The lawn at Stanford Hills seen from the stage, with the vineyard and the Kleinrivier mountains behind

Stanford Hills Estate

The venue is partof the performance.

A working wine farm in a natural bowl, with the stage facing west into the sunset. The landscape is not the backdrop to the show — it is half of it.

The venue

The venue is partof the performance.

Stanford Hills sits in a natural bowl. The lawn falls away toward the stage, the vines run out behind it, and the mountains close the frame. The stage faces west — which is why the last set finishes exactly as the light does.

The lawn at Stanford Hills seen from the stage, with the vineyard and the Kleinrivier mountains behind

The venue isn't behind the performance. It's part of it.

See the venue

  • Stage

    West-facing. The sun sets behind the artists.

  • Main lawn

    Natural slope. Every blanket has a sightline.

  • Bar

    Estate wine, beer and cocktails. Two service points.

  • Food

    Local vendors, changed through the season.

  • Facilities

    Serviced throughout the afternoon.

  • Shuttle & parking

    Free parking. Shuttles to Hermanus and Stanford.

Getting hereand home again.

From Hermanus
25 minutes on the R326.
From Cape Town
Roughly 1 hour 45 via the N2 and R43.
From Gansbaai
30 minutes through Stanford.
Parking
Free on the estate, stewarded from 14:30.
Shuttles
Hermanus, Stanford and Gansbaai. Book with your ticket.
Address
R326, Stanford, Stanford
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The band on the Sunset Sessions stage, seen from the lawn