Yaoundé Jazz Festival · Symposium

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The 2026 Yaoundé Jazz Festival unveils its lineup!

From November 11 to 15, 2026, the Cameroonian cultural scene will vibrate to the rhythm of classic, modern, and contemporary jazz, as well as related music genres. For this edition, the festival is also expanding to Douala !

Admission to the entire festival is FREE AND OPEN TO ALL!

Program

Academic Sessions (Ubumtu Cultural Center – 11:00 AM) CentreculturelUbumtu

Wednesday, Nov 11 : Symposium on "Jazz and Heritage Music in the Age of Artificial Intelligence"

Thursday, Nov 12: Masterclass for young talents

Main Concerts (From 7:00 PM)

Thursday, Nov 12 (Village Noah) VillageNoah :

- Géraldine Feuillette (France)

- Jhune Simeon

Friday, Nov 13 (Village Noah) :

- Skyline Quartet

- Alson Groove

Saturday, Nov 14 (Village Noah) :

- William Thobé

- Bekos

Saturday, Nov 14 (Concorde International Hotel - Olezoa) :

- Lucia Cadotsch & Stefan Rusconi (Switzerland)

- Adala Gildo

Sunday, Nov 15 (Cabaret Chez Nous - Bonapriso, Douala) : "Jazz sous le Wouri" extension featuring Lucia Cadotsch & Stefan Rusconi

Every night : Jam sessions to keep the magic alive until the end of the night !

On-site: A major pop-up festival village offering a diverse culinary experience from across the globe.

Come one, come all to share this unique .

This project is supported by the Swiss Arts Council, Johannesburg.