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Joy of Jazz 2028

Joy of Jazz 2028

Dates taking place: September 2028 (Date TBA)

Location: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa

There are some festivals where you’re captivated by the sound of music and forget you need to leave the venue and catch that flight home in a couple of days. That is exactly what attending Joy of Jazz 2028 festival will be like. Since 1997, the festival that has been providing attendees such experiences annually, at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg and shows absolutely no signs of discontinuation.

What is the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz

For the uninitiated, Joy of Jazz is South Africa's premier jazz festival and perhaps one of the most acclaimed festities of jazz across the continent. It began as a small occasion with a modest assembly of only two thousand festival goers. This now a three day, four stage event accomplished a lot, with an attendance of 36,000 festival goers, (yes, that is a correct digit). This is a jazz festival were all 36,000 attendees are excited and elated because they are actively listening. This festival is known to host the biggest names in the realm of international jazz alongside the legends of South African Jazz, and other emerging performers that you will grow to adore and relish as your fave artists!

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A Festival That Actually Delivers

Joy of Jazz has much to offer and has been named one of the best jazz festivals in the world for a reason. This annual festival, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, features artists from all over the world. Previous line-ups have included South African Grammy award-winning artists, jazz and soul icons, as well as unexpected collaborations that leave audiences wanting more. In total, Joy of Jazz has four stages, and each stage has a packed schedule. The toughest decision a festival goer has to make is which stage to stay at, and with unexpected genius everywhere, the answer is most likely all of them.

Johannesburg Does It Right

The Sandton Convention Centre is perfectly located and is easily accessible, but it also happens to be in the most stylish district. The Sandton Convention Center is a festival venue to be proud of. Johannesburg is a great host city with a loud and lively atmosphere perfect for the festival. From the food to the festival goers, everything adds to the experience and world-class jazz, and it is definitely more than a typical concert experience.

More Than Music

Joy of Jazz 2028 will also be a celebration of cultural partnerships and relationships in the arts. The festival has always showcased the best of South African jazz alongside international talent. To see that in person is something special. You came for the headliners but left talking about the surprise set by the twenty-two-year-old Durban local set for Day Two.

To Destination Performance Managers, Incentive Directors, and Corporate Planner

This is where we start. If you want to book an incentive trip that delegates will be reminiscing about for years, look no further than Joy of Jazz 2028. Johannesburg is designed and equipped for mass delegate travel with premium hotels located directly around the Sandton Convention Centre. This festival will provide corporate groups with ample entertainment that is truly cultural, memorable, and fun. DMCs, consider this a complete package. Travel agents, your clients will express their appreciation. The offering of the most beautiful city in South Africa, superb hotels, and live music for three days places this offering at the top of your list for corporate incentives. Plan, move quickly, and enjoy the recognition.

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Published
25 May 2026
Last updated
13 May 2026
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