The Cape Town International Jazz Festival returns to Cape Town, South Africa on March 27-28, 2026, featuring an impressive lineup of jazz, hip hop, alternative, indie, and folk wassoulou artists. Headlining acts include Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier, legendary South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim, Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara, and percussion icon Sheila E. & The E-Train. The festival showcases both international stars like Yellowjackets, Nubiyan Twist, and The Yussef Dayes Experience alongside prominent South African talent including Scorpion Kings, Nduduzo Makhathini, and Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse. With 34 artists spanning multiple genres and representing diverse musical traditions from jazz fusion to contemporary African sounds, this two-day festival offers an exceptional celebration of global music.