Cape Town International Jazz Festival

Called “Africa’s Grandest Gathering,” this 22nd edition of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival built on its new theme “Legacy Meets Tomorrow”. Held at the CTICC, it brought a blend of heritage voices and rising virtuosos, all while contributing to over 31,000 jobs and hosting more than 3,700 masterclass beneficiaries since its inception.
The captivating lineup includes electronic-jazz titan Black Coffee with pianist Nduduzo Makhathini, Afro-soul icon Thandiswa Mazwai, and rising stars like Kyle Shepherd Trio, Benjamin Jeptha, Ari Lennox, Plurism, Bombay Lights, and more.
It’s a balanced mix of tradition and innovation, with orchestral collaborations, free-flowing improvisation, and deep cultural narratives—all in South Africa's picturesque “Mother City.”