Sophisticated, soulful, and global! That is exactly how the atmosphere at World Jazz Festival feels. This annual multi-city music festival is celebrating its 6th edition, featuring renowned international artists. They embarked on a five-city tour on April 17, and now this tour is set to conclude in Hyderabad, the city of pearls. Known as World Jazz Festival Hyderabad 2026, this event will be held on April 25, 2026. Here’s everything you must know about this upcoming event.
A Guide To The World Jazz Festival Hyderabad 2026
World Jazz Festival Hyderabad 2026: Dates, Venue, and More
The World Jazz Festival features genres like swing, soul, blues, and world fusion. It aims to bring global jazz traditions to the local Indian audiences. It is hosted in collaboration with one of the largest jazz festivals across the globe: Amersfoort Jazz Festival from the Netherlands. The tour began on April 17 in New Delhi, followed by Pune, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. It is all set to conclude in Hyderabad, and here are all the details!
- Date: April 25, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Venue: Shilpakala Vedika
- Address: Shilparamam, Hitech, Hitech City Rd, Jubilee Enclave, HITEC City, Hyderabad
- Duration: 3 hours
- Age Limit: 8 years and above
- Genre: Jazz
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Banyan Tree World Jazz Festival Lineup
The lineup includes jazz trumpeter Michael Varekamp Quintet with saxophonist Alexander Beets. They will be taking the audience on a musical journey. There will also be performances by Dutch keyboard player, composer, and producer Wiboud Burkens and his trio.
Australian singer-songwriter and pianist Georgie Aué will lead a quintet. This will feature a globe-spanning tribute to rhythms all coming from Australia, Brazil, and beyond. South African vocalist Titi Luzipho and composer-bandleader Muneeb Hermans will be performing Sunset in Africa. This performance is actually a tribute to legends like Hugh Masakela, Mariam Makeba, Abdullah Ibrahim, and more.
Jazz Festival Hyderabad 2026 Tickets
The tickets for the Hyderabad leg of the World Jazz Festival are still available on verified selling platforms like BookMyShow. They are based on category and are available starting at INR 885 for Category 5. The tickets for category 4 are priced at INR 1180, which are a bit near the stage.
There are two other categories: Category 3 and 2, which are priced at INR 1416 and 1770, respectively. So if you are interested, make sure you book them as soon as possible because they are all fast filling.
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How To Reach Shilpakala Vedika
Air
- The nearest airport is the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
- This venue is about 35 kms away from the airport.
- You can take a direct cab or prepaid taxi to the venue from the airport.
- They also have shuttle bus services that can easily take you to the HITEC City.
Metro Rail
- The nearest station is Hitech City Metro Station.
- It is the station on the Blue Line.
- The venue is just a short walk or auto ride away from the station.
- This is one of the most convenient ways to reach the venue.
Bus/Auto/Taxi
- If you wish, public transport is readily available to reach the Hitech City or even the Cyber Towers area.
- It is well-connected to major spots in Hyderabad.
- You can easily reach the venue using public transport.
Summing Up
So, the World Jazz Festival tour is coming to an end this weekend. But we are so sure it will be one evening to remember for all the fans in Hyderabad. Remember the tickets are still available so make sure you grab them ASAP.
