Sankayi Jazz Series
The Sankayi Jazz Series is a premium, weekly live music event running every Friday throughout June 2026. Hosted at Sankayi Restaurant & Lounge in Morningside, Johannesburg, the series transforms the venue into an intimate, concert-style listening sanctuary that pairs world-class South African jazz with sophisticated dining.
Essential Event Details When: Every Friday evening in June 2026. Times: Doors open at 18:00 PM | Dinner service starts at 20:00 PM. Venue: Sankayi Restaurant & Lounge, Green Park Corner (Cnr Lower Rd & West Rd South), Morningside, Johannesburg. Tickets: R400 per person (excludes food and drinks), available via Quicket.
Seating is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. June 2026 Artist Lineup The winter iteration showcases four revered voices in contemporary South African jazz: Friday, 5 June: Vuma Levin: An acclaimed guitarist and composer blending traditional South African sonic motifs with modern global jazz.
Friday, 12 June: Sydney Mavundla: A veteran trumpeter and bandleader delivering a warm, lyrical style rooted in church brass traditions. Friday, 19 June: Spha Mdlalose: A master storyteller and vocalist known for her deeply expressive, sophisticated fusion of classic jazz and African song.
Friday, 26 June: Ndabo Zulu: A multiple SAMA award-winning trumpeter and pioneer closing the series with forward-thinking arrangements.