Jacaranda Music Festival returns to Harare in October 2026

The 8th edition of the Jacaranda Music Festival is scheduled to take place at the Thornpark Polo Club in Harare from October 2 to 5, 2026. The event aims to celebrate Zimbabwean and regional musical talent through a multi-day program featuring food, fashion, and culture.

The lineup includes a variety of performers across different genres. Friday’s schedule features Tamy Moyo, Jah Prayzah, and The Travellers Band. Saturday includes Njelic, Mr Jazziq, Feli Nandi, and Msiz’kay, alongside other artists such as Maluka and Kotwane Hikwa. The festival concludes on Sunday with Zee Nxumalo, Caiiro, Minister Michael Mahendere, and Mokoomba.

In addition to the musical performances, the festival will introduce the Jacaranda Business Hub to facilitate enterprise networking and product marketing. The Jacaranda Music Business Conference will also be held to provide educational sessions for artists and event professionals.