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Welcome to FOREST JAZZ 2025

Immerse yourself in the soulful rhythms of jazz amidst the enchanting forests of Knysna at 34 Waenhout – Live Venue.

Join us on October 24-25, 2025, kicking off with VIP JAZZ CLUB in the old wood factory, aglow with warm chandeliers, featuring a signature bar, long candled tables, and plush leather lounges, followed by an exclusive Friday night performance in an intimate indoor setting.

On Saturday, from 2 PM into the night, experience a vibrant jazz filled festival with 6-7 acts on the BIG STAGE. Enjoy artisanal build-your-own burgers, wood-fired pizzas, and a full bar under beautiful stretch tents. For an elevated experience, relax in our luxurious VIP lounge in the Old Wood Factory, where you can mingle with musicians between performances at its own feature bar.

Embrace Knysna’s natural wooded haven and secure your tickets now for a weekend of world-class jazz, delicious food, and exclusive artist interactions—only at FOREST JAZZ!

SHOW DATES:24th – 25th October 2025

SHOW TIMES: (Subject to Change)FridayDoors Open : 18:00VIP JAZZ CLUB : 18:45 – 22:00AfterParty : 22:00 plus

Saturday Doors Open : 13:00FOREST JAZZ : 14:00 – 22:00AfterParty : 22:00 plus

PAYMENT METHODS:Credit Cards, Debit Cards & Smartphone Tap to Pay No Cash accepted.

TICKETSAll Tickets are Access Only, Food & Drinks Sold Extra on the DayAll EARLY Ticket Prices available till the end of August Only

FRIDAY TICKET:VIP JAZZ CLUB : Early R495+Q fee / Online R595+Q fee / Door R650 (Includes VIP JAZZ Ticket + VIP Lounge & Bar Access)

SATURDAY TICKETS :VIP LOUNGE : Early R495+Q fee / Online R595+Q fee / Door R650 (Includes Forest Jazz Ticket + VIP Lounge & Bar Access)FOREST JAZZ : Early R295+Q fee / Online R395+Q fee / Door R450

COMBO TICKETS & Upgrade :VIP WEEKEND : Early R900+Q fee / Online R1100+Q fee / Door R1150 (Includes VIP Lounge & Bar Access for Both Days)JAZZ WEEKEND : Early R750+Q fee / Online R950+Q fee / Door R1000 (Includes VIP Lounge & Bar Access for Friday Night Only)

VIP LOUNGE Upgrade on the day (LIMITED) : Door R250 till sold out

ACCESS NOTES :ForestJAZZ is Ideally an Adult Experience, tickets are not discounted for u16’s, however if younger teens are accessing the event they require responsible Adult Supervision at all times.Our venue, 34 Waenhout - Live Venue, Knysna is fully licenced and has health certified restaurants, so no private food or beverages are allowed to be brought in, and No corkage is allowedOur venue is Wheel Chair Friendly, however some Accesses might require assistance

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