List of Jazz Festivals and Jazz Streets Across Japan [2026]
From songs with light, breezy melodies and tempos to pieces that overwhelm you with blazing performance techniques, the appeal of jazz is truly profound.
Here, we introduce a nationwide list of jazz festivals and JAZZ street events.
If you’re new to jazz, why not start by checking out an event being held near you?
We hope you find this helpful.
- List of Jazz Festivals in the Kanto Region [2026]
- Jazz Festivals in Eastern Japan [2026] JAZZ Street List
- West Japan Jazz Festivals [2026] JAZZ Street List
- Tokai Jazz Festival List [2026]
- Kansai Jazz Festival List [2026]
- List of Jazz Festivals in Hokuriku and Koshinetsu [2026]
- List of Jazz Festivals in Chugoku and Shikoku [2026]
- List of Free-Admission Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- List of Jazz Festivals in Kyushu and Okinawa [2026]
- List of Local Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- Tokyo Music Festivals [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- Nagano Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals and Events Roundup
- Tokyo Jazz Festival | Music Festival & Events
Past events
Jazz in NanjoSat, Oct 18 – Okinawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 18, 2025 |
| place | Okinawa Prefecture, Nanjo City, Cultural Center, Tsukishiro Plaza |
Kobe Jazz CentennialMon, Oct 13 — Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Monday, October 13, 2025 |
| place | Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, Higashi Yuenchi / Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Kobe Branch Front Plaza / Kobe International House Sunken Garden / Kobe Waterfront / TOOTH TOOTH MART FOOD HALL & NIGHT FES / Children’s Book Forest Kobe |
| Website | https://www.kobejazzcentennial.com/ |
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Kadoma Jazz FestivalMon, Oct 13 — Osaka Prefecture
This is a jazz festival held in Kadoma, Osaka. Taking place in early October, when the autumn breeze is refreshing and it feels great to be outdoors, the festival unfolds throughout the city of Kadoma—perfect for spending a relaxing time. It is organized as a community-focused event, driven by the idea of combining the power of jazz and local citizens to bring vibrancy to the city.
| Schedule | Monday, October 13, 2025 |
| place | Furukawabashi Station, Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture / Station Front Venue |
| Website | http://www.kadoma-jazz.com/ |
Setouchi Django Street in YashimaOct 11 (Sat) – 12 (Sun), Kagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | Nozomi Kindergarten Auditorium, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture / Kotoden Yashima Station / Shishi no Reigan Observation Deck |
| Website | https://stu-django.net/ |
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Fusion of Food, Sound, and Light — Kawagoe REMIXSat 10/11 – Sun 10/12, Saitama Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | Rennyo-ji Temple, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture |
| Website | https://kawagoe-lightup.info/ |