Gqeberha Legends Festival – Presents: Best of the Bay Jazz Theme: Syncopation and Rhythm

The Gqeberha Legends Festival is proud to announce the return of its celebrated jazz showcase, Best of the Bay Jazz, now in its highly anticipated second edition. Taking place on Saturday, 14 March 2026 at the Baywest Centre Stage, this one-night-only event promises to be an unforgettable celebration of jazz talent right here in the heart of Nelson Mandela Bay.
This year's edition is themed Syncopation & Rhythm — a tribute to the complex, soulful, and infectious patterns that are the very heartbeat of jazz. Audiences can expect an evening filled with syncopated beats, powerful rhythms, and extraordinary musical performances that will move both mind and soul.
AN EVENING OF LOCAL JAZZ EXCELLENCE
The Gqeberha Legends Festival was born out of a deep commitment to celebrating and uplifting the Bay's own exceptional jazz talent. Rather than looking elsewhere for headline acts, the festival proudly invests in Gqeberha's own musicians — artists who call Nelson Mandela Bay home and whose talent deserves to be celebrated on a bigger stage.
This second edition builds on the success of its debut, continuing to create a platform where talented local jazz artists can shine, audiences can connect with their city's rich musical culture, and the local creative economy receives the support it deserves.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Event: Best of the Bay Jazz - 2nd Edition
Theme: Syncopation & Rhythm
Date: Saturday, 14 March 2026
Venue: Baywest Centre Stage, Gqeberha
Doors Open: 17:30
Event Start: 18:30
In Partnership With: Department of Sports, Arts and Culture
A MUSICAL JOURNEY FOR EVERYONE
One of the most exciting aspects of Best of the Bay Jazz is its broad and inclusive musical offering. This is not an evening confined to one sound — this is a celebration of music in all its richness and diversity. Audiences can look forward to the timeless sounds of Motown Soul and RnB, the vibrant energy of Afro Jazz and Pop, the smooth grooves of RnB, and the distinctive sounds of South African Jazz — and so much more.
Whether you are a lifelong jazz enthusiast or simply someone who loves great live music, this event truly caters for everyone. This is a night not to be missed — one that promises to stir your emotions, move your feet, and leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.
ARTISTS EXPECTED TO PERFORM
The stage will be graced by some of the Bay's most gifted and exciting jazz performers:
Nosisi Mavela
Creshwell October
Asanda Bam
Lefa Mosea
Mano Smith
Miss Mona
Curt Rix
Ricky Moss
Chapter Three
Adding laughter, energy, and warmth to the evening, the night will be hosted by none other than the beloved Boeta B — the Bay's very own MC and comedian who is guaranteed to keep the crowd entertained from start to finish.
A CULTURAL MILESTONE FOR GQEBERHA
The Gqeberha Legends Festival is more than just a concert — it is a cultural movement. It is a statement that Gqeberha is a city alive with world-class musical talent, and that our artists deserve to be celebrated, supported, and uplifted by their own community.
The partnership with the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture further underscores the significance of this event as a platform that contributes to the cultural and artistic development of our city and its people.
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MEDIA ENQUIRIES & CONTACT
Event Organizer: Creshwell October
Contact Number: 078 244 5085
PA / Alternative: 083 849 6881
Ticket Bookings (Wendy): 083 225 5401
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Email: Creshwell@gmail.com