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List of Jazz Festivals and Jazz Streets Across Japan [2026]

Jazz festivals and jazz street events held around the country are packed with the unique atmosphere and charm of each locale.

From jazz streets that take place simultaneously at multiple venues across a city to seaside and mountain stages where you can enjoy music alongside nature, the variety is endless.

Doesn’t just thinking, “Where should I go this year?” make you excited? In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of jazz festivals from different regions.

The scale and vibe vary widely, so find the events that catch your interest.

Past events

Tama Music FestivalSat, Jan 17 — Kanagawa Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, January 17, 2026
placeKawasaki City Tama Civic Hall, Kanagawa Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.ongakunomachi.jp/event/33835/
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Mountain Seclusion JazzSat, Dec 6 – Oita Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, December 6, 2025
placeHōhain Onsen Sansō, Kokonoe-machi, Kusu District, Ōita Prefecture
Websitehttps://tetto910.com/

MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL JAPANDec 5 (Fri) – 7 (Sun), Kanagawa Prefecture

ScheduleFri–Sun, Dec 5–7, 2025
placePia Arena MM, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.montreuxjazz.jp
SNS

Ochanomizu Cultural FestivalSun, 11/30, Tokyo Metropolis

ScheduleSunday, November 30, 2025
place1-1 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo / Meiji University Surugadai Campus, Academy Hall
Websitehttp://www.jazzsai.com/index.html

BONIN ISLAND JAZZThu, Nov 27 – Tue, Dec 2, Tokyo Metropolis

ScheduleThursday, November 27, 2025 – Tuesday, December 2, 2025
placeChichijima, Ogasawara Village, Tokyo
Websitehttps://www.boninislandjazz.com/
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JazzcalabashSun, Nov 23 — Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, November 23, 2025
placeOsaka Prefecture, Osaka City
Websitehttps://jazzcalabash.com/
SNS

BIG APPLE in NONOICHISun, Nov 23 — Ishikawa Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, November 23, 2025
placeIshikawa Prefecture, Nonoichi City, Nonoichi Cultural Hall Forte
Websitehttp://bigapple.nono1.jp/