CTIJF phase 2 line-up: artists who transcend borders, honour roots, and shape the future of music
At the heart of jazz lies a timeless duality – one that honours the past while forging bold new paths. The next wave of artists joining the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) 2025 embodies this very spirit: musicians whose work is deeply rooted in tradition yet fearlessly innovative, who weave together sounds from across […]
Cape Town International Jazz Festival turns up the heat with new artist announcement
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) is on fire! With each new wave of artist announcements, the 2025 line-up just keeps getting hotter. It kicked off with a bang — announcing global superstar Black Coffee and the jazz genius Nduduzo Makhathini. It followed up with the smooth and sultry Ari Lennox, and then dropped […]
Legacy Meets Tomorrow: Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2025 Bridges Generations
Join the rhythm of history and the pulse of future sounds at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2025—where legends and rising stars unite in a celebration of music, culture, and connection. This year’s festival, set for 25 and 26 April at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), embraces the theme ‘Legacy Meets Tomorrow’—a tribute to […]
A journey through time: the rich history of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival
Twenty two festivals down the line, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) remains one of the biggest and most popular jazz festivals in the world. However, the event, a drawcard to the city for local and international artists and jazz lovers, has greatly evolved from its humble beginnings. The inaugural festival, originally named the North Sea […]