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!
- List of Jazz Festivals in the Kanto Region [2026]
- List of Jazz Festivals and Jazz Streets Across Japan [2026]
- Tokyo Jazz Festival | Music Festival & Events
- List of Free-Admission Festivals in the Kanto Region [2026]
- Tokyo Music Festivals [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- List of Jazz Festivals in Hokkaido and Tohoku [2026]
- Miyagi Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals and Events Roundup
- Saitama Festival Calendar [2026]: A roundup of music festivals and outdoor events
- Tokai Jazz Festival List [2026]
- Chiba Festival Calendar [2026]: A Roundup of Music Festivals and Outdoor Events
- Yamanashi Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary
- Complete Guide to Spring Festivals in the Kanto Region! Introducing Featured Artists and Venue Information [2026]
- Kansai Jazz Festival List [2026]
Past events
SHONAN FUJISAWA JAZZ MEETING’Sat, Nov 8 — Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, November 8, 2025 |
| place | Kanagawa Prefecture, Fujisawa City, Sun Pearl Plaza / Sun Palette Plaza / North Exit Underground Plaza |
| Website | https://sfjm.info/ |
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JAZZDAY KASUKABE AUTUMNSat, Nov 8 — Saitama Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, November 8, 2025 |
| place | Chuocho No. 4 Park, Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture / Fureai Cube |
| Website | http://www.kasukabe-tmo.org/jazzday-kaisai.html |
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Yokosuka Tomodachi JazzNov 2 (Sun) – 3 (Mon), Kanagawa Prefecture
This is a city jazz event that makes the most of Yokosuka’s character as an international city—home to a naval port, surrounded by the sea, and with many foreign residents. With the aim of bringing everyone together in a friendly atmosphere while listening to music, it’s a music festival where participants can get excited as one through music, the common language that transcends borders.
| Schedule | Nov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025 |
| place | 2-25, Wakamatsu-cho, Suka City, Kanagawa Prefecture / Yokosuka-Chuo Station / Nearby venues |
| Website | https://tomodachi-jazz.org/2024/ |
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Saitama Shintoshin JAZZ DAYSat 11/1–Sun 11/2, Saitama Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | Saitama Prefecture, Saitama City, Saitama-Shintoshin Station Front Free Passage / Keyaki Plaza Sanokun Plaza / Keyaki Plaza 1F Plaza / East Exit Deck (Saitama-Shintoshin Station) / Cocoon Plaza / Cocoon Square |
| Website | https://saitamabigband.com/jazzday/ |
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MIYA JAZZ INNNov 1 (Sat) – 2 (Sun), Tochigi Prefecture
MIYA JAZZ INN is a jazz event that attracts over 100,000 attendees every year! It aims to showcase Utsunomiya—the city of jazz—both inside and outside the region, promote culture across Japan, and revitalize the city. Many of Utsunomiya’s specialty products are also on display, making it an event that promotes the city in a comprehensive way!
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | Orion Citizens' Plaza, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture / multiple other venues |
| Website | http://miyajazz.jp |
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