The Cape Town Big Band Jazz Festival is renowned as one of South Africa's premier showcases of musical youthful talent. If you are a jazz lover, then the Cape Town Big Band Jazz Festival is sure to set your feet tapping. 24 Big Bands will perform during the four evening performances. The monies raised from the Festival are utilised for various initiatives, especially music in the disadvantaged communities. We are pleased to host the Festival in collaboration with the South African College of Music.

Wednesday 28 May 2025

Rondebosch Boys’ Preparatory Jazz Band

Rustenburg Girl’s High School Senior Jazz Band

Steenberg High School Jazz Band

St Cyprian’s Jazz Band

Little Giants

SU Jazz Band

Thursday 29 May 2025

SACS Junior School Jazz Band

Wynberg Boys’ High School Jazz Band

SACS High School Big Band

Pinelands High School Jazz Band

SACS High Tentet

Bishops Jazz Band

MH Big Band

Friday 30 May 2025

Groote Schuur High School Jazz Band

Rondebosch Boys’ High School Junior Jazz Band

Bergvliet High School Junior Jazz Band

Westerford High School Big Band

Bergvliet High School Senior Jazz Band

Rondebosch Boys’ High School Senior Jazz Band

UCT Big Band

Saturday 31 May 2025

Wynberg Boys’ Junior School Jazz Band

Huguenot High School Big Band

Beau Soleil’s Monday Stage Band

Wynberg Girls’ High School Jazz Band

Alumni Big Band