To ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all, while complying with disaster and risk protocols, the festival has introduced a refined access system.
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THIS week festival-goers - to the Cape Town International Jazz Festival - can look forward to an extraordinary showcase on the Rosies Stage, featuring 10 world-class performances that promise to celebrate the very essence of jazz. One highlight among the stellar line-up on the Rosies Stage is the legendary jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim - at no additional cost.
The Rosies and Moses Molelekwa stages are renowned as intimate venues, and with limited capacity, crowd control and safety remain top priorities.
To ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all, while complying with disaster and risk protocols, the festival has introduced a refined access system.
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.
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 the Rosies and Moses Molelekwa stages, where music, safety, and atmosphere come together in perfect harmony.
** The Cape Town International Jazz Festival will be held on March 27 and 28 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
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