The festival is an 8-day event held annually in mid-January that features jazz music from around the world. It includes concerts, workshops, and conferences.
The Haiti Jazz Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in March 2007, organizes the Port-au-Prince International Jazz Festival. The festival aims to promote musical activities, provide access to music education, preserve Haiti’s musical heritage, and promote Kreyòl jazz.
PAPJAZZ is known for its cultural assembly and partnerships between the international community, the Haitian Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and local private institutions. The festival attracts thousands of visitors, boosting the local economy and tourism.