{
  "id": 16946853,
  "title": "An entire month of CTIJF events: espAfrika launches the Month of the Mother City",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/an-entire-month-of-ctijf-events-espafrika-launches-the-month-of-the",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T19:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/entertainment/music/2026-10-28-an-entire-month-of-ctijf-events-espafrika-launches-the-month-of-the-mother-city/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2027, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) plans to expand its celebrations beyond March, transforming the entire City of Cape Town into a vibrant jazz festival. March is no longer solely associated with the Jazz Festival, as the city becomes the stage for two flagship weekends and a series of events throughout the month.\n\nThe Homecoming Centre weekend, held at the Homecoming Centre (District Six Museum) and Texas Nightclub, takes place from March 12-13. The grand finale weekend, the CTIJF itself, spans March 19-21 across the City's cultural, community, and public spaces, including Table Mountain. A special family day is scheduled for the final day of the festival, Sunday, March 21.\n\nThroughout the month, audiences can expect 20 local and 20 international artists, along with special collaborations with the CTIJF Jazz Orchestra. Highlights include free community concerts at Guga S'thebe and Greenmarket Square, intimate performances, masterclasses, panel discussions, an art gallery exhibition, and a fashion show.\n\nTicket options range from free entry to tiered pricing to ensure maximum accessibility and community engagement. The economic and social impact of this expanded festival is expected to be significant, providing opportunities for local businesses, venues, and homegrown artistry to shine on an extended stage.\n\nGeorgia Jones, Co-Director of the CTIJF, and Carolyn Sierra, also Co-Director, express their excitement for the festival's expansion, stating that the city will come alive with world-class, boundary-pushing artists, turning every corner into a stage for connection, discovery, and global celebration. Early Bird tickets for the CTIJF will be available from Quicket starting October 30, with all ticket types and tiers going on sale on November 16. The Homecoming Centre weekend and the CTIJF line-ups will be announced in the coming months, along with the full Month of the Mother City calendar. Further information can be found on www.capetownjazzfest.com.",
  "summary": "A month-long programme of music, culture and community across Cape Town from Thursday, 4 March to Friday, 26 March 2027.",
  "key_points": [
    "Cape Town becomes jazz festival stage beyond March",
    "Homecoming Centre weekend March 12-13",
    "CTIJF spans March 19-21 across city spaces"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}