The CTIJF unveiled its bold new vision for 2027, "the Month of the Mother City", at an exclusive launch event.
The 2027 edition will take place throughout March, expanding beyond its traditional weekend format with new legs in Johannesburg and Durban.
๐ท: Roy Potterill
#CTIJF
The CTIJF unveiled its bold new vision for 2027, "the Month of the Mother City", at an exclusive launch event.
The 2027 edition will take place throughout March, expanding beyond its traditional weekend format with new legs in Johannesburg and Durban.
๐ท: Roy Potterill
#CTIJF
The story of the 2026 CTIJF is almost here.
Our official aftermovie premieres on 22 June on our YouTube channel.
Subscribe to our channel and be the first to relive the music, the energy, and the unforgettable moments that brought us together.
Produced by : ByBento
Remembering Abdullah Ibrahim (1934โ2026) ๐น๐๏ธ
This week, we found a pictorial tribute by Mike Mzileni, published for @espafrika . One of the photos is of Abdullah Ibrahim in 1998. It's amazing to see this photo next to the moments captured at the 2026 CTIJF.
#AbdullahIbrahim
Remembering Abdullah Ibrahim (1934โ2026) ๐น๐๏ธ
This week, we found a pictorial tribute by Mike Mzileni, published for espAfrika. One of the photos is of Abdullah Ibrahim in 1998. It's amazing to see this photo next to the moments captured at the 2026 CTIJF.
#AbdullahIbrahim
"It was an intimate, shared experience among just 50 of us; a rare privilege for everyone present and a lifelong memory for us all." โ Georgia Jones, CTIJF Co-Director, about the CTIJF 2026 press conference with jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim. ๐๏ธ๐น
#AbdullahIbrahim
This Youth Day, we're proud to announce a new initiative with the Artscape: Festival Classroom.
Based on the idea that some of the most meaningful learning happens outside of the classroom.
Here's to the young voices shaping the future of South African jazz. ๐ท๐งก
Today, we mourn the loss of Abdullah Ibrahim (1934-2026).
A giant of South African and global jazz, we are honoured that his final public performance took place on the Rosies Stage at CTIJF on 27 March 2026.
Rest in peace, maestro. Your music lives on. ๐๏ธ๐น
Rorisang Sechele brought soul, power, and undeniable presence to the CTIJF stage. โจ๐ถ
Her performance stayed with us long after the final note. ๐งก
๐ท: @sphiwemhlambi and @itsarthurdlamin#CTIJF#RorisangSechele
Jazz fusion masters Yellowjackets brought their signature sound to the CTIJF. ๐ทโจ
Their performance was filled with virtuosity, energy, and decades of musical excellence. ๐งก
๐ธ: @itsarthurdlamin#CTIJF#Yellowjackets
@Rori_Sechele brought soul, power, and undeniable presence to the CTIJF stage. โจ๐ถ
Hers was a performance that stayed with us long after the final note. ๐งก
๐ธ:Siphiwe Mhlambi and Arthur Dlamini
#CTIJF#RorisangSechele
A headliner moment on our Kippies Stage. ๐ถโจ
@jacobcollier brought a world of sound to the CTIJF, where harmony, rhythm, and imagination moved as one.
A bold, creative set from one of musicโs most innovative voices. ๐งก
๐ธ: @siphiwemhlambi and @itsarthurdlamin#CTIJF
100 years on, the spirit of Kippie Moeketsi still lives on in South African jazz. ๐ท๐งก
Tumi Mogorosi, Muhammad Dawjee & Nhlanhla Neville Radebe honoured a true pioneer of sound, expression, and freedom.
๐ธ: @sphiwemhlambi and @itsarthurdlamin#CTIJF#KippieMoeketsi.
Jasmine Myraโs sound feels like light; delicate, powerful, and deeply emotional. ๐ทโจ
From intimate moments to cinematic builds, her CTIJF set at Rosies turned music into pure atmosphere.
Captured by: @sphiwemhlambi and @itsarthurdlamin#CTIJF#JasmineMyra#WhereJazzLives
Some artists perform. Legends leave a legacy.
Abdullah Ibrahim, widely regarded as one of the worldโs greatest pianists and composers, delivered pure musical brilliance on our Rosies stage. ๐น๐งก
๐ท: @sphiwemhlambi and @itsarthurdlamin
If youโve ever dreamed of performing on the CTIJF stages, this is your chance to make yourself heard. Our official artist submission portal is open until midnight on 3 July 2026.
Donโt miss your moment!
Cold drinks. Good music. Unforgettable moments. ๐ป๐ทโจ
The CTIJF was proud to welcome @Heineken_SA as the official alcohol partner for our 23rd edition, including sponsorship of our Manenberg stage and presenting Scorpion Kingsโ performance.
Relive the highlights now. ๐งก
Texx and @CTJazzFest breakdown some of the key organisations currently offering grants, mobility support, project funding, and development opportunities for musicians in South Africa.
https://t.co/fYj8vtU4Rc