International Jazz Day

2026 Global Celebrations

South Africa

City: Cape Town

Organizer(s): boeta gee

CONVERSATIONS – deep listening sessions

In-Person

04/30

17:30

“The miracle of improvised music, like the art of conversation, makes several non-negotiable demands upon its participants: listen carefully, respond accordingly, and always (always!) think fast...

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City: Germiston

Organizer(s): Ekurhuleni Jazz Association

EJA International Jazz Day

In-Person

04/30

16:00

About EJA International Jazz Day 2026 The Ekurhuleni Jazz Association (EJA) is proud to present International Jazz Day 2026 at Leondale Community Hall. This event serves as the flagship la...

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City: Cape Town

Organizer(s): D Boye Creatives Inc (Darrel Boye)

International Jazz Day in Cape Town

In-Person

04/30

18:00

DBoye Creatives Inc and Mofire African Cuisine proudly present International Jazz Day 2026 🎷 Join us at Mofire African Cuisine, 48 Salt River Road, Woodstock, for an unforgettable evening...

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City: Rondomskrik, Prince Albert

Organizer(s): Journey to Jazz Festival

JOURNEY TO JAZZ – SAGRA

In-Person

04/30

06:00

Journey to Jazz opens at the breathtaking Kritikom Koppie Quarry situated in the North end part of Prince Albert in the Western Cape South Africa, a natural amphitheatre carved into the Karoo la...

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City: Verulam, Osindisweni, Iqadi

Organizer(s): Sagiya Foundation

KZN International Jazz Festival – “Celebrating the Brilliance, Courage, and Unity of Young Women”

In-Person

05/02

10:00

KZN International Jazz Festival 2026 Category Segments: Category 1 (Phase 2): KZN IJF Youth Cultural Blitz Category 2 (Phase 3): KZN IJF International Jazz Stage Phase 1: 30 Ap...

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City: Cape Town

Organizer(s): Athletic Club and Social

Mash Trio live at The Athletic Club and Social

In-Person

04/30

On 30 April 2026, UNESCO International Jazz Day, pianist and composer Dr Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane brings the Mash Trio to The Athletic Club and Social in Cape Town. Joined by bassist Dalisu Ndla...

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City: KuGompo City

Organizer(s): House 87

Mlungisi Gegana Sextet

In-Person

04/30

19:00

Celebrate the spirit of jazz with the powerful Mlungisi Gegana Sextet this International Jazz Day. Led by acclaimed bassist and composer Mlungisi Gegana, the sextet brings together a dynam...

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City: Franschhoek

Organizer(s): Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek

Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek – When Montreux Meets Africa

In-Person

03/27

12:00

The first-ever Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek, offers a jazz-inspired, multi-genre music experience through a distinctly African lens. Set over three days in South Africa’s Cape Winelands, t...

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City: Cape Town

Organizer(s): Shout Music Company

Queens Lounge Presents: Van de Geyns, Mthembu-Salter & Gibson Celebrate World International Jazz Day

In-Person

04/29

19:00

Back by popular demand after a completely sold-out previous show, this high class jazz quartet returns to the stage to celebrate World International Jazz Day (30 April). Fronted by Ben van de Ge...

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City: Alice

Organizer(s): South African Commission for UNESCO and UNESCO Oliver Tambo Chair for Human Rights

South African National Commission for UNESCO Observance of 2026 International Jazz Day, under the auspices of the UNESCO Oliver Tambo Chair for Human Rights at the University of Fort Hare

In-Person

Online

04/30

11:30

International Jazz Day 2026 Seminar: Fostering Freedom, Creativity, and Unity On 30 April, SA National Commission for UNESCO and UFH’s UNESCO ‘Oliver Tambo’ Chair hosts a seminar exploring...

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City: Pretoria

Organizer(s): Cursive Lifestyle Eatery

The Phil Holder Quartet

In-Person

05/03

12:30

Celebrate international Jazz Day with The Phil Holder Quartet at Cursive Lifestyle Eatery at the Irene Country Club from 12:30 to 16:30

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City: Rondebosch

Organizer(s): University of Cape Town

UCT Big Band celebrates International Jazz Day

In-Person

04/30

19:00

Join the UCT Big Band at the Baxter Theatre on April 30th in celebration of the 15th anniversary of International Jazz Day. Under the dynamic direction of Justin Bellairs, the band will perform ...

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