Namib Desert International Jazz Festival
Africa’s first jazz festival to be held in the Namib Desert: 18 & 19 March 2025.
Cruise-in, fly-in, or drive-in: be part of the historic celebration of jazz, nature, and culture at the first Namib Desert International Jazz Festival on 18 and 19 March 2025.
The festival is set to be one of the most extraordinary music and cultural events in Africa held at the breathtaking Dune 7 – the tallest dune in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Three stages will operate between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. With a beach and desert experience music lovers will be treated to international acts such as Jonathan Butler (RSA), Peter White (UK), Elan Trotman in Tribute to Marvin Gaye (Trinidad and Tobago), Marion Meadows (US), Jim Porto (Brazil) and Jimmy Dludlu, to name but a few.
Brought to Africa by Camissa Solutions, in partnership with Cape Talk, 702 and MSC
Cruises, the festival aims to redefine the festival landscape by merging the soothing sounds of jazz with one of the world’s most idyllic settings.
With transport to the festival venue and luxury accommodations, festival-goers will have the unique opportunity to explore the beauty of Namibia by day and enjoy world-class jazz performances under the stars by night.
In addition, MSC Cruises is offering a Jazz Cruise, departing Cape Town on 16 March 2025 for a luxurious six-night voyage along the African coast with exclusive jazz performances on board. Upon arrival in Walvis Bay guests will join the festival’s main event in the Namib Desert, before sailing back to Cape Town.
The legendary jazz performers are thrilled to share the soulful sounds of jazz and the cultural significance of performing in the oldest desert in the world:
“I’m so happy that I’m going to be returning to South Africa in March of 2025, bringing my Marvin Gaye tribute show to you; it’s going to be an honour for me to perform at the Namib Desert International Jazz Festival, as well as the Table Mountain Jazz Festival and the Jazz Cruise. The scenery, the history, being one with nature, celebrating life, love, friendships, and music. I can’t wait to see youthere. Peace!”
said jazz saxophonist, Elan Trotman
“I bring back my piano, voice and energy to make the world a better place. Join meat the inaugural Namib Desert International Jazz Festival,”
said Brazilian pianistand vocalist Jim Porto.
“To my Namibian and South African brothers and sisters, I come in peace tocelebrate humanity, diversity and love through music,”.
– enthused
Brazilian percussionist Robertinho Bastos Ticket sales are now open for both the festival and the MSC Jazz Cruise. Secure your place by visiting www.namibjazz.com to avoid missing out on a front-row seat to thishistoric event.
Namib Desert International Jazz Festival Launch Pictures
