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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

Sumida Street Jazz Festival in HikifuneSat, 11/22, Tokyo Metropolis

ScheduleSaturday, November 22, 2025
placeTokyo Management and Information Sciences Professional University
Websitehttps://www.hikifunejazz.com/
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Toride Jazz Festival Part 2Sat, Nov 22 — Ibaraki Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, November 22, 2025
placeIbaraki Prefecture, Toride City, Toride Civic Hall
Websitehttps://www.city.toride.ibaraki.jp/art/bunkakatsudo/bunkagejutsu/oshirase/jazz06p1.html

Mori Jazz by MARUWASat, 11/15, Aichi Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, November 15, 2025
placeAichi Prefecture, Nagakute City, Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (Moricoro Park)
AppearanceKEIKO LEE “DUO” with Soichi Noriki / Hana*Hana / Toshiyuki Miyasaka Acoustic Trio Guest Amane Ito / Qaijff / Shinnosuke Ishihara with Michał Sobkowiak / Yuriko Yokohara Trio
Websitehttps://www.morijazz.com/
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SHONAN FUJISAWA JAZZ MEETING’Sat, Nov 8 — Kanagawa Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, November 8, 2025
placeKanagawa Prefecture, Fujisawa City, Sun Pearl Plaza / Sun Palette Plaza / North Exit Underground Plaza
Websitehttps://sfjm.info/
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JAZZDAY KASUKABE AUTUMNSat, Nov 8 — Saitama Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, November 8, 2025
placeChuocho No. 4 Park, Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture / Fureai Cube
Websitehttp://www.kasukabe-tmo.org/jazzday-kaisai.html
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Yoshino Sound RoadSat, Nov 8 – Nara Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, November 8, 2025
placeKamichi District, Yoshino Town, Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture
Websitehttps://yoshino-music-street.com/

In conclusion

Jazz festivals held across the country offer moments unique to each place, where the city’s atmosphere, the season’s scenery, and the music blend together. Check the schedules and lineups of events that catch your eye, and find a festival you’d like to attend. A single note that reaches your ears in an unexpected moment may become an unforgettable memory.