
Jazz Icon Wynton Marsalis with the Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra join the 2025 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival Line-Up of World Class musicians
30/07/2025
South Africa, Tuesday 29 July 2025: American jazz icon Wynton Marsalis joins the 2025 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz line-up of artists billed to perform at Africa’s premiere jazz festival this spring. The legendary jazz trumpeter will headline the Dinaledi stage with the Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra (JLCO).
Marsalis and the JLCO are billed to perform Friday and Sunday only; as they join an offering of over 60 world class musicians from across 15 countries and three continents curated into an unmissable immersive three-day jazz and lifestyle celebration experience on September 26 through the 28 September 2025 at the Sandton International Convention Centre, Joburg.
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Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Presents: Jazz for Young People – A Family Celebration of Jazz and Community
19/06/2025
Johannesburg, South Africa 19 June 2025 – The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival is proud to present Jazz for Young People, a vibrant concert event dedicated to celebrating young jazz lovers while raising funds for the National School of Arts (NSA). The fundraiser event will take place on 26 July 2025, from 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM, at the National School of Arts In Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
Get ready for an unforgettable day of jazz and music at Jazz for Young People festival on the 26th July 2025. This dynamic event by young people for young people, combines world-class entertainment with opportunities for young entrepreneurs and practitioners to access new markets.
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The 2025 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Reveals A World-Class Line-Up
29/04/2025
The 2025 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz is turning up the volume on Africa’s premier jazz experience with an exhilarating all-star line-up, bold new programming concepts, and rich artistic collaborations. For the first time, the festival extends to a full three days of unmissable live music, deepening its celebration of jazz’s enduring spirit and timeless sound. The 2025 festival is crafted to celebrate the voices of virtuoso women, centering jazz’s African roots while noting the music’s rich cultures of collaboration
Set to take place on 26-28 September 2025 at the Sandton International Convention Centre, the festival will feature more than 60 musicians from across 15 countries and three continents, all performing in Africa’s most affluent square mile. Audiences can look forward to inspired musical pairings, innovative set concepts, and special one-off performances designed to ignite the soul.
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Sunday ticket
Standard Bank Card Holder Discount:
Tickets are available at Ticketmaster. Standard Bank cardholders qualify for a discount of up to 15%*. The offer is limited to two tickets per person, and only on usage of a valid Standard Bank debit, cheque or credit card and is subject to availability.Terms and conditions apply.


