List of Jazz Festivals in Kyushu and Okinawa [2026]

Sasebo’s major autumn event, Sasebo JAZZ! Starting around September, this jazz festival features concerts at various venues throughout Sasebo City, and on this day, the event at Arkas SASEBO serves as the grand finale of Sasebo Jazz. How about enjoying jazz in the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Sasebo?

This is a jazz festival held in Kagoshima, drawing attention thanks to the NHK Taiga drama “Segodon.” With its commitment to “authentic jazz,” the festival features numerous top-tier artists active in the jazz world, both from Japan and abroad. Centered around Kagoshima-Chuo Station, it’s a perfect opportunity to enjoy music on stages set up throughout the city. Keep an eye on the lineup—it’s sure to entice not only locals but also visitors from afar!