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Photo credit: De Grendel Concerts via Facebook
Looking for a special way to welcome that festive spirit or rock into the new year? Then these Christmas carol events and garden concerts are perfect for you!
In this post, we share the best selection of Christmas- and garden-concerts to enjoy in Cape Town during December and January.
Steenberg Christmas Carols 2024
Photo credit: Steenberg Farm via Facebook
Few things are more magical than annual Christmas carol events and in Cape Town, we’re fortunate to have so many great events to choose from.
One of the loveliest options is Steenberg’s annual Christmas carols. This year, Kevin Abbott and his band will bring festive melodies to life.
Bring the whole family and sing along to beloved traditional carols, before a lively performance by Jeodhouse ensures spirits stay high and upbeat.
On both nights, food and beverage vendors will be on-site. Alternatively, book a ticket with some tasty food included!
Please note: Bring your own blankets and chairs with.
Cost:
- Free to children under two.
- Standard adult ticket (includes concert ticket and a glass of Steenberg wine): R420
- Standard child ticket (under 12 years)(includes concert ticket, Santa hat and juice): R215
- Adult ticket (includes concert ticket and three-course dinner at Tryn’s Oak Terrace): R1100
- Children under 12 (includes concert ticket, Christmas hat and two-course meal with juice at Tryn’s Oak Terrace): R360
- Alfresco picnic box suitable for two sharing (includes food only; concert ticket to be bought separately): R795
- Child’s ham and cheese wrap: R70
Where to book: Book online at Quicket.
Date(s) and time: 12 and 13 December 2024. Gates open at 5pm, with the concert running from 6pm - 9pm.
Cape Town Carols at Kirstenbosch
Photo credit: Cape Town Carols at Kirstenbosch via Facebook
One of Cape Town’s most loved carol events returns to beautiful Kirstenbosch this December. So grab a picnic blanket and your friends and enjoy a special night of festive cheer, as you sing along to some of the Christmas classics.
There will also be an opportunity to buy excellent food and some lovely Christmas goodies.
Cost: Entry into the gardens is free on the date of your ticket. Tickets range from R50 - R830.
Where to book: Book online at Webtickets.
Date(s) and time: 12 - 15 December 2024. Concert area opens from 6pm and the concert runs till about 9.15 pm.
Other great Christmas Carol events in December 2024:
- Carols by Candlelight at Vergelegen (11 December)
- Cape Point Vineyards Annual Carols by Candlelight (12 December)
- Hermanus Carols (17 December)
Garden Concerts to enjoy in December and January:
Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts
This unmissable annual event promises music and magic under the stars in the incredible Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.
Concert dates start in early December and will run through to 27 March 2025. Not all the details have been ironed out at this stage, so keep an eye out on Webtickets and Kirstenbosch
Summer Concerts’ page for updates.
This summer season there’s sure to be another incredible lineup, starting off with Cradle to the Cape on 8 December 2024.
Book your tickets early to avoid disappointment, pack a picnic and take your loved ones along for a fun summer concert at Kirstenbosch!
Cost: Varies per concert event. Children under six don’t need a concert ticket.
Where to book: Book online at Webtickets. For more info and concert announcements, please see here.
Date(s) and time: Varies per concert event. Concert area gates open from 4pm.
Other awesome garden concert events in December 2024:
- Music at Zevenwacht 2024 Ft Jeremy Loops (15 December)
- De Grendel Concerts: Die Heuwels Fantasties, Mark Haze and Patrick Canovi (15 December)
Relax in the Mother City this Summer
With three beautifully appointed, self-catering apartments situated in scenic Hout Bay, DK Villas is an obvious choice for anyone craving a relaxing Mother City break.
Not only are we passionate about life in Cape Town but we’re also focused on giving our guests the most incredible accommodation experience from start to finish! This personalised, thoughtful touch is what makes our DK Villas accommodation so special.
Although we have three gorgeous self-catering apartments to choose from, for this post, we’d like to focus on The Boardwalk apartment.
This stylish apartment offers stunning views over Hout Bay and comfortably sleeps a maximum of four guests, including children.
The trendy two-bedroom, two-bathroom Boardwalk apartment is the last word in quiet luxury.
It is WiFI and DStv inclusive and offers a wide range of modern appliances to make your stay truly comfortable (including a hob and oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine, to name a few).
It also has a spacious dining area and comfortable lounge and of course, secure basement parking (with optional off-street parking, if required).
For more information or to book The Boardwalk apartment, please see here: https://book.nightsbridge.com/26261.
