The Annual
// SABAH JAZZ
International Jazz Day Celebration
With its first edition taking place in April 2019, Sabah Jazz is held in conjunction with International Jazz Day. The event showcased over 120 Jazz musicians from all around Malaysia performing in front of over 1600 in attendance.
After two years of postponement due to the pandemic, the second edition finally took place on 30th of April 2022 at D'Atas Explorers Tavern in Kota Kinabalu City featuring 15 Jazz musicians from all around Sabah performing in front of over 200 in attendance.
The Sabah Jazz International Jazz Day Celebration 2023 was held on 30th of April 2023 at Urban Tamu X Sabah Jazz, Riverson in Kota Kinabalu featuring 32 Jazz musicians from all around Sabah performing in front of 2,000 in attendance.
Sabah Jazz is a listed event within the UNESCO International Jazz Day celebration.
As a lead up to the Sabah Jazz International Jazz Day Celebration 2024, we will be organising a special edition called Sabah Jazz by The Beach at Tanjung Aru Beach. This event will take place on the 29th October 2023 from 5pm to 10pm.
SABAH JAZZ by The Beach at Tanjung Aru Beach
Date: 29 October 2023 | Time: 5pm - 10pm | Venue: Tanjung Aru Beach, Kota Kinabalu
19 August 2023 - The Sabah Jazz by The Beach at Tanjung Aru Beach logo has been announced.
19 August 2023 - SAHDEA's Vice President Mr Jessel Yansalang has announced that the Sabah Jazz team will be organising a stage show on the 29th of October 2023 at Tanjung Aru Beach. The show will feature 7 performers from all around Malaysia.
3 May 2023 - Thank you Daily Express for the shout out.
Pinned Post
Urban Tamu X Sabah Jazz
Date: 30th April 2023 (Sunday)
Note: Next day is a Public Holiday
Time: 12noon to 5pm
Venue: The Walk, Riverson
Vendors Start Time: 11am
16 April 2023 - Our full line up for this year's Sabah Jazz. Blue Note Band, neojuice, Jess & The Deaf Katz, Aphrodites, Monokroms and Angleyca Laura. All from Sabah.
16 April 2023 - Performers Schedule for this year's Sabah Jazz International Jazz Day Celebration.
Lineup Announcement: Monokroms
14 April 2023 - Monokroms will be performing at the Sabah Jazz International Jazz Day Celebration 2023.
Lineup Announcement: Aphrodites
14 April 2023 - Aphrodites will be performing at the Sabah Jazz International Jazz Day Celebration 2023.
13 April 2023 - Sabah favourite, Blue Note Band will be performing at the Sabah Jazz International Jazz Day Celebration 2023.
12 April 2023 - Neo-soul band, neojuice will be performing at the Sabah Jazz International Jazz Day Celebration 2023.
10 April 2023 - Pic from Left, Mr Jared Abdul Rahman, Mr Jessel Yansalang, Mr Arthur Lee, Puan Noredah Othman (CEO of Sabah Tourism Board), Mdm Normegawati Sapian, Mr David.
10 April 2023 - Crooner Jess Joel with local outfit The Deaf Katz will be performing at the Sabah Jazz International Jazz Day Celebration 2023.
10 April 2023 - The amazingly talented Angelyca Laura will be performing at the Sabah Jazz International Jazz Day Celebration 2023.
2 April 2023 - Sabah Jazz is proud to announce that we will be teaming up with Urban Tamu for this year's International Jazz Day Celebration!
31 March 2023 - For the third time, Daily Express has pledged their support for Sabah Jazz.
1 March 2023 - We are excited to announce that this year's Sabah Jazz is coming back!
*Edit 31 March 2023 - Sabah Jazz International Jazz Day Celebration 2023 will only take place on 30 April 2023 from 12noon to 5pm.
1 March 2023 - Sabah Institute of Art is now a supporting partner of Sabah Jazz.
30 April 2022 - SAHDEA's Vice President Mr Jessel Yansalang has announced that next year's Sabah Jazz will take place whether it is at a smaller scale or large.
Creator, Partners and Sponsors
Supporting Partner
J Music Centre
Supporting Partner
The Rehearsal Room KK
Supporting Partner
DBKK
Supporting Partner
Print Planet