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DNF Green Jazz Festival & Market 2026

Name: DNF Green Jazz Festival & Market 2026
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-26
Location: KuGompo City

The DNF Green Jazz Festival & Market 2026 is a community-focused celebration in KuGompo City that combines live jazz music with environmental sustainability. Scheduled for September 26, the event features a diverse program of music, art, and eco-friendly workshops designed to promote ecological awareness in the Eastern Cape.

Date: Sep 26, 2026
Location: KuGompo City
Status: Recently ended

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Highlights

Headline performance by South African jazz legend McCoy Mrubata
Trashion Show showcasing garments made from discarded and recycled materials
Interactive Green Market featuring eco-entrepreneurs and repurposing workshops
Recycled art competition themed 'DON’T BIN IT. BEGIN IT!' for local schools and artists

The DNF Green Jazz Festival & Market 2026 is a single-day event taking place on September 26 in KuGompo City. Organized by DNF Waste and Environmental Services, the festival serves as a platform to demonstrate how sustainability can be engaging through a mix of live jazz, fine art, and poetry. The program highlights the rich musical heritage of the Eastern Cape while promoting a circular economy through various community activities.

Musical performances include a headline set by iconic South African jazz master McCoy Mrubata. He is joined by a variety of established and emerging artists such as Retsi Pule & The UFH Jazz Band, Urban Connection, and the youth-led group Noise in the Attic. The event also features spoken word performances and a unique 'Trashion Show' where models display garments crafted entirely from recycled materials.

Beyond the stage, the festival includes an interactive Green Market where eco-entrepreneurs sell goods made from reclaimed items. Attendees can participate in hands-on upcycling workshops or view entries in the 'DON’T BIN IT. BEGIN IT!' art competition, which challenges local students and artists to create works from discarded objects. The event is supported by various environmental foundations and local media partners.

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