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

Shinmachi Music FestivalSun, Aug 3 — Tokushima Prefecture

tokushima-music-union.org

Schedule	Sunday, August 3, 2025
place	Ryogokubashi Cruise Boat Boarding Point, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture
Website	https://tokushima-music-union.org/

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Jazz Picnic in InagawaSat, Aug 2, Osaka Prefecture

http://www.azaleanet.or.jp

The Jazz Picnic in Inagawa, a pioneering outdoor concert in the Kansai region, will be held again this year. This outdoor jazz festival has been running since 1989 and has featured numerous memorable performances. The venue is a special stage set up in the Inagawa Sports Park, where the lawn feels wonderful. At dusk, you can enjoy the perfect combination of jazz and the setting sun.

Schedule	Saturday, August 2, 2025
place	Osaka Prefecture, Ikeda City, Inagawa Sports Park / Special Venue
Website	http://www.azaleanet.or.jp/event254.html
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