Global Host City Call For Applications

UNESCO has launched the Call for Applications for the Global Host City for the 2026 International Jazz Day celebration. Visit www.unesco.org/en/call-jazz-day-2026 for complete application requirements and a link to the online application.

You can also review additional technical details with the Jazz Day Technical Annex (PDF).

The deadline for 2026 Applications is November 15, 2024 (Midnight, CET).

Eligible Applicants:

  • Cities of UNESCO’s Member States and Associate Members
  • Non-Governmental Organizations endorsed by or in partnership with a city of a UNESCO Member State or Associate Member

Languages of Submission:

  • The complete Application Form must be submitted online in English or French, which are the two working languages of the UNESCO Secretariat.

Should you have any questions regarding the application process or requirements, please do not hesitate to contact Kamil Walji (Manager, Strategic Partnerships) at [email protected].