It wouldn’t be the Festive Season in Cape Town without Cape Town Carols at Kirstenbosch.

Proudly hosted by the Rotary Club of Kirstenbosch, sponsored by Pick n Pay, and supported by Radio Tygerberg 104FM and Fine Music Radio, the Mother City’s most-loved carols event returns this year to the picturesque Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens from Thursday, 18 to Sunday, 21 December 2025.

Grab a picnic blanket, round up your friends and family, and enjoy a wonderful evening set against what is unmistakably one of the world’s most magnificent backdrops. The event will usher in the Festive Season with your favourite singalongs and the age-old Christmas story, delicious food, and the opportunity to buy some Christmas goodies.

This year, Pick n Pay Smart Shopper members have an opportunity to purchase a ticket in a designated seating area, including a chair for added comfort. One chair per paying guest. The Pick n Pay Smart Shopper area will only accommodate children over 6 with a Smart Shopper Scholar Ticket.

Entry into the gardens is free on the date of your ticket. Concert area opens at 5:00pm and ends around 9:15pm.