Live Violin That Moves People

Award-winning wedding violinist in Cape Town, Larah Eksteen creates unforgettable live music for luxury weddings, corporate events and private celebrations across Cape Town, the Cape Winelands, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.

📋 Luxury Event & Wedding Music at a Glance

  • Service Area: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and the Cape Winelands.

  • Ensembles Available: Solo Electric Violin, Acoustic Violin, String Quartets, Cape Town Flo and Electric Strings duos.

  • Performance Segments: Guest arrivals, ceremony aisles, cocktail hour (canapés), dinner sets, and high-energy dancefloor sets.

  • Technical Setup: Fully self-sufficient with battery-powered, wireless PA systems for remote vineyard, garden, or beach locations.

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Trusted by Luxury Venues & Global Brands

  • 20+ Years Experience

  • 1000+ Events

  • 10+ Countries

  • Featured on 7 episodes of Idols SA to millions of viewers

  • Cape and Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra member

  • 4 Solo Albums

Client List

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Bespoke Services

  • Larah Eksteen performing live violin music at a wedding at Lanzerac Wine Estate in Stellenbosch.

    WEDDINGS

    Cape Town's favourite wedding violinist, from the aisle to the last dance.

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  • Live corporate entertainment by Larah Eksteen at an Old Mutual gala awards evening.

    CORPORATE EVENTS

    Live violin that gives your brand event a pulse.

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  • Larah Eksteen performing live violin music at a corporate event at Groot Constantia in Cape Town.

    ELECTRIC VIOLIN

    Unexpected. Electrifying. A performance your guests will still be talking about.

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  • Larah Eksteen performing live violin music for a marriage proposal at Alluvia Boutique Winery in Stellenbosch.

    PROPOSALS

    Proposal violinist Cape Town — make the moment unforgettable.

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Performing At Some Of The Western Cape’s Most Iconic Venues

Cape Town Violinist Larah Eksteen at Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa for a wedding

Trusted by some of South Africa's most prestigious venues:

  • The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa

  • Zeitz MOCAA

  • One&Only Cape Town

  • Babylonstoren

  • Quoin Rock

  • Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel

  • Tintswalo Atlantic

  • Lanzerac

  • Johannesdal

  • Belair Pavilion

  • Boschendal

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Larah Eksteen Cape Town Violinist performing at Quoin Rock

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5.0 stars by 132 customers

If you are looking for a violinist/artist who is exceptionally talented, as she is professional- we highly recommend Larah! She truly cares about her craft and clients, and it shows in every note. We were absolutely blown away by her performances at our wedding. She added such a sophisticated layer to our ceremony. It was an incredible highlight of our wedding, that we, and our guests will continue to speak of and treasure!

— Zelah Dodgen

Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

ABOUT

Larah Eksteen is a Cape Town violinist who has been performing since the age of three. Twenty years later, she is one of the Western Cape's most sought-after live event and wedding musicians, not because she plays beautifully, but because she understands how music shapes a room.

From guest arrivals at corporate dinners, wedding ceremony to the cocktail hour to the moment a dancefloor ignites, every performance is designed around your event's energy, your guests, and the atmosphere you want to create. Nothing is left to chance.

Cape Town Violinist Larah Eksteen performing at the Nedbank G30 Summit in the Zeitz MOCAA Museum at the Occular Lounge
Cape Town violinist Larah Eksteen entertaining guests at an exclusive Llandudno celebration overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Cape Town violinist Larah Eksteen entertaining guests at an exclusive Llandudno celebration overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Event Planner Reviews

“We just wanted to thank you again for your amazing work at the Old Mutual Awards. The evening turned out amazingly with your special touch!”

— Orisons Marketing and Activations

“It was such a pleasure having you perform. You looked beautiful!”

—Woolworths Beauty & Dermalogica

“We love working with you…Larah you gorgeous woman”

— Strawberry Events & Weddings

Brands, Weddings & Celebrations

With over 20 years in the entertainment industry and performances at some of South Africa’s most celebrated venues and events, Cape Town Violinist has become one of the Western Cape’s most sought-after contemporary string entertainment brands.

Larah Eksteen, provides live music entertainment for:

  • Weddings

  • Corporate events

  • Gala dinners

  • Conferences

  • Luxury brand launches

  • Networking events

  • Award evenings

  • Private celebrations

  • Proposals

  • Cocktail events

Entertainment options include:

  • Solo electric violin

  • Acoustic violin performances

  • String quartets, trios and duos

  • Violin & saxophone combinations

  • Harp & violin duos

  • Contemporary roaming performances

  • Elegant background music

  • Euphoric dancefloor sets

Contemporary violin entertainment for weddings, corporate functions, gala dinners, luxury brand events, proposals and private celebrations across Cape Town, the Winelands and the Western Cape.

Founded by Larah Eksteen, Cape Town Violinist offers electric violin performances, acoustic ensembles and modern string entertainment designed to elevate atmosphere and create unforgettable guest experiences.

From luxury wine estate weddings to stylish corporate productions and sunset celebrations along the Atlantic coastline, every performance is tailored to the energy of the event.

Cape Town Violinist Larah Eksteen performing at the Mount Nelson Hotel for a 50th Birthday Party

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