It’s that time of the year again in Cape Town for picnics, stunning sunsets and the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts.
While the concert series may have already kicked off, there is a whole lot more to come from the likes of Goldfish, Mi Casa, and Goo Goo Dolls!
JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security at the City of Cape Town, is excited about what’s to come over the next few months: “The Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts have been providing the hits to Cape Town’s summer soundtrack for the over three decades. It is a space that not only provides a platform for local and international artists to entertain but it is also a place where people from all walks of life gather for a common goal, and nothing brings people together more than the love of music and a good time.
"As the City of Cape Town, we are proud to continue our partnership with this event into 2025 and further contributing to the legacy of the Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts. We are thrilled for our residents and visitors to experience the wonderful melodies and be blown away by this talented line-up of artists.”
So who exactly will be providing those wonderful melodies?
Check out the full line-up below:
December
Sunday the 22nd: Unity at Kirstenbosch
Sunday the 29th: Goldfish
Tuesday the 31st: New Year’s Eve with Will Linley and Lloyiso
January
Sunday the 5th: Freshlyground & Congo Cowboys
Sunday the 12th: Mango Groove
Sunday the 19th: Bok van Blerk and Elandré
Sunday the 26th: Mafikizolo and Ross Learmonth
February
Sunday the 2nd: The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra
Saturday the 8th: Soul II Soul
Sunday the 9th: Matthew Mole
Sunday the 16th: The Golden Oldies
Sunday the 23rd: Stef Bos and friends
March
Sunday the 2nd: Mi Casa
Sunday the 9th: Mandisi Dyantyis
Sunday the 16th: Watershed
Sunday the 23rd: Jeremy Loops
Tuesday the 25th: Goo Goo Dolls
Thursday the 27th: James Bay
Sunday the 30th: Ami Faku and Simmy
Sarah Struys, Events and Tourism Manager at South African National Biodiversity (Kirstenbosch), says: “The Summer Sunset Concerts are more than music—they celebrate Cape Town’s vibrant multi-cultural communities and the city’s unmatched natural beauty. Each show feels like a magical evening picnic with world-class music to serenade attendees. We are excited to share another incredible music season with all our visitors!”
For those wanting a bite to eat at the concerts, various food trucks will be parked and ready to serve you, while you can also take your own picnic. Additionally, you can pre-order meals up to five days in advance from the Kirstenbosch Fynkos or Moyo Restaurants.
Tickets are exclusively available through Webtickets and at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden gate.