Panama Jazz Festival

The Panama Jazz Festival is one of the most prestigious music events in Latin America and the Caribbean. Founded in 2003 by the celebrated Grammy-winning Panamanian pianist Danilo Pérez, the festival attracts thousands of jazz lovers to Panama City every January. For an entire week, open-air stages in Casco Viejo and downtown auditoriums come alive with performances by world-class artists. Beyond the concerts, the festival offers educational workshops, master clinics, and programs for young musicians, strengthening Panama's music scene. Featuring genres ranging from classic jazz to fusions with Latin and Afro-Caribbean rhythms, the event celebrates Panama's cultural diversity as a bridge between continents.