The Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) will take place on Friday May 3 and Saturday May 4 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).
Four reimagined stages will welcome artists and festival-goers known as Festinos. Formerly known as Kippies, Moses Molelekwa, and Rosies, these stages now bear the names of Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald respectively, with a new outside stage, Topaz.
Some of the stars on the 2024 line-up include Matt Bianco (UK); Kokoroko (UK); The Yussef Dayes Experience (UK); Nduduzo Makhathini Trio featuring Omagugu (SA); Mandisi Dyantyis (SA); Radio Sechaba (SA); Billy Monama (SA); Zoë Modiga (SA); Carlo Mombelli and The Prisoners of Strange (SA); Benjamin Jephta (SA); and Kujenga (SA).
Back by popular demand are the artist master classes, which will also be held at the CTICC on Friday May 3 and Saturday May 4, offering enthusiasts a rare opportunity to glean insights from some of the industry’s finest music minds.
Lindsay Rhoda, head of talent at CTIJF, says: “We have worked hard over the past few months to compile a programme that pays homage to the heritage of our jazz roots, but also speaks to the exciting future of music that is embracing all jazz-related genres as anthems for a new tomorrow.”
General admission festival tickets at R950 a night a person gives access to Sapphire and Topaz stages.
Surcharge tickets are in operation for Emerald (Rosies), and Ruby (Moses Molelekwa) at R30 a person a show.
Book through Ticketmaster.
No under 10s and no pass outs will be allowed.
Visit www.capetownjazzfest.com for more information.
