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WEEKEND PASS | Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz 2026

Jazz

Sandton Convention Centrein 5 daysFri 25 Sept, 12:00
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The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz is South Africa's premier jazz festival. We have been entertaining Nations for more than 20 years. The 2026 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz marks the 27th edition of a leading brand on South Africa jazz calendar. To celebrate the auspicious event, a legion of international giants and luminaries of the jazz world, as well as leading lights of South African jazz will descend on Johannesburg to celebrate the momentous event. Contributing to Social Cohesion, Economic Growth and Cultural Tourism. The event takes place in Johannesburg, Africa's greatest city, a bold and pulsating metropolis. The people work hard and play hard and they immerse themselves in the finest music at the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz.

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23 spots are on the Place to Be radar in Johannesburg right now. The hottest is Lions vs Stade Toulousain at Ellis Park (hot right now, 73/100), followed by Lions vs Exeter Chiefs and In the City JHB presents Isaiah Rashad. The board leans sports and music. Every spot is ranked 0 to 100 by how big the crowd is, and Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the order is honest.

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  1. 1Lions vs Stade Toulousain · Ellis Park · Sat 12 Dec · Hot right now73
  2. 2Lions vs Exeter Chiefs · Ellis Park · Sat 16 Jan · Hot right now73
  3. 3In the City JHB presents Isaiah Rashad · Montecasino Outdoor Events Arena · Sun 4 Oct · Hot right now70
  4. 4Lions vs Leinster · Ellis Park · Sat 26 Sept · Hot right now70
  5. 5Lions vs Ospreys · Ellis Park · Sat 3 Oct · Hot right now70
  6. 6Lions vs Bulls · Ellis Park · Sat 5 Dec · Hot right now70
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23 spots are on the Place to Be radar in Johannesburg right now. The biggest are Lions vs Stade Toulousain at Ellis Park (73/100), Lions vs Exeter Chiefs at Ellis Park (73/100), In the City JHB presents Isaiah Rashad at Montecasino Outdoor Events Arena (70/100).

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