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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!

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!

ScheduleSaturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025
placeChiba Prefecture Chiba City Cultural Center Art Hall
Websitehttp://www.f-cp.jp/bsj/index.html
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Edo JazzFri, 9/26, Tokyo Metropolis

ScheduleFriday, September 26, 2025
placeKanze Noh Theater, Chuo City, Tokyo
Websitehttps://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.

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, September 20–21, 2025
placeNear the Sun Rest Pavilion at the Lawn Plaza, Hikarigaoka Park, Nerima City, Tokyo
Websitehttp://nerijazz.com
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