Being a Capetonian means that we actively seek the finer things in life, and then indulge in them whenever possible. With the Cape weather turning cold and miserable, you might have to search a little harder but you are guaranteed to be rewarded – as I was recently. It is no secret that my favourite thing to do in the summer is relaxing in Kirstenbosch gardens while watching the live bands they have playing every Sunday evening, actually it was this that I was thinking about when I went on my search to find something as fun to do, in winter.
As it turns out Kirstenbosch has a winter concert series which lasts from May 9th to October 10th. The concerts are hosted in the Silvertree Restaurant with its exquisite views over the Botanical gardens and high lofty ceiling, making it a fantastic substitution to the natural, outdoor amphitheatre which is used in the summer. Your entrance ticket gets you a welcome drink and a starter after which you can order off the a la carte menu while you watch some of South Africa’s leading musical talents perform.
The Winter Concert Series starts at 19:00 and ends at 20:30 – slightly later than its summer counterpart. Tickets are R100 which you need to book at the restaurant itself by calling 021 762 9585, or emailing info@kirstenboschrestaurant.com Spending an evening relaxing in one of the most beautiful botanical gardens the country has to offer, beside a log fire listening to live music, certainly qualifies as ‘the finer things in life’, wouldn’t you agree?
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