MAMA JAZ

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MusicPort Louis
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
Duration30 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsMAMA JAZ distinguishes itself as the only
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: MUR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

MAMA JAZ in Port Louis

MAMA JAZ is Mauritius's dedicated jazz and creative music festival, based in Port Louis since 2016 and typically held in April around International Jazz Day. Concerts and public events run across the capital, with grand evening performances at venues such as the Galerie du Genie and public daytime programming spread across courtyards and cultural spaces.

When MAMA JAZ launched in 2016, it was conceived primarily as Mauritius's contribution to International Jazz Day, the UNESCO-backed global celebration held each April to highlight jazz's role in fostering dialogue across cultures.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

MAMA JAZ distinguishes itself as the only dedicated jazz festival in Mauritius, built specifically around International Jazz Day rather than existing as a general music festival with a jazz component

02

The mystery stays covered

Its scale has grown substantially since a 2016 debut that featured 42 Mauritian artists across more than 70 hours of music in 50 venues, drawing over 5,000 attendees, and the festival has since produced more than 400 performances, welcoming international musicians from countries including South Korea, Greece, South Africa, Mozambique, Spain, England, Bulgaria, Poland, France and neighbouring Reunion Island

03

The city starts moving

As a partner of the Indian Ocean Music Market and a participant in UNESCO's International Jazz Day, the festival connects Mauritius's local jazz scene to a wider regional and international network of musicians and industry contacts

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

MAMA JAZ reflects Mauritius's engagement with International Jazz Day

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a UNESCO-recognised global observance intended to highlight jazz's role in promoting dialogue and cultural understanding

The sacred route

Living ritual

By building a locally rooted festival around this international day

The local code

Living ritual

Mauritius has created a platform that both showcases homegrown musicians

Tradition 5

Living ritual

many playing creative and improvised music rooted in the island's multicultural heritage

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Living ritual

and draws international performers into direct exchange with the local scene

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Living ritual

reflecting Mauritius's broader position as a cultural crossroads in the Indian Ocean

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

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

What to wear

Smart casual, suitable for evening concerts in cultural venues; comfortable clothing for outdoor daytime sessions in Port Louis's warm climate.

Safety

MAMA JAZ is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

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

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

MUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map20.16 S, 57.50 EOpen in Google Maps

Port Louis, Port Louis, Mauritius

Nearest airportMRU — Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam
TransportPlan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Port Louis you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Port Louis via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Port Louis, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for April.Compare faresFestival gearSmart casual, suitable for evening concerts in cultural venues; comfortable clothing for outdoor daytime sessions in Port Louis's warm climate.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Mauritius 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 MAMA JAZ?

MAMA JAZ is listed for Past edition: 1–30 April 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does MAMA JAZ take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

30 days 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?

Port Louis, Port Louis, Mauritius

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 URLmamajaz.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually April
Source statusOfficial source linked
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