Jazz@Tohatohabato

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MusicAntananarivo
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration5 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe festival's distinctiveness lies in its
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: MGA
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Jazz@Tohatohabato in Antananarivo

Jazz@Tohatohabato is a street-jazz festival held in Antananarivo, launched in 2011 and co-organized by the Urban Municipality of Antananarivo, the Germano-Malagasy Circle and the CGM Jazz Club. Named for the stepped Tohatohabato stairway in the Antaninarenina district, the festival spreads performances across multiple sites in the capital, pairing homegrown Malagasy jazz talent with visiting international musicians for a multi-day August program.

Jazz@Tohatohabato takes its name from a stairway, the Tohatohabato steps in the Antaninarenina district of Antananarivo, a location that doubles as a natural amphitheater in the heart of the Malagasy capital.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's distinctiveness lies in its layered structure across three linked programs: Jazz Kids, which introduces children to the genre, Jazz Quartier, which brings concerts into neighborhood settings around the capital, and Jazz Street, which turns open-air spaces including the Tohatohabato steps into stages

02

The mystery stays covered

This spread lets the festival reach audiences beyond a single concert hall or ticketed venue, embedding jazz performance directly into the daily life of Antananarivo neighborhoods

03

The city starts moving

Reaching its 15th edition in August 2026, the event has built a long track record of pairing local Malagasy musicians with visiting international guests, and its binational origin, rooted in cooperation between Malagasy and German-linked cultural organizers, gives it a cross-cultural character uncommon among festivals in the region

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival blends imported jazz idioms with Malagasy musical sensibility

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and its Jazz Street component treats the Tohatohabato stairway itself as a stage

The sacred route

Living ritual

echoing a broader Malagasy practice of turning everyday public spaces such as steps

The local code

Living ritual

courtyards and market squares into venues for music and gathering

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

For Jazz@Tohatohabato, plan transport around the exact Antananarivo venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual streetwear suited to standing or walking outdoors for several hours; comfortable shoes are recommended for moving between venues, and a light layer is useful for cooler August...

Safety

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

Where to stay

For Jazz@Tohatohabato, stay near the part of Antananarivo you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

MGA

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map18.91 S, 47.54 EOpen in Google Maps

Antananarivo, Analamanga, Madagascar

Nearest airportTNR — Ivato
TransportFor Jazz@Tohatohabato, plan transport around the exact Antananarivo venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Jazz@Tohatohabato, stay near the part of Antananarivo you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Antananarivo via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Antananarivo, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearCasual streetwear suited to standing or walking outdoors for several hours; comfortable shoes are recommended for moving between venues, and a light layer is useful for cooler August evenings in the highlands.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Madagascar 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@Tohatohabato?

Jazz@Tohatohabato is listed for Past edition: 8–12 June 2016. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Jazz@Tohatohabato take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

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

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Antananarivo, Analamanga, Madagascar

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.

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