Cape Town hosts Moonshine concert today at Steenberg Hotel, plus jazz celebrations

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• 🔥 Quick Facts
• Moonshine Brings Vintage Jazz Revival to Cape Town’s Most Picturesque Setting
• Two Musical Lineups Create a Complete Evening of Jazz Celebration
• Venue Details and Experience Structure
• Why This Jazz Evening Matters to Cape Town’s Cultural Calendar
• Will Cape Town’s Jazz Revival Momentum Continue Beyond Tonight?
  • Sources

Cape Town hosts one of Africa’s most electrifying vintage jazz experiences tonight. Moonshine: Jazz with a Kick takes center stage at Steenberg Hotel for a one-night-only celebration beneath Constantia stars, featuring Cape Town’s finest swing and rock ‘n’ roll musicians. Get ready to dance.

Moonshine Brings Vintage Jazz Revival to Cape Town’s Most Picturesque Setting

Moonshine is not your typical jazz band. Led by acclaimed saxophonist Dan Shout, this Cape Town fixture delivers a warm, upbeat sound rooted in the golden age of jazz. The ensemble has built its reputation on high-energy swing, 1950s rock ‘n’ roll, and Motown classics. Expect Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, and Frank Sinatra reimagined with an infectious modern edge. The band also channels Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, and Amy Winehouse through their vintage lens.

What sets Moonshine apart is the purity of its organic sound. In a world of sequencers and DJs, this fully-live ensemble brings polished musicianship and genuine jazz swing back to the forefront. Dan Shout, a sought-after session saxophonist known for his seven-year stint with the Johnny Clegg band, leads some of Cape Town’s hippest jazz musicians through an evening designed for movement and connection.

Two Musical Lineups Create a Complete Evening of Jazz Celebration

Tonight’s event runs a full four hours, from 5:00 PM opening to 9:00 PM, giving attendees ample time to experience two distinct musical acts. The headliner is undoubtedly Moonshine, but the evening kicks off with Ramon Alexander Trio, a legendary ensemble in Cape Town’s jazz community. Ramon Alexander is a leading pianist and composer respected as a key exponent of Cape Jazz, the genre that defined South African musical innovation.

This dual-lineup approach reflects the maturity of Cape Town’s jazz scene. Rather than a single act, attendees get two generations of jazz excellence on one lawn. Ramon Alexander‘s classical improvisational approach sets the stage before Moonshine’s swinging finale. Together, they bracket an evening that honors both traditional jazz roots and contemporary swing energy.

Venue Details and Experience Structure

Option	Details
Lounge on the Lawn	Picnic-style with blankets, views of Steenberg mountains, R330 ticket only
Lawn with Picnic	Two tickets plus shared Al Fresco box, R1,300 per couple
Seated Dinner	Reserved table seating with three-course dinner at Tryn, R850 per person
Pre-Show Dining	Extend the evening with full dinner reservations at Tryn restaurant before concert

Steenberg wines, G&Ts, beers, and soft drinks will be available for purchase throughout the evening. The venue sits on the Steenberg estate lawns in Constantia, one of Cape Town’s most storied wine-producing regions. No outside food or beverages permitted, ensuring the experience remains curated and exclusive. Space is limited, so booking remains essential.

Why This Jazz Evening Matters to Cape Town’s Cultural Calendar

Tonight’s event arrives just three weeks before the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, scheduled for March 27-28 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. This smaller, more intimate gathering serves as a perfect prelude to the city’s signature jazz celebration. For attendees seeking Cape Town jazz experiences this month, starting with Steenberg’s outdoor setting provides a more relaxed, wine-fueled alternative to the larger festival atmosphere.

Jazz Under the Stars taps into the global trend of combining live music with wine country experiences. Cape Town’s Constantia Valley has long been a destination for this exact fusion. By hosting Moonshine and Ramon Alexander Trio on March 5, the organizers tap into both summer weather and the cultural momentum building toward month’s end. The emphasis is on accessibility, movement, and dancing, not concert-hall formality.

Will Cape Town’s Jazz Revival Momentum Continue Beyond Tonight?

With two major jazz events scheduled in March alone, the question becomes how Cape Town will sustain this cultural resurgence year-round. Dan Shout’s Music Company manages bookings for Moonshine across corporate events, weddings, and private functions beyond tonight’s public performance. Ramon Alexander continues teaching jazz improvisation at Stellenbosch University while performing at venues across the city. Both represent a new generation of Cape Town jazz advocates committed to keeping the genre alive. Will tonight’s sold-out (or near capacity) crowd send a signal that outdoor jazz experiences in wine country deserve to become a regular fixture rather than annual one-offs?

“Moonshine is a rare, polished band with a fully organic sound, led by saxophonist Dan Shout and featuring some of Cape Town’s finest jazz musicians. This is jazz you can move to, with plenty of moments to rise and dance.”

— Steenberg Event Organizers, Eventful Experience Description

Sources

• Quicket – Official event booking page for Steenberg Jazz Under the Stars with complete ticketing and experience options
• Shout Music Company – Dan Shout saxophonist profile and Moonshine band background information
• Music in Africa – Ramon Alexander biography and Cape Jazz context with institutional credentials