There’s festive dining, and then there’s festive dining with a live piano recital under the eaves of one of Cape Town’s most beloved garden restaurants.
MOYO Kirstenbosch is turning up the seasonal sparkle this year with its Concert Classics: Indoor Series – Christmas Edition, featuring rising piano star Chanda Lupambo. It’s an evening made for anyone who believes good food and good music are best enjoyed together.
Held indoors at the iconic MOYO restaurant inside Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, the experience begins before the first note is even played.
- Guests receive free gate entry through Entrance Gate 1, a welcome perk that sets the tone for an easy, unhurried evening. From there, a welcome drink waits—because no festive celebration should start with an empty hand.
Once inside, guests settle at communal tables, which feels just right for the season. It’s the kind of seating that encourages conversation, shared moments, and the gentle hum of anticipation that floats through the room before the music begins.
And then it does.
Chanda Lupambo takes his place at the piano, bringing with him a programme that moves from Bach to Chopin to sparkling highlights from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. MOYO’s signature hospitality unfolds in the form of a seated communal meal, followed by dessert. While the details of the menu vary from event to event, the focus remains constant: hearty, flavourful dishes rooted in Africa and crafted with the kind of generosity that defines the MOYO experience.
At R350 per person, the night feels like one of those rare December outings that manages to feel indulgent without being over the top. Music, garden entry, drinks, dinner, dessert—everything folds together into a warm, festive evening that balances culture with comfort.
