Klein Karoo Klassique 2026 demonstrated over three days why there remains a special place for a classical music festival in the heart of the Klein Karoo.

“Ons sien geweldig uit daarna om feesgangers hierdie naweek by Klein Karoo Klassique op Oudtshoorn te verwelkom.”

Stay a little longer and discover the stories behind the recitals. After selected performances, Steinway Artist Charl du Plessis welcomes featured artists for relaxed and revealing conversations about their music, inspirations and life on stage.

Klein Karoo Klassique celebrates Women’s Month this year with a music programme that pays tribute to the contributions of various women to classical music. 

Along with exceptional classical music, Klein Karoo Klassique offers heaps of free entertainment for all to experience the festival.

One of the highlights of Klein Karoo Klassique 2026 is the long-awaited return of the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO), performing at the festival for the first time in 13 years. 

Klein Karoo Klassique brings a significant offering of music to the Klein Karoo this year, with a programme that includes a world premiere and a range of classical favourites. 

Maestro Richard Cock en die Kaapstadse Feesorkes is terug op die verhoog by Klein Karoo Klassique. Foto: Hans van der Veen

Mezzo-soprano Nonhlanhla Yende joins the Klein Karoo Klassique stage in Oudtshoorn for the first time. We caught up with her ahead of this debut performance to talk about her repertoire, working with maestro Richard Cock, and the power of performing in an intimate setting.

This year, Klein Karoo Klassique not only presents world class classical music, but also offers plenty of free entertainment for all ages.

“Music that speaks to the heart – accessible, moving and deeply human.”

A symphony of strings awaits classical music enthusiasts at this year’s Klein Karoo Klassique.

A diverse festival programme awaits classical music enthusiasts at this year’s Klein Karoo Klassique in Oudtshoorn.

Met die Suid-Kaap Kinderkoor onder leiding van Jan-Erik Swart en gaskunstenaar Joshua na die Reën

With Annien Shaw (baroque violin), Ralitza Macheva (baroque violin) and Rosamund Ender (viola da gamba)

With the Cape Town Festival Chamber Orchestra, Samson Diamond (violin) and Richard Cock (conductor)

Met Lynelle Kenned (sopraan), Stefan Lombard (pyporrel) en Paul Loeb van Zuilenburg (trompet)

With Nina Schumann (piano), Esthea Kruger (piano), Megan-Geoffrey Prins (piano) and Charl du Plessis (piano)

Met Samantha Durrant (viool), Sharon de Kock (viool), Jeanne Louise Moolman (altviool) en Anmari van der Westhuizen (tjello)

With Magdalene Minnaar (soprano) and Esthea Kruger (piano)

Mareli Stolp (piano), Rikus Coetsee (saxophone) and Handri Loots (flute)

Berthine van Schoor en Megan-Geoffrey Prins neem die gehoor op ’n eksotiese en verbeeldingryke reis deur verskeie lande van die antieke Sjinese syroete.

“Everyone is invited to celebrate the 15th Klein Karoo Klassique in Oudtshoorn this weekend from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 August!”

An unforgettable musical journey awaits music enthusiasts at the 15th Klein Karoo Klassique in Oudtshoorn.

The ever-popular Steinway pianist Charl du Plessis is our host at this year’s Klein Karoo Klassique. Join him as he engages in conversations with artists following selected recitals.

See all ten recitals at Klein Karoo Klassique 2024 with one affordable ticket package, at a saving of 25%.

From a specially assembled chamber orchestra and an ever-popular choir, to quartets, trios, duos and many more musical surprises. 

’n Baie unieke uitvoering van Handel se oratorium Messiah is in Desember op Oudtshoorn te sien.

Klein Karoo Klassique 2023 was ’n reusesukses en het alle verwagtinge oortref. Vanjaar se feesprogram het optredes deur van die land se voorste klassieke musici ingesluit en was ’n uitsonderlike ervaring.