The annual UCT Jazz Festival, arranged by the South African College of Music (SACM) Jazz staff, features performances by the UCT Big Band and guests, a jazz vocal showcase, a creative collab between African Music and Jazz ensembles. The festival runs from 21 - 23 September and consists of evening concerts in the Baxter Concert Hall at 7pm and FREE lunch hour Library Desk concerts at 1pm in the W. H. Bell Music Library.

Join the talented students of the South African College of Music’s Jazz and African Music sections for an evening of rhythm, soul and innovation. This concert showcases original works created during the Creative Collab Project—an exciting initiative launched in 2024 to invigorate the curriculum through interdisciplinary collaboration. As part of Creative Collab Week, students engaged in rehearsals, improvisation, ensemble playing and composition workshops. The result: bold new sounds and inspired performances that celebrate South Africa’s rich musical heritage while forging new creative paths into the future.