2023 International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert

Conversation with President Bill Clinton and Herbie Hancock

Host Jazz Day in 2024 or 2025!

UNESCO has launched a Call for Applications for the Global Host City for the 2024 and 2025 International Jazz Day celebrations. The deadline for 2024 Applications is August 15, 2023 (Midnight, CET). The deadline for 2025 Applications is October 15, 2023 (Midnight, CET).

Global Events

Independent artists and organizers on all seven continents present an astonishing array of performance, educational and community outreach programming each year for International Jazz Day.

2023 #JazzDay Events

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Educational Library

On April 30, teachers and students around the world use International Jazz Day as an opportunity to learn more about the empowering history and legacy of jazz music. Check out our growing library of free educational videos and resources.

2023 Global Videos

View hundreds of videos from past International Jazz Day celebrations, including official clips from the All-Star Global Concert and incredible submissions from our partners in more than 190 countries.

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