CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

The CTIJF is proudly sponsored by @Heart1049FM 🎷 Cape Town’s beat powers the 23rd edition — amplifying jazz and the pulse of the city. With Heart FM’s energy and community spirit, the festival becomes more than music: it’s a celebration of culture and connection. 🧡

7 days to go! 🎶🎷 World-class jazz, iconic collabs & pure magic on 27–28 March. ✨ Jacob Collier, Yussef Dayes, Raveena, Tutu Puoane, Yellowjackets, Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane, Nduduzo Makhathini & more. 🎟️ Limited tickets via Ticketmaster BNPL on Loot 🧡

Join our CTIJF Panel Discussion on how festivals support African artists and grow the creative economy. 📅 26 March ⏰ 11:00–13:00 📍 Artscape Arena 🎟️ Free, secure your spot at the 🔗 in our bio

The Cape Town International Jazz Festival continues to shine as a major economic driver, boosting tourism, creating jobs, and injecting millions into the local economy. Read More: capeargus.co.za/entertainment/… #CapeTown #CTIJF #JazzFestival #Tourism #Economy

CTIJF x Neighbourgood East City 🎷✨ Enjoy 25% off at @neighbourgood_sa East City from 25-31 March ‘26, when you subscribe to our newsletter (via our website). Don’t miss out on insider secrets, exclusive updates, offers, and the rhythm of jazz culture!

Proudly sponsored by Old Khaki ✨ The 2026 CTIJF brings an effortless style to the rhythm of jazz. Together, we celebrate culture, individuality, and the energy that makes this festival unforgettable. 🧡

Jimmy Nevis — Cape Town’s own pop powerhouse 🎤 From Elephant Shoes to 7764 and Heartboxing, he’s opened for Pharrell Williams, coached on The Voice SA, and continues to push creative boundaries. ✨ Catch him live on the Manenberg Stage on 28 March . 🧡

🎷✨ The CTIJF 2026 programme is here! Two nights, four stages, and a line‑up of legends, innovators, and rising stars. Cape Town will be alive with rhythm, soul, and global grooves on 27 & 28 March. 🌍🔥

World-renowned saxophonist and bandleader Igor Butman brings decades of jazz mastery to Cape Town. 🎷 From Berklee to the Moscow Jazz Orchestra, he continues to shape the global jazz scene. Live on the Rosies Stage on 28 March 🧡

This is not a masterclass. This is a moment where everything shifts. 7x GRAMMY winner Jacob Collier at CTIJF for a FREE Q&A & masterclass. 📍 CTICC Auditorium 1 🗓 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 | ⏰ 14:30 🎟 Free ticket → link in bio Enter curious. Leave changed

CTIJF Masterclass Series at Youngblood-Africa Gallery FRI | 14:00-15:00 Salomão Soares & Vanessa Moreno FRI | 15:15-16:15 Yellowjackets SAT | 10:00-11:00 Seba Kaapstad SAT | 11:15- 12:15 Varijashree SAT | 12:30–13:30 Justin-Lee Schultz Free tickets via FIXR

Navigating the Industry of Today In collaboration with Music Business Network 📅25 March ⏰10:00–13:00 📍Artscape Arena Secure your R40 ticket via FIXR 🎟️

Audience Engagement – From Stadiums to Stages Presented by Natasha Petersen 📅 24 March 2026 ⏰ 15:00–17:00 📍 Artscape Arena ⏰ Secure your R40 ticket via FIXR

Honouring the legacy of Kippie Moeketsi: the “revolutionary with a reed”. 🎷 Led by Tumi Mogorosi with Muhammad Dawjee and Nhlanhla Neville Radebe, this tribute bridges bebop, resistance, and the future of SA jazz. Catch them live on Rosies Stage on 27 March. 🎶🧡

Maria João brings her fearless sound to Cape Town.🎶 Blending jazz, electronic textures, and traditional Mozambican soul, her latest project bridges Lisbon and Maputo while celebrating heritage and creative freedom. Catch her live on the Rosies Stage on 28 March 🧡✨

I am on fri night @CTJazzFest 36 performances. 27 & 28 March. One unforgettable weekend. 🎷 Tickets available at Ticketmaster - @TripleMEntSA @IOL @WeekendArgus @TicketmasterZA Who are you most excited to see? #CTIJF

Proudly supported by the City of Cape Town. For over two decades, the COCT has helped the CTIJF grow culture, boost tourism, and create opportunities. From world‑class shows to the free Greenmarket Square concert, the city makes it possible. 🎶✨ @eventscapetown

Cape Town’s own LUUKHANYO brings his genre-bending mix of hip-hop, funk, jazz & soul to the CTIJF's Manenberg Stage on the 28th of March. 🔥 He is a voice shaping SA's creative future 🧡

Upgrade your festival experience with premium hospitality at the CTIJF. ✨ VIP red carpet access, gourmet dining, premium beverages & exclusive lounges. 🎶 More info on our website. Link in bio. 🧡 @CTICC_Official @TicketmasterZA

Dreamy soul meets 90s R&B ✨ NYC singer-songwriter Raveena brings lush, healing soundscapes to the stage. She'll be headlining our Moses Molelekwa Stage on 28 March 🎶🧡