Following the successful summer edition in May 2022, the Jazz Weekender Festival returns with an exciting lineup of global artists for its winter edition scheduled on February 25 and 26 at 1AQ in Mehrauli.

Organised by boxout.fm, The Wild City, Gatecrash, and Jazz in India, this edition promises to showcase a diverse array of jazz talent. Among the featured artists are Amsterdam’s alternative hip-hop artist Cero Ismael, Argentine ensemble Desmadre Orkesta blending Balkan brass with Colombian Cumbias and New Orleans swing, and Dubai-based experimental trio Noon exploring Middle Eastern music fused with polyrhythmic jazz/rock.

The festival will also highlight homegrown talents including the dynamic duo Gino Banks x Rhythm Shaw, the eclectic Many Roots Ensemble from Pune blending folk, jazz, and funk, and Bengaluru’s R&B artist Mary Ann. Other performances include Delhi-based Sahil Vasudevan’s new ensemble 2 Indians, and a special presentation by Arjun Sagar Gupta exploring “The history of Jazz or Jazz through the ages” under the name asg.tpm, along with a unique set by Goa-based sibling duo Merak.

Partnered with the Embassy of the Netherlands, Cero Ismael joins the festival lineup for 2023, bringing his distinctive blend of hip-hop and jazz influences. Desmadre Orkesta will showcase their multicultural musical journey with collaborations featuring Indian artists Isheeta Chakravarty and Pratik Shrivastava.

The festival will not only feature captivating music performances but also offer a vibrant atmosphere with curated food and beverage experiences, bars, and a flea market set against the contemporary art-inspired lawns of 1AQ in Mehrauli.

Tickets for the festival can be booked on insider.in. The lineup for February 25 includes Merak asg.tpm, Tara Lily, Rhythm Shaw x Gino Banks, Nate08, and Kayan. On February 26, audiences can enjoy performances by Mary Ann, Cero Ismael, Sahil Vasudeva, Many Roots Ensemble, Gauley Bhai, and Desmadre Orkesta.