Past musicians who took part in the festival include Herbie Hancock, Randy Weston, and Joe Zainul. The festival provides an excellent platform for new jazz groups to perform in front of an international audience. At least 30 new groups perform each year. While you are in Senegal you can enjoy a cruise down the Senegal River, visit Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary or take a city tour of Saint Louis in a horse-drawn carriage.

Start and end in Dakar! With the Discovery tour Senegal Tour Feat Saint Louis Jazz Festival, you have a 10 days tour package taking you through Dakar, Senegal and 3 other destinations in Senegal. Senegal Tour Feat Saint Louis Jazz Festival includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.