Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2025 Drops A Game-changer Not To Be Missed

By Natasha Jacobs

It's that time of the year again for Africas Grandest Gathering, The Cape Town International Jazz Festival CTIJF where the mother city is buzzing and people from across the world are preparing for the largest festival on the African continent, from April 25 to 26, 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

The festival attracts thousands of attendees local and international, Unlike many other festivals that focus only on international stars or only on local talent, the CTIJF delivers both, and treats local and international artists equally. Festinos already know the magic and for newcomers, theres never been a better time to become a festino.

The festival is held in Cape Town, one of the most beautiful cities in the world where the indian and atlantic oceans meet at the Cape Point which is a significant route globally for vessels and ships. The city has the incredible Table Mountain, which is one of the seven wonders of the world, beautiful beaches, Robben Island where Former President Nelson Mandela was incarcerated from 1964 who played a significant role in Dr Iqbal Surve, the chairman of the Sekunjalo Group becoming a businessman. In January this year, Cape Town was also voted the best city in the world by Time Out.

The CTIJF has been fully black-owned since the Surv Family rescued it from near collapse in 2006 and it has been successful ever since. The Festival is headed by an all women team , which is a testament to Dr Survs commitment to women empowerment and transformation.