Jazz Festivals in Eastern Japan [2026] JAZZ Street List
As the name suggests, a jazz fest refers to a music festival dedicated to jazz.
Sometimes it’s held at a single venue, but quite often it takes place across multiple spots—like live houses, shops around town, or local landmarks.
In those cases, it’s also called a circuit event or a “Jazz Street,” turning the whole city into a wonderful day filled with jazz.
In this article, we’ll introduce jazz festivals held in eastern Japan.
Along with famous festivals in Tokyo and Yokohama, we’ll also feature events set in the great outdoors, so we hope you find a wonderful event and give it a try!
Tokyo Metropolis
Millennial JAZZ TOKYOThu, Mar 19 — Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Thursday, March 19, 2026 |
| place | COTTON CLUB, Chiyoda City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://edojazz.jp/millennial-jazz/ |
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JAZZ AUDITORIA in WATERRASFri 4/24 – Sun 4/26, Tokyo
JAZZ AUDITORIA, organized by Blue Note Tokyo—a jazz club where numerous top artists perform—will be held with free admission to make it easier and more accessible for people who love music to enjoy live music outdoors with their families and friends.
| Schedule | Fri, Apr 24–Sun, Apr 26, 2026 |
| place | WATERRAS Plaza, Chiyoda City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.jazzauditoria.com/ |
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EBISU Bloomin’ JAZZ GARDENMay 8 (Fri) – 10 (Sun), Tokyo
https://x.com/EbisuJazzGarden/status/1988081714430964042| Schedule | Fri, May 8–Sun, May 10, 2026 |
| place | Meguro City, Tokyo, Ebisu Garden Place |
| Website | https://jazzgarden.jp |
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JAZZ ART SengawaThu 11/5 – Sun 11/8, Tokyo
Under the concept that seems to embody jazz—“Three Days of Communication: Music Nurtures the Power of Life”—this event spotlights cutting-edge performers, focusing on highly creative, avant-garde music and art performances. Centered at Sengawa Theater, it features numerous musicians active both in Japan and abroad, including many international artists. We present a one-of-a-kind lineup you can only experience here and now. Don’t just enjoy the music—come feel the jam session between people themselves.
| Schedule | Thu, Nov 5–Sun, Nov 8, 2026 |
| place | Sengawa Theater, Chofu City, Tokyo |
| Website | http://www.jazzartsengawa.net/ |
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BONIN ISLNAD JAZZFri 11/13 – Wed 11/18, Tokyo Metropolis
https://www.instagram.com/p/DJbpOaVP-Ym/| Schedule | November 13 (Fri)–18 (Wed), 2026 |
| place | Ogasayama Park Festival Plaza, Ogasawara Village, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.boninislandjazz.com/ |
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