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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.
- Kansai Jazz Festival List [2026]
- List of Jazz Festivals and Jazz Streets Across Japan [2026]
- List of Jazz Festivals in Chugoku and Shikoku [2026]
- List of Jazz Festivals in Kyushu and Okinawa [2026]
- Free-admission festivals in Kansai [2026]
- Kyoto Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals and Events Roundup
- Hyogo Music Festivals [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- Osaka Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary
- Tokai Jazz Festival List [2026]
- Summer Music Festival Held in Western Japan [2026]
- Complete Guide to Kansai Spring Festivals [2026]! Introducing Popular Events
- Hiroshima Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary
- Fukuoka Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Guide
Osaka Prefecture
Tomita Jazz StreetMay 3 (Sun)–4 (Mon), Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sun, May 3, 2026 – Mon, May 4, 2026 |
| place | Tonda Community Center Ground, Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.tondajazz.com/ |
Takatsuki Jazz StreetMay 3 (Sun)–4 (Mon), Osaka Prefecture
As its name suggests, the Takatsuki Jazz Street is a citywide jazz festival; last year, performances took place at over 50 venues around Hankyu Takatsuki-shi Station and JR Takatsuki Station. Events like this, with stages scattered throughout the city, fill every corner with music and create a delightful sense of stepping out of the everyday. Another big draw is that admission is free, making it easy to join in.
| Schedule | Sun, May 3, 2026 – Mon, May 4, 2026 |
| place | Around Hankyu Takatsuki-shi Station and JR Takatsuki Station, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.0726.info |
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Gypsy Jazz Festival in OsakaSat 5/9 – Sun 5/10, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, May 9–10, 2026 |
| place | Hattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Concert Hall, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://cabbageburdock.com/live/hasegawa-hikari-presents-gypsy-jazz-festival-in-osaka-2025/ |
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Jazz & Heritage: Jazz and Toyotomi’s Stone WallsSunday, May 17, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| place | Osaka-jō Hall (Osaka Castle Music Hall), Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://jazz-heritage.com/ |
Hyogo Prefecture
KOBE JAZZ DAYSun, 4/5 Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
| place | In front of the Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Kobe Branch, Former Foreign Settlement, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | https://jazztownkobe.jp/yearlyevent/kobe-jazz-day-2026-%e3%80%80%e6%97%a7%e5%b1%85%e7%95%99%e5%9c%b0%e3%82%b3%e3%83%b3%e3%82%b5%e3%83%bc%e3%83%88/ |