A HISTORIC FIRST: GUY BUTTERY BRINGS LIVE MUSIC TO ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH, DARGLE — FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 142 YEARS
The Dargle Valley, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands
- Date – Saturday, 23 May 2026
- Venue – St Andrew’s Church, Dargle
- Address – The "Dargle Church", Dargle Valley, KZN Midlands (14 km along the Dargle Road from the R103)
- Time – 3:30pm to start shortly after
- Price – R200
- Contact – Gilly - 083 271 7338 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Tickets – https://qkt.io/darglechurch
World-renowned guitarist Guy Buttery will make history on the 23 May 2026 as he performs the first ever concert at St. Andrew's Church in the Dargle Valley, a landmark occasion for both the local community and South African cultural life.
Consecrated on 30 November 1883 by Bishop Macrorie, the modest stone church was erected through the collective efforts of the surrounding farming community and has stood quietly in the foothills of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands ever since. In all that time, as best as research can determine, no formal concert has ever taken place within its walls. Until now.
Guy Buttery, Standard Bank Young Artist Award recipient, multiple SAMA winner, and one of South Africa's most celebrated acoustic guitarists will perform alongside special guest Quintin Song, a versatile multi-instrumentalist of rare and distinctive voice. Together they will bring an afternoon of intimate, world-class music to one of the Midlands' most historic sacred spaces.
The concert promises to be a truly singular occasion, the ancient timbers and corrugated iron walls of St. Andrew's offering an acoustic and atmospheric setting unlike any conventional venue. With the Dargle Valley as its backdrop and 142 years of quiet history as its witness, the church will hear music for the very first time.
Seating is strictly limited and booking is essential. Find the ticket link here.
Photo credit: Jacki Bruniquel