Jacaranda Music Festival 2026: A Traveller’s Guide to Harare’s Biggest Weekend

The Jacaranda Music Festival 2026 will kick off on Friday

For visitors heading to Harare this weekend, the Jacaranda Music Festival 2026 offers a reason to make the journey about more than a concert.

From 2 to 4 October, Thornpark Polo Grounds in Harare will host the ninth edition of the festival, bringing together Zimbabwean and regional artists across three days. But with the event built around music, food, hospitality, business and social experiences, the weekend also presents an opportunity to experience Harare itself.