34 Waenhout - Live Venue, Knysna

34 Waenhout is a live venue, restaurant and occasional cinema space set among trees in a small indigenous forest near Knysna’s industrial fringe. The setting combines garden areas with old wood factory buildings, log structures and soft stretch tents decorated with warm festoon lighting. The result is a relaxed venue designed for social gatherings, live entertainment and informal celebrations.

The food follows a quick, simple festival-style approach. The menu centres on build-your-own burgers, artisanal hand-crafted chips and custom-created pizzas prepared in a wood-fired, braai-style format. The cooking draws on familiar home-style dishes and flavours associated with the Cape, the Garden Route and the Karoo, with a focus on straightforward food served in a casual setting.

Live music concerts are a central part of the venue’s character, with event programming also accommodating parties, family get-togethers and other group occasions. The garden setting includes space for children’s play, making the venue suitable for family gatherings as well as social events centred on music and food. Covered areas provide an adaptable backdrop for entertainment, while the surrounding trees and gardens give the venue a distinctly outdoors-oriented atmosphere.

34 Waenhout also hosts occasional outdoor or covered movie and theatre presentations. Cinema experiences form part of the wider event offering rather than a permanent programme, alongside concerts and themed entertainment. Event formats may include seated shows and larger gatherings, with the venue able to accommodate groups looking to spend time together around a live performance.

The venue suits visitors looking for informal dining, live entertainment or a garden-based setting for a celebration in Knysna. It is particularly relevant for families, groups of friends and guests attending scheduled music, comedy, cinema or theatre events. Food and beverages are available during event programming, with the overall experience combining casual festival-style service, creative comfort food and entertainment among the trees.

Located at 34 Waenhout Avenue, the venue sits between the N2 and the Knysna industrial area. Direct contact is available for event and group enquiries, while the venue’s published listings provide information about scheduled shows and ticketed performances.