returns to Kirstenbosch on 21 March 2027.
A picnic blanket, friends on the lawn and live music beneath Table Mountain: the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts return on 22 November 2026, with Mi Casa opening the 2026/27 season.
Now in its 34th year, the series runs until 28 March 2027. Its 19-concert programme brings South African voices and bands together with international guests and three Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra performances.
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A Summer of Familiar Voices and Fresh Combinations
Lira, Mandisi Dyantyis, Simphiwe Dana and Mango Groove are among the artists on the bill. Freshlyground shares a November date with Booshle G, while Matthew Mole and Congo Cowboys take the New Year’s Eve slot.
January brings Lloyiso and the pairing of Just Jinjer with GoodLuck. Will Linley plays on Valentine’s Day, with The Parlotones later in February. Goldfish and Jeremy Loops return in March before Neon Dreams and Chef’Special close the season.
Lira is part of the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts line-up on 27 December 2026.
"The concerts give people a chance to gather on the lawn, share a picnic, and experience music in Kirstenbosch’s beauty"
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Three Dates with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra
On 31 January, Broadway at Kirstenbosch features American singer Jessica Vosk, known for playing Elphaba in Wicked. Rob van Vuuren joins the orchestra on 7 February for a children’s concert featuring Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals.
On 7 March, the orchestra collaborates with the Cape Town International Piano Competition for Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, with pianist Emanuil Ivanov and conductor Arjan Tien.
The Full 2026/27 Concert Calendar
Date
Performers
22 November 2026
Mi Casa
29 November 2026
Booshle G and Freshlyground
6 December 2026
Mandisi Dyantyis
13 December 2026
The Billy Joel Experience
27 December 2026
Lira
31 December 2026
Matthew Mole and Congo Cowboys
3 January 2027
Simphiwe Dana and Selaelo Selota
10 January 2027
Kurt Darren and Me & Mr Green
17 January 2027
Lloyiso
24 January 2027
Just Jinjer and GoodLuck
31 January 2027
Broadway at Kirstenbosch: Jessica Vosk and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra
7 February 2027
Carnival of the Animals: Rob van Vuuren and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra
14 February 2027
Will Linley
21 February 2027
Mango Groove
28 February 2027
The Parlotones
7 March 2027
Rachmaninoff’s Third: Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra with the Cape Town International Piano Competition
14 March 2027
Goldfish
21 March 2027
Jeremy Loops
28 March 2027
Neon Dreams and Chef’Special
Tickets, Timing and Your Picnic
Book through Webtickets or the Kirstenbosch Ticket Office. The organisers caution that tickets bought through other sources cannot be guaranteed. Check the event listing for the price and conditions for your chosen concert.
Concert tickets allow garden entry from 08:00. Sunday concert gates open at 16:00, with shows ending at 19:00. The general release lists a 17:15 start, while SANBI’s individual listings give 17:30 for some performances, including Mi Casa and several orchestral dates. Check the start time on your own ticket.
On New Year’s Eve, concert gates open at 19:00 and the music runs from 20:30 until just after midnight.
Bring a picnic and blanket, or explore the available food options. The organisers also list picnic pre-orders from Fynkos and Moyo; check their advance-order deadlines. Attendees may bring alcoholic beverages, but alcohol is not sold at the concert venue. Kirstenbosch concerts are non-smoking, with no designated smoking areas.
Will Linley performs at Kirstenbosch on 14 February 2027.
Mi Casa open the 2026/27 Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts on 22 November 2026.
Plan Your Kirstenbosch Concert Day
#HelloRecommends: Pick your concert, book through the official ticket channel and check its specific start time before you leave. With garden entry included from 08:00, you can make more of the day before the concert lawn opens.
Keep an eye on the official SANBI season listing for current event information, and share your summer concert moments with #KBRocks.
Kirstenbosch’s 34th summer concert season runs from 22 November 2026 to 28 March 2027, with 19 concerts, South African favourites and orchestral performances.
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