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]
- 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]
- Tokyo Jazz Festival | Music Festival & Events
- 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
Bayside Jazz ChibaChiba Prefecture, Sat 9/27–Sun 9/28
Jazz Cruising, where you can enjoy a live jazz performance and a cruise at the same time, the four-day Jazz Week featuring live shows by both professional and amateur jazz musicians leading up to the main Jazz Street event, and then the main Jazz Street itself! It’s the ultimate event where professional performers play right near you at cafes and bars!
| Schedule | Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
| place | Chiba Prefecture Chiba City Cultural Center Art Hall |
| Website | http://www.f-cp.jp/bsj/index.html |
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Edo JazzFri, 9/26, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Friday, September 26, 2025 |
| place | Kanze Noh Theater, Chuo City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://edojazz.jp/ |
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Nerima Jazz FestivalSat 9/20 – Sun 9/21, Tokyo
Nerima JAZZ Festival. At this festival, multiple stages are set up within Hikarigaoka Park, the venue, and about 40 bands perform in total. We hope you’ll go home feeling not only the music but also the charm of Nerima. True to its slogan, “Anything goes as long as it’s the best,” the festival features an exceptionally diverse lineup of outstanding artists.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, September 20–21, 2025 |
| place | Near the Sun Rest Pavilion at the Lawn Plaza, Hikarigaoka Park, Nerima City, Tokyo |
| Website | http://nerijazz.com |
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