West Japan Jazz Festivals [2026] JAZZ Street List

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Music festivals dedicated to jazz are held all across Japan.

In addition to being called jazz festivals, events that turn an entire town into the venue are also known as “Jazz Street,” and they’re loved by music fans of all ages.

In this article, we’ll introduce a comprehensive list of jazz festivals and Jazz Street events taking place in the Kansai region.

From large-scale jazz festivals spanning multiple days to small neighborhood Jazz Street events, we’ve got a wide range covered—so if something catches your eye, be sure to go check it out in person.

Past events

Otsu Jazz FestivalOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Shiga Prefecture

otsu-jazz.jp

The Otsu Jazz Festival is held under the concept of “strolling the city with JAZZ.” Operating costs are covered through donations and contributions, making it a truly handcrafted festival supported by its participants. The event is also run primarily by volunteers. Please relax and enjoy jazz while taking in the beautiful scenery of Lake Biwa.

Schedule	Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
place	Shiga Prefecture, Otsu City, around Keihan Hamaotsu Station and JR Otsu Station
Website	http://otsu-jazz.jp
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Jazz in NanjoSat, Oct 18 – Okinawa Prefecture

Schedule	Saturday, October 18, 2025
place	Okinawa Prefecture, Nanjo City, Cultural Center, Tsukishiro Plaza

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Kobe Jazz CentennialMon, Oct 13 — Hyogo Prefecture

http://www.kobejazzcentennial.com

Schedule	Monday, October 13, 2025
place	Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, Higashi Yuenchi / Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Kobe Branch Front Plaza / Kobe International House Sunken Garden / Kobe Waterfront / TOOTH TOOTH MART FOOD HALL & NIGHT FES / Children’s Book Forest Kobe
Website	https://www.kobejazzcentennial.com/
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Kadoma Jazz FestivalMon, Oct 13 — Osaka Prefecture

http://www.kadoma-jazz.com

This is a jazz festival held in Kadoma, Osaka. Taking place in early October, when the autumn breeze is refreshing and it feels great to be outdoors, the festival unfolds throughout the city of Kadoma—perfect for spending a relaxing time. It is organized as a community-focused event, driven by the idea of combining the power of jazz and local citizens to bring vibrancy to the city.

Schedule	Monday, October 13, 2025
place	Furukawabashi Station, Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture / Station Front Venue
Website	http://www.kadoma-jazz.com/

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Setouchi Django Street in YashimaOct 11 (Sat) – 12 (Sun), Kagawa Prefecture

stu-django.net

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025
place	Nozomi Kindergarten Auditorium, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture / Kotoden Yashima Station / Shishi no Reigan Observation Deck
Website	https://stu-django.net/
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