Zambia Jazz Festival

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MusicLusaka
DatesDates TBACheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsTaste The Jazz distinguishes itself as a
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: ZMW
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Zambia Jazz Festival in Lusaka

This entry very likely refers to Bo'jangles Taste The Jazz Festival, a genuine annual jazz celebration held at Bo'jangles, Kenneth Kaunda Mall, in Lusaka, which reached its fourth annual edition in 2026 with a month-long series of sessions culminating in a grand finale under the theme Roots and Rhymes.

The genuine jazz festival most plausibly matching this entry is Bo'jangles Taste The Jazz Festival, hosted at Bo'jangles, a restaurant and jazz club located at Kenneth Kaunda Mall in Lusaka.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Taste The Jazz distinguishes itself as a homegrown celebration of Zambian jazz and contemporary music held at a single, recognizable venue, Bo'jangles at Kenneth Kaunda Mall, unfolding across roughly four weeks of themed sessions rather than a single-day concert, building toward a headline grand finale featuring some of the country's leading jazz and contemporary musicians under an annually chosen theme such as Roots and Rhymes, drawing a loyal, engaged local audience each year

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival continues Lusaka's small but committed jazz club culture

Water and renewal

Living ritual

anchored at Bo'jangles

The sacred route

Living ritual

a venue whose own branding

The local code

Living ritual

ties food and live music together as a shared cultural experience for the city's jazz audience

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

For Zambia Jazz Festival, plan transport around the exact Lusaka venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Smart casual attire suits the venue's restaurant and lounge setting; the finale evening often draws a dressier crowd consistent with a jazz club atmosphere.

Safety

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

Where to stay

For Zambia Jazz Festival, stay near the part of Lusaka you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

ZMW

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map15.41 S, 28.29 EOpen in Google Maps

Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia

Nearest airportLUN — Kenneth Kaunda
TransportFor Zambia Jazz Festival, plan transport around the exact Lusaka venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Zambia Jazz Festival, stay near the part of Lusaka you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Zambia Jazz Festival?

Zambia Jazz Festival is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Zambia Jazz Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Lusaka, Zambia. 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?

Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia

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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Listed datesDates TBA
Source statusOfficial source linked
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