# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Travelling Light: Leonard Cohen in Words & Music
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Songs. Poetry. Stories | A life laid bare in words and music.

Step into the world of Leonard Cohen through an intimate evening of music, poetry and storytelling that traces the life, wit, melancholy and brilliance of a singular artist.

'Travelling Light' weaves together Cohen’s most beloved songs with rare anecdotes, literary excerpts and reflections on his remarkable life. 

Audiences can expect timeless works including Suzanne, So Long, Marianne, Famous Blue Raincoat, Who By Fire and Tower of Song, alongside poignant material from his final masterpiece, You Want It Darker, released shortly before Cohen’s death in 2016.

Scripted by Cape Town poet and writer Perran Hahndiek, Travelling Light  is performed by acclaimed singer and guitarist Dave Starke, accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Daniel Zachariah Franks. Their rich, expressive performance captures both the gravitas and humanity of Cohen’s work.

This is more than a tribute concert — it is an immersive exploration of love, faith, longing, irony and beauty through the words and music of a true literary icon.

For devoted Cohen admirers and discerning music lovers alike, Travelling Light promises an evening of rare depth, intimacy and resonance.

EVENT DETAILS
*Venue: Hermanus Golf Club
* Date: Thurs. 2 July
* Time: Doors open 18h00. Show starts 19h30. 
* Ticket Price: R250 pp
* Ticket Includes: Sherry on arrival, soup & freshly baked breads**
* Contact: (028) 125 0007


**Limited A la Carte menu available – not included in ticket price.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hermanus/travelling-light-leonard-cohen-in-words-and-music/200030311746335
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, music, entertainment, concerts, sports, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hermanus
- **state**: WC
- **country**: South Africa
- **location**: Hermanus Golf Club
- **lat**: -34.410292256133
- **long**: 19.255028373142
- **full address**: Hermanus Golf Club, Golf Road,Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Travelling Light: Leonard Cohen in Words & Music being held?
  - **A:** Travelling Light: Leonard Cohen in Words & Music takes place on Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Hermanus Golf Club, Golf Road,Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Travelling Light: Leonard Cohen in Words & Music?
  - **A:** Travelling Light: Leonard Cohen in Words & Music is organized by Bonzai Events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Travelling Light: Leonard Cohen in Words & Music is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hermanus, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Travelling Light: Leonard Cohen in Words & Music sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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