Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis — Live in Ghana
This October, history will be made in Accra as the world’s premier jazz ensemble — the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) led by legendary trumpeter Wynton Marsalis — comes to Ghana for the very first time.
A Historic Moment
From New York to Accra, this cultural exchange marks a powerful homecoming, celebrating jazz as a global language of unity, heritage, and freedom. Ghana will host two unforgettable nights of music, alongside masterclasses, community engagement, and cultural immersion activities.
Featured Guests: Weedie Braimah, Shenel Johns, Herlin Riley
Concerts
Education & Outreach
- Beyond the stage, the JLCO and Wynton Marsalis will engage with young Ghanaian musicians through workshops, masterclasses, and exchanges in partnership with the Accra Jazz Academy.
Why This Matters
This tour is the first in JLCO’s 38-year history to span Africa, with stops in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, and now Ghana. For Ghana, it is more than a concert — it is a cultural milestone linking Africa and the world through jazz.s the shared stories of Africa and the African diaspora.
Join the Waitlist For Early Access to Tickets.
Be part of this once-in-a-generation event. Tickets will be announced soon but you can join our waitlist. People on the waitlist will be the first to receive the ticket links before the event is publicised.