CTIJF 2026: Enjoy more at Rosies Stage with no surcharge
This year’s Rosies Stage will feature more performances than ever before, including jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim.
Image: Armand Hough / Independent Newspapers
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) is excited to announce that this year’s Rosies Stage will showcase more performances than ever before. Audiences can look forward to 10 incredible acts, including jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim, all at no extra cost, making Rosies a one of the exciting destinations of the festival.
With its intimate setting, Rosies, along with the Moses Molelekwa venue, prioritises crowd control and safety due to limited capacity. To ensure everyone has a fair and enjoyable experience while following Disaster & Risk protocols, the CTIJF has introduced a refined access system.
How Rosies and Moses Molelekwa will work:
Tickets can be purchased at the Ground Level Ticket Stand, where a strict one-ticket-per-person policy will be enforced. Each ticket is valid for the current show and the following one, ensuring that all attendees have an equal opportunity to enjoy the performances.
Guests can enter through the staircase located next to the Coffee Shop or via the escalator leading towards Moses. Ushers will be on hand to verify tickets at the entrance, while security personnel will monitor live capacity to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone.
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:
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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The essentials:
Where: CTICC, Cape Town
When: 27 & 28 March
Tickets: Available now via Ticketmaster and with Buy Now Pay Later options on Loot.