Madajazzcar

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MusicAntananarivo
DatesDates TBA · Usually OctoberCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsMadajazzcar is one of Madagascar's oldest
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: MGA
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Madajazzcar in Antananarivo

Madajazzcar is Madagascar's long-running jazz festival, held each October across roughly a week in Antananarivo. The event brings together around forty international and local musicians for performances at open-air venues including Antsahamanitra Stadium, Antaninarenina Gardens and Andohalo Stadium. It pairs its main concert program with the Tremplin Madajazzcar platform for young musicians, extending performances beyond the capital.

Madajazzcar holds a distinctive place among Madagascar's cultural events as one of the country's longest-standing music festivals, built specifically around jazz at a time when the genre had few dedicated platforms on the island.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Madajazzcar is one of Madagascar's oldest and most established music festivals, giving the country a place on the wider jazz touring circuit alongside artists from across the world

02

The mystery stays covered

Rather than confining itself to a single concert hall, the festival spreads across open-air sites in Antananarivo, including the Antsahamanitra Stadium, the Antaninarenina Gardens and the Andohalo Stadium, letting audiences experience performances in varied outdoor settings around the capital

03

The city starts moving

Its Tremplin Madajazzcar strand sets it apart from many single-city festivals, touring young-musician showcases through Fianarantsoa, Toamasina and Antsirabe as well as Antananarivo, so the festival's reach extends well past its home city and actively develops the next generation of Malagasy jazz performers

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival includes the Tremplin Madajazzcar platform

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a recurring feature that tours young Malagasy musicians through multiple cities alongside the main Antananarivo program

The sacred route

Living ritual

reflecting the festival's role in developing homegrown jazz talent alongside its international bookings

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually October

Getting around

Plan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.

What to wear

Casual outdoor concert attire is appropriate. Comfortable shoes are recommended for standing or walking between open-air venues, and a light layer for cool October evenings in the highlands.

Safety

Madajazzcar is best approached as a guest: follow local crowd guidance and avoid blocking participants.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Antananarivo you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

MGA

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map18.88 S, 47.51 EOpen in Google Maps

Antananarivo, Analamanga, Madagascar

Nearest airportTNR — Ivato
TransportPlan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Antananarivo you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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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 October.Compare faresFestival gearCasual outdoor concert attire is appropriate. Comfortable shoes are recommended for standing or walking between open-air venues, and a light layer for cool October 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 Madajazzcar?

Madajazzcar is listed for October. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Madajazzcar 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?

Annual 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?

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.

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

Official URLradiomadajazzcar.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually October
Source statusOfficial source linked
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