List of Jazz Festivals in Kyushu and Okinawa [2026]
This time, we’re giving you a full rundown of jazz festivals in the Kyushu and Okinawa regions.
Kyushu’s music scene—centered around Fukuoka—has always been vibrant, producing many famous musicians.
Maybe the warm climate has something to do with it, too.
By the way, Tamori, who’s well-known as a jazz enthusiast, is from Fukuoka.
It’s a roundup you’ll definitely want to read through to the end!
Fukuoka Prefecture
KITAKYU JAZZ STREETFukuoka Prefecture, Sat 10/10–Sun 10/11
| Schedule | Saturday, October 10, 2026 – Sunday, October 11, 2026 |
| place | Around Murasakigawa Waterside Plaza, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture (multiple venues) |
| Website | https://kitakyu-jazz-street.jp/ |
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Kagoshima Prefecture
KAGOSHIMA JAZZ FESTIVALOct 17 (Sat)–18 (Sun), Kagoshima Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 17–18, 2026 |
| place | 9, Sennichi-cho, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima-ken |
| Website | http://www.kagoshimajazzfestival.com/ |
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Past events
Mountain Seclusion JazzSat, Dec 6 – Oita Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, December 6, 2025 |
| place | Hōhain Onsen Sansō, Kokonoe-machi, Kusu District, Ōita Prefecture |
| Website | https://tetto910.com/ |


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