By: Rahul M | April 30, 2026
International Jazz Day is observed on April 30 each year to honour jazz as a unifying global art form.
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Established by UNESCO in 2011, the day highlights jazz’s role in promoting peace, cultural dialogue, and freedom of expression.
Celebrations include concerts, workshops, and educational events worldwide, recognising the genre’s influence across cultures and generations.
The 2026 celebration of the significant day marks 15 years of promoting peace and dialogue in more than 190 countries.
The annual International Jazz Day celebration highlights the power of jazz and its role in promoting peace, diversity and respect for human dignity.
The UNESCO Creative Cities Network's Jazz Day Relay highlights the theme "Music Moves the Goals".
The word jazz likely originated from the 19th-century slang term "jasm" or "jism," which meant energy,
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