Jazz a Ouaga

Jazz à Ouaga

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MusicOuagadougou
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsWhat sets this apart from Burkina Faso's
Language["fr"]Currency: XOF
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Jazz a Ouaga in Ouagadougou

Jazz a Ouaga is Ouagadougou's contribution to International Jazz Day, held every 30 April as part of a single worldwide concert day coordinated by the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz. Rather than a multi-day fair, expect a concentrated evening or short run of concerts pairing Burkinabe musicians with visiting acts, staged in venues that function as the city's jazz rooms the rest of the year.

Ouagadougou keeps its jazz calendar tied to a single, globally shared date: 30 April, International Jazz Day, when Jazz a Ouaga times its central concert alongside sister events from Istanbul to New Orleans.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What sets this apart from Burkina Faso's other music festivals is the calendar link: Jazz a Ouaga's main date is fixed to International Jazz Day rather than to a locally chosen weekend, so the concert lands on the same day as events in dozens of countries, from official galas to small club nights

02

The mystery stays covered

The 30th edition stretched the format into more than a week of programming in 2022, but most years keep to a tighter, single-evening or two-day shape built around small jazz combos rather than headline-scale production

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

International Jazz Day itself carries a UNESCO-endorsed tradition of a worldwide relay of concerts every 30 April

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and Jazz a Ouaga's participation slots Burkinabe musicians into that global sequence alongside dozens of other host cities

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

Jazz a Ouaga is easier when the venue, route and way back from Ouagadougou are chosen before the day starts.

What to wear

Smart casual works for indoor club and hall settings; a light jacket helps once the room's air conditioning or the evening cool sets in.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Ouagadougou.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

["fr"] · XOF

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map12.37 N, 1.53 WOpen in Google Maps

Ouagadougou, Centre, Burkina Faso

Nearest airportOUA — Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara
TransportJazz a Ouaga is easier when the venue, route and way back from Ouagadougou are chosen before the day starts.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Ouagadougou.

Your Trip Starts Here

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Ouagadougou via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Ouagadougou, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for April.Compare faresFestival gearSmart casual works for indoor club and hall settings; a light jacket helps once the room's air conditioning or the evening cool sets in.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Burkina Faso and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Jazz a Ouaga?

Jazz a Ouaga is listed for Past edition: 30 April 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Jazz a Ouaga take place?

The festival is listed in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Ouagadougou, Centre, Burkina Faso

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLjazzday.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually April
Source statusOfficial source linked
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