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The Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2024 will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on 3 and 4 May. In 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic forced organisers to postpone the 21st edition of the event, but 2024 marks its official return after a four-year hiatus.
Jazz aficionados from around the world will descend on the Cape for the duration of the weekend to celebrate “Africa’s Grandest Gathering”. Read on to find out more about the event, who’s performing this year, and everything else you need to know before you buy tickets.
In 2000, the organisers of the North Sea Jazz Festival teamed up with a local company to host the first “Cape Town North Sea Jazz Festival”. The partnership lasted five years and then transformed into the Cape Town International Jazz Festival. Since then, it has become one of the world’s premier stand-alone jazz events.
In fact, not only is it the largest jazz festival in Africa, but it’s the fourth-largest in the world. It now takes place at the CTICC, welcoming thousands of music lovers to the Mother City. The 2024 edition takes on a new look, with all-new names for its stages:
It will also feature a Flavour Junction, where attendees can choose from a selection of food trucks and bars. Other activities include:
To mark its long-awaited return, this year’s CTIJF will feature a star-studded lineup. Here are some of the headline acts:
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.”
No children under 10 are allowed to attend the event.
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival attracts music lovers from around the world. And, after a four-year hiatus, attendees will celebrate four times as hard. Whether you’re travelling from the US, Europe, or from within South Africa, car rental in Cape Town will help you get the most out of your festival experience.
Simply speak to one of our expert agents to secure your car hire in Cape Town. If you want to arrive in style, ask about our luxury car rental options. Alternatively, if you want to turn your visit to the Mother City into a road trip adventure, enquire about our 4×4 rental options.