Location: Stellenbosch
Top Things to do in Stellenbosch
What to do and see in Stellenbosch, Western Cape: The Best Concerts & Shows
Hiking trails and art galleries abound in Stellenbosch, but it's wine that takes center stage. More than 100 wine cellars, most open to the public, surround the oak-lined South African town, and tasting tours operate daily. Winter brings a four-day festival celebrating the local vintages. The historic town center houses the trading-post style shop Oom Samie se Winkel, the Neo-Gothic Moederkerk church, and museums dedicated to toys, military memorabilia, autos and early life on the Cape.
Restaurants in Stellenbosch
1. Oude Libertas Amphitheatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
The Oude Libertas winery is one of the oldest wineries in South Africa and houses the oldest and most established and picturesque amphitheatre in Stellenbosch. The open-air amphitheatre was opened in 1977 by the world renowned Russian pianist and conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy.The mostly Spanish architecture of the theatre, inspired by the Tarragon Amphitheatre in Spain and the Veakion Amphitheatre in Piraeus, Greece, adds to the splendorous setting. Over the past 32 years the Oude Libertas Amphitheatre has become the home of the stars under the stars, with a wide variety of artists performing annually during the summer season.The intimacy of the beautifully situated theatre provides a suitable stage for various art forms. The best of South African talent and productions are showcased during the performance season. The magnificent view of the Stellenbosch mountain range and vineyards, the charming old trees and picturesque gardens, form a unique paradise for picnic lovers and visitors and provide a destination for all art and music loversYou are invited to join the summer audiences who relish the delights of a unique season of top entertainment under the stars in the Stellenbosch original theatre of the Winelands.Music, theatre and dance once again find the perfect setting under the southern sky of Stellenbosch. Set among tall rustling trees, the famous open-air Oude Libertas Amphitheatre this year hosts a top line-up of performers in a variety of presentations.
Reviewed By cooks13 - Cape Town Central, South Africa
10 friends shared a picnic on the lawns before a magic Christmas concert conducted by Richard Cock. Wine was on sale and each person received a candle to light at the appropriate time.
2. AmaZink Live
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
AmaZink Live is a culturally authentic musical. Audience interaction is encouraged and a chorus of entertaining waiters not only serves up a delisious South African 3-course meal, but makes this musical experience complete. Experience the exuberance, energy and soulful sounds of South Africa’s greatest songs. Come kwela! Come join the party at AmaZink Live!
3. De Brasserij
4. Endler Hall
5. Dorpstraat Restaurant Theatre
6. Drostdy Theatre
Driven by their burning passion for theatre and the realisation of the need for a smaller intimate theatre as part of the vibrant Stellenbosch arts scene, Ingrid Howard and Hano Smit created a brand-new theatre in a record time of six weeks to be ready for the grand opening on the 2nd of March 2015. As a self-funded independent company, the Drostdy Theatre has since showcased a variety of shows.
