Put down your blanket, bring your picnic basket - the 20th concert series kicks off on 20 November 2011 and runs until 1 April 2012 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. Kirstenbosch was recently voted one the world’s top picnic spots by National Geographic so get set for a hot summer of music as you lie back and enjoy a combination of exquisite beauty and melodic sound.
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.
There’s a spring in our step and summer is truly on its way as we relish the thought of long hot days enjoying the special experiences that make Cape Town so unique.
Appearing at Kirstenbosch has become a major coup for young and exciting new acts so we welcome some new names into this hall of fame and hear their young, upbeat notes as they make their garden debut. 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.
Old favourites The Parlotones, Johnny Clegg, Prime Circle , Freshlyground, Goldfish and more thrill their audiences with their popular sounds.
The Old Mutual Summer Sunset Concerts take place at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (Rhodes Avenue, Newlands, Cape Town) on Sundays from 17:30 – 19 00.
Gates open at 16h00
General info 021 799 8783/8620/8773
Ticket sales 021 761 2866/799 8782
Online ticket sales www.webtickets.co.za
www.oldmutual.co.za/music / www.sanbi.org
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It is advisable to arrive early to find a place to put your blanket on the lovely arena lawns.
Buy a Concert ticket which includes the price of the garden entry fee for Sunday Garden visitors who wish to attend the concert later in the day.
Alternatively garden visitors without a concert ticket can sit on the lawns outside the concert arena, and enjoy the music and ambience just as well.
Picnic Hampers are available from the Silvertree Restaurant or the Kirstenbosch Tea Room and Refreshments will be on sale at all the concerts.
Kids Zone: Supervised entertainment and activities are available for young children during concerts, at the top of the concert lawn.
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