Abdullah Ibrahim is set for one of the most anticipated performances at CTIJF 2026.
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More up-close and intimate encounters with world-class artists can be expected in the Rosies venue at The Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF), set for the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on March 27 and 28.
Fans will get to enjoy celebrated musicians like jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim and others at this year’s Rosies Stage, at no additional cost.
Due to Rosies' limited capacity, as with Moses Molelekwa, the organisers have ensured there is no compromise on crowd control and safety at both these venues at the CTIJF.
Kippies and Manenberg are the other venues at the festival where a bumper mix of 33 local and international artists are due to perform for the expected global audience.
To ensure a safe and entertaining experience for all attendees, while complying with disaster and risk protocols, the CTIJF has introduced a refined access system.
Thousands of people from across the globe attended the CTIJF 2026 where top local and international artists took to the stage.
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How Rosies and Moses Molelekwa will work:
Tickets will be available at the Ground Level Ticket Stand, with a strict one-ticket-per-person policy. Tickets are valid for the current and next show only, ensuring equal opportunity for all attendees. Entry is via the staircase next to the Coffee Shop or the escalator in the Moses direction, with ushers verifying tickets at the base and security monitoring live capacity at the door.
A unique 16-Minute Rule governs entry to Rosies: if guests leave before the 16th minute of a performance, standby attendees may enter on a one-in-one-out basis. At exactly 16 minutes, doors are locked, and no further entry is permitted. This system balances the intimate atmosphere of Rosies with smooth crowd flow and safety compliance.
The Moses Molelekwa Stage, known for its higher capacity, will continue to operate under its 30-Minute Window system, allowing rotation until the 30-minute mark of each performance before doors close.
This year’s Rosies Stage will feature more performances than ever before, including jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim.
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VIP guests:
VIP guests do not need to queue at the Ground Level Ticket Stand. A dedicated ticket allocation is available within the respective VIP zone. VIPs can enjoy streamlined fast-track lanes at the venue entrance, though all entries remain subject to capacity limits for safety.
The CTIJF has also reinforced its risk and disaster management strategies, including a “hold-and-release” system at escalators to prevent congestion, a double-clicker system to ensure legal occupancy, and clear signage at ticket stands to communicate when shows are sold out or at capacity. Emergency protocols ensure escalators can be treated as fixed stairs, and separate queuing lanes reduce the risk of conflict between VIP and general admission audiences.
The CTIJF invites audiences to immerse themselves in the magic of Rosies and Moses Molelekwa stages, where music, safety, and atmosphere come together in perfect harmony.
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