Sunset Serenades - A Golden Hour of Sonnets and Love Songs at Maynardville Open-Air Festival

Romance, sonnets, golden twilight

Sunset Serenades is an intimate and deeply romantic evening of music and poetry set beneath the trees at Maynardville. As the soft, golden sunset hour descends, audiences are invited into an enchanting atmosphere shaped by love in all its beautiful forms.

Perfect for romantics, music lovers, and the young-at-heart, this exquisite new programme weaves a musical tapestry that spans generations. Audiences will be treated to a breathtaking musical journey, moving seamlessly from the nostalgic familiarity of golden oldies to the vibrant energy of contemporary love songs, all given a classy, elegant acoustic treatment.

Interwoven throughout the melodies are some of Shakespeare’s most famous and passionate love sonnets. Bringing magic to this Valentine's concert is a stellar vocal line-up featuring Amy Campbell, Samantha Landers, and Zolani Shangase. Each celebrated soloists in their own right, they join forces with outstanding live musicians to breathe life into every lyric and spoken word.

Whether you are celebrating Valentine’s Day, a lifelong romance, a new beginning, or simply a beautiful summer evening with someone special, Sunset Serenades promises a memorable night of love, music, and poetry under the stars.