Joy of Jazz 2026: Johannesburg Gets Ready for Two Nights of World-Class Jazz
Fri, 25 Sept
|Sandton Convention Centre
Time & Location
25 Sept 2026, 17:00 – 23:50
Sandton Convention Centre, 161 Maude St, Sandown, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
About the event
Johannesburg is set to become the centre of the jazz world once again when the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz returns for its 27th edition on Friday, 25 September and Saturday, 26 September 2026.
Taking place at the iconic Sandton Convention Centre, this two-day celebration brings together jazz lovers for an immersive weekend of music, culture and connection. The festival describes itself as South Africa's premier jazz festival, with more than two decades of history behind its name.
If you love live instrumentation, powerful vocals, sophisticated sounds and discovering music from South Africa and around the world, this is one festival worth putting on your calendar.
Event Details
Event: Standard Bank Joy of Jazz 2026
Dates: Friday, 25 September & Saturday, 26 September 2026