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What: 📅 Newtown Jazz and Heritage Festival

Newtown Jazz and Heritage Festival

When:

Where: 🕳 Museum Africa

How much:

🎟️ R500.00Webtickets

Newtown Jazz & Heritage Festival 2026 brings the spirit of South African and Pan-African jazz to life on 30 & 31 January in the vibrant Newtown Precinct. Rooted in the legacy of Niki’s Oasis, the festival unites generations through powerful live performances, rich heritage, and timeless sound, celebrating jazz as memory, movement, and culture.
Experience the magic of true South African jazz at the Newtown Jazz & Heritage Festival 2026.

Join us on 30 & 31 January 2026 for a brilliant, unforgettable live jazz celebration in the vibrant Newtown Precinct.

Anchored in the legacy of Niki’s Oasis, the festival celebrates South African and Pan-African jazz heritage, bringing generations, stories and sound together.

Day 1 features Ncesh Nonxishi, Lex Futshane & Sydney Mnisi Quartet (feat. Stanley Matlou and Sanele Phakathi), and Maleh.
Day 2 presents Yonela Mnana – Echoes of Marabi, Andile Yenana, Steve Dyer and Ngwako Manamela.