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It was a sad day when Ratanga Junction tore down the famous Cobra, but Cape Town locals can now head back to Century City for a different kind of rush.

The inaugural Ratanga Park Sunset Concerts at Century City will take place this Sunday, 24 February, in the wonderfully restored Ratanga Park, with the first event featuring the spectacular SAMA Award-winning Afrikaans alternative band, Die Heuwels Fantasties, and opening act, famous Cape Flats rapper Jitsvinger.

Music lovers can enjoy a picnic-style music experience surrounded by the unique panoramic backdrops that define this magnificent venue.

Since Ratanga Junction closed its doors in 2018, Rabie Property Group started with the creation of the park in 2020, transforming the space into a new and improved location that offers a ‘low-stress lifestyle of balance and well-being’.

 

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In terms of the new direction in presenting large-scale events, the Carols by Candlelight which was traditionally held in Central Park since 2009, was renamed Carols in the Park and moved to Ratanga Park in 2022. The 2023 event was held on Sunday 3 December, where 2000 attendees came together on the lawn in the park and enjoyed a family-friendly evening.

“The scenic park with its beautiful green open spaces, situated on the banks of the Century City canals, is the perfect setting for large outdoor music concerts. We are excited to bring live music to Ratanga Park, a perfect oasis for a summer evening outing, where families and friends can picnic and listening to contemporary music by top bands as the sun sets with the beautiful backdrop of Table Mountain.”

Sunset Concerts are picnic-style activities that are great for the entire family. Gates open at 16:00, and the concert begins at 17:00. Guests may bring their own picnics, but no alcoholic beverages or glass bottles are allowed. Wine and beer will be available for purchase at the concert, along with food from local food trucks.

There’s still a little bit of summer left in Cape Town, so make merry while the sun still shines.

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