List of Jazz Festivals in the Kanto Region [2026]
This time, we’re bringing you a roundup of jazz festivals taking place in the Kanto region.
For those living in Kanto, one of the charms is the easy access—often just a single train ride away.
Why not enjoy a day-trip vibe and check out a jazz festival?
- Jazz Festivals in Eastern Japan [2026] JAZZ Street List
- List of Free-Admission Festivals in the Kanto Region [2026]
- Tokyo Jazz Festival | Music Festival & Events
- Tokyo Music Festivals [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- List of Jazz Festivals and Jazz Streets Across Japan [2026]
- Kanagawa Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary
- Chiba Festival Calendar [2026]: A Roundup of Music Festivals and Outdoor Events
- Saitama Festival Calendar [2026]: A roundup of music festivals and outdoor events
- [2026] Complete Guide to Summer Festivals in the Kanto Region: Music Festivals and Outdoor Festival Information
- Kansai Jazz Festival List [2026]
- Complete Guide to Spring Festivals in the Kanto Region! Introducing Featured Artists and Venue Information [2026]
- Gunma Music Festivals [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Event Roundup
- List of Rock Festivals in the Kanto Region [2026]
Past events
Tama Music FestivalSat, Jan 17 — Kanagawa Prefecture
The cozy, community-driven music festival created by Tama Ward residents began in 2011. It’s held to provide a stage for artists active around Tama Ward and to boost local vitality and交流 through music. Participating artists cover a wide range of genres—jazz, brass band, dance, rock, pop—offering programs that people of all ages can enjoy. It’s a wonderful environment where local children can grow up familiar with music and have the chance to perform on stage. We hope you’ll join with your family!
| Schedule | Saturday, January 17, 2026 |
| place | Kawasaki City Tama Civic Hall, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.ongakunomachi.jp/event/33835/ |
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MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL JAPANDec 5 (Fri) – 7 (Sun), Kanagawa Prefecture
One of the world’s three major jazz festivals, the Montreux Jazz Festival, is set to be held in Tokyo this October as Montreux Jazz Festival Japan 2016! In addition to live performances by top artists from Japan and abroad, a variety of events such as workshops will also take place.
| Schedule | Fri–Sun, Dec 5–7, 2025 |
| place | Pia Arena MM, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.montreuxjazz.jp |
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Ochanomizu Cultural FestivalSun, 11/30, Tokyo Metropolis
A festival held under the concepts of “giving back to the town of our alma mater” and “revitalizing Ochanomizu.” Quite renowned jazz musicians also perform. It’s a fantastic festival where you can fully immerse yourself in the world of jazz, so it’s sure to be a hit!
| Schedule | Sunday, November 30, 2025 |
| place | 1-1 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo / Meiji University Surugadai Campus, Academy Hall |
| Website | http://www.jazzsai.com/index.html |
BONIN ISLAND JAZZThu, Nov 27 – Tue, Dec 2, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Thursday, November 27, 2025 – Tuesday, December 2, 2025 |
| place | Chichijima, Ogasawara Village, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.boninislandjazz.com/ |
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BONIN ISLNAD JAZZThu, Nov 27 – Tue, Dec 2, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Thursday, November 27, 2025 – Tuesday, December 2, 2025 |
| place | Ogasayama Park Festival Plaza, Ogasawara Village, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.boninislandjazz.com/ |
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Sumida Street Jazz Festival in HikifuneSat, 11/22, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Saturday, November 22, 2025 |
| place | Tokyo Management and Information Sciences Professional University |
| Website | https://www.hikifunejazz.com/ |
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Toride Jazz Festival Part 2Sat, Nov 22 — Ibaraki Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, November 22, 2025 |
| place | Ibaraki Prefecture, Toride City, Toride Civic Hall |
| Website | https://www.city.toride.ibaraki.jp/art/bunkakatsudo/bunkagejutsu/oshirase/jazz06p1.html |


