CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

Africa's Grandest Gathering 🎺

• See you in March 2027

[CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL @CTJazzFest]

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.

📷: Roy Potterill

#CTIJF

[CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL @CTJazzFest]

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.

📷: Roy Potterill
#CTIJF

[CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL @CTJazzFest]

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

[CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL @CTJazzFest]

Remembering Abdullah Ibrahim (1934–2026) 🎹🕊️

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

[CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL @CTJazzFest]

Remembering Abdullah Ibrahim (1934–2026) 🎹🕊️

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

[CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL @CTJazzFest]

"It was an intimate, shared experience among just 50 of us; a rare privilege for everyone present and a lifelong memory for us all." — Georgia Jones, CTIJF Co-Director, about the CTIJF 2026 press conference with jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim. 🕊️🎹

#AbdullahIbrahim

[CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL @CTJazzFest]

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. 🎷🧡

[CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL @CTJazzFest]

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. 🕊️🎹

[CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL @CTJazzFest]

Rorisang Sechele brought soul, power, and undeniable presence to the CTIJF stage. ✨🎶

Her performance stayed with us long after the final note. 🧡

📷: @sphiwemhlambi and @itsarthurdlamin

#CTIJF #RorisangSechele

[CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL @CTJazzFest]

@Rori_Sechele brought soul, power, and undeniable presence to the CTIJF stage. ✨🎶

Her performance stayed with us long after the final note. 🧡
📸: @sphiwemhlambi and @itsarthurdlamin

#CTIJF #RorisangSechele

[CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL @CTJazzFest]

@Rori_Sechele brought soul, power, and undeniable presence to the CTIJF stage. ✨🎶

Her performance stayed with us long after the final note. 🧡

📸:@sphiwemhlambi and @itsarthurdlamin

#CTIJF #RorisangSechele

[CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL @CTJazzFest]

Jazz fusion masters Yellowjackets brought their signature sound to the CTIJF. 🎷✨

Their performance was filled with virtuosity, energy, and decades of musical excellence. 🧡

📸: @itsarthurdlamin

#CTIJF #Yellowjackets

[CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL @CTJazzFest]

@Rori_Sechele brought soul, power, and undeniable presence to the CTIJF stage. ✨🎶

Hers was a performance that stayed with us long after the final note. 🧡

📸:Siphiwe Mhlambi and Arthur Dlamini

#CTIJF #RorisangSechele

[CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL @CTJazzFest]

A headliner moment on our Kippies Stage. 🎶✨

@jacobcollier brought a world of sound to the CTIJF, where harmony, rhythm, and imagination moved as one.

A bold, creative set from one of music’s most innovative voices. 🧡

📸: @siphiwemhlambi and @itsarthurdlamin

#CTIJF

[CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL @CTJazzFest]

100 years on, the spirit of Kippie Moeketsi still lives on in South African jazz. 🎷🧡

Tumi Mogorosi, Muhammad Dawjee & Nhlanhla Neville Radebe honoured a true pioneer of sound, expression, and freedom.

📸: @sphiwemhlambi and @itsarthurdlamin

#CTIJF #KippieMoeketsi.

[CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL @CTJazzFest]

Jasmine Myra’s sound feels like light; delicate, powerful, and deeply emotional. 🎷✨

From intimate moments to cinematic builds, her CTIJF set at Rosies turned music into pure atmosphere.

Captured by: @sphiwemhlambi and @itsarthurdlamin

#CTIJF #JasmineMyra #WhereJazzLives

[CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL @CTJazzFest]

Some artists perform. Legends leave a legacy.

Abdullah Ibrahim, widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest pianists and composers, delivered pure musical brilliance on our Rosies stage. 🎹🧡

📷: @sphiwemhlambi and @itsarthurdlamin

[CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL @CTJazzFest]

If you’ve 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.

Don’t miss your moment!

[CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL @CTJazzFest]

Cold drinks. Good music. Unforgettable moments. 🍻🎷✨

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 Kings’ performance.

Relive the highlights now. 🧡

[Texx and the City @texxandthecity]

Texx and @CTJazzFest breakdown some of the key organisations currently offering grants, mobility support, project funding, and development opportunities for musicians in South Africa.
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