International JazzDay Festival Ethiopia

As part of the global celebration of International Jazz Day, the International JazzDay Festival Ethiopia is exclusively organized by Elias Mulugeta through his organizations "Art for Purpose Initiative and Elias Mulugeta Music & Band Activities".

Since its launch in 2020, the festival has been steadily growing, expanding its reach and gaining wider recognition year after year. It has served as a jazz cultural center, bringing together Ethiopia’s finest jazz musicians and international artists in a shared space of collaboration, innovation, and artistic excellence.

Audiences experience the vibrant pulse of Ethiopian jazz alongside global influences, all woven into performances that honor jazz as a force of unity and expression. Through electrifying concerts, cultural exchanges, and exclusive collaborations, the International JazzDay Festival Ethiopia continues to bridge local and global jazz communities while strengthening Ethiopia’s footprint in the international jazz movement.