Cape Town International Jazz Festival Cape Town, South Africa March 27-28

The Mother City gears up to host hordes of jazz lovers and audiophiles at the Cape Town International Convention Centre for the 16th Cape Town International Jazz Festival. Billed as the grandest gathering of jazz maestros on the continent, the celebration features international sensations, local icons and up-and-coming talent. Most concerts are ticketed, but the Wednesday prior there’s a free community concert just to say Thanks, Cape Town.

Visit capetownjazzfest.com.