Cape Town International Jazz Festival

11/06/2026

For more than four decades, Yellowjackets have pushed the boundaries of contemporary jazz, blending technical mastery with fearless creativity. 🎶✨

Their CTIJF performance was a masterclass in musicianship; intricate, dynamic, and filled with the energy that has made them one of the most influential jazz fusion groups in the world. From soaring solos to seamless interplay, every moment was a reminder of the power of music created by artists at the very top of their craft.

Their performance captivated, inspired and left audiences wanting more. 🧡🎷

Captured by: Thokozani Arthur Dlamini

10/06/2026

Rorisang Sechele brought warmth, soul, and powerful storytelling to the CTIJF stage, delivering a performance that resonated with audiences from the first note to the last. ✨🎶

Blending technical brilliance with heartfelt emotion, she created moments of connection that lingered long after the music faded. 🧡

A performance that showcased the strength, artistry, and future of South African jazz.

Captured by: Siphiwe Mhlambi and Thokozani Arthur Dlamini

09/06/2026

Jacob Collier, one of the most innovative voices in modern music, brought his world of sound to the CTIJF.

Layered, spontaneous, and deeply interactive, his performance turned the stage into a living instrument, shifting between voices, textures, and musical ideas with effortless creativity. From intricate arrangements to moments of pure audience connection, every second felt alive with possibility. 🧡🎶

Captured by: Siphiwe Mhlambi and Thokozani Arthur Dlamini

09/06/2026

, one of the most innovative voices in modern music, brought his world of sound to the CTIJF.

Layered, spontaneous, and deeply interactive, his performance turned the stage into a living instrument, shifting between voices, textures, and musical ideas with effortless creativity. From intricate arrangements to moments of pure audience connection, every second felt alive with possibility. 🧡🎶

Captured by: and

08/06/2026

A hundred years on, and the spirit of Kippie Moeketsi is still right here with us. 🎷🧡

This centenary tribute is a celebration of a sound that helped shape South African jazz as we know it today: bold, fearless, and deeply rooted in expression and freedom.

Led by drummer Tumi Mogorosi, with Muhammad Dawjee on saxophone and Nhlanhla Neville Radebe on bass, this performance carries Kippie’s legacy forward — not just honouring the past, but keeping it alive in the present moment.

These are the in-between moments, the energy, and the feeling of a stage where history and now meet.

Captured by: Siphiwe Mhlambi and Thokozani Arthur Dlamini

05/06/2026

Jasmine Myra brought a sound that feels like light itself — delicate, powerful, and deeply emotional. Every note carried intention, every arrangement unfolded like a story, drawing the audience into a space where time felt slower, and everything else faded away. 🎷✨

From soft, introspective moments to soaring, cinematic builds, her set at the CTIJF was a reminder of how expressive and transformative live jazz can be when it’s performed with such honesty and precision.

A performance that didn’t just fill our Rosies stage; it filled the entire atmosphere.

Captured by: Siphiwe Mhlambi and Thokozani Arthur Dlamini

04/06/2026

Some artists perform. Legends leave a legacy.

Abdullah Ibrahim is widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest pianists and composers. Born and raised in District Six, he has a life and career that span nine decades and multiple continents.

For one night only, he brought his musical brilliance to our Rosies stage and captured audiences with every note. 🎹🧡

Captured by: Siphiwe Mhlambi and Thokozani Arthur Dlamini

03/06/2026

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!

02/06/2026

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

The CTIJF was proud to welcome Heineken as the official alcohol partner for our 23rd edition, including sponsorship of our Manenberg stage and presenting Scorpion Kings’ performance.

Relive the highlights now. 🧡

13/05/2026

As part of our recent ‘From Funding to Partnerships’ workshop, presented in collaboration with the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, we unpacked some of the key organisations currently offering grants, mobility support, project funding, and development opportunities for musicians in South Africa.

Music is expensive. That’s one of the less praiseworthy realities of our industry. Whether you’re trying to record an EP, hitting the road on tour, pressing some vinyl, or just trying to do somethi…