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

Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC and in charge of music festivals. When I attended my first music festival as a freshman in college, I was captivated by its charm—“I can’t believe there’s a place this free and this fun.” I share information about wonderful music festivals every day to help grow the community of festival fans.

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.

Past events

Jozenji Street Jazz FestivalSat 9/13 – Sun 9/14, Miyagi Prefecture

A wide variety of artists will perform live at nearly 40 venues set up throughout downtown Sendai. Just like choosing your favorite dishes in a bustling cafeteria where people gather, the event is held with the hope that you’ll discover and savor your very own music from the wealth of sounds from around the world spilling across the city. That’s the true charm of a jazz street.

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Sep 13–14, 2025
place	Various locations in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Website	https://www.j-streetjazz.com
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Kanazawa Jazz StreetFri 9/12 – Mon 9/15, Ishikawa Prefecture

http://www.kanazawa-jazzstreet.jp

Kanazawa Jazz Street is held under the concept of sharing jazz from Kanazawa—a city that honors tradition while embracing innovation—with the world. Aiming to be a festival where anyone can take part, it fosters交流 among a wide range of musicians and audience members—young and old, professional and amateur alike.

Schedule	Fri, Sep 12–Mon, Sep 15, 2025
place	Ishikawa Prefecture, Kanazawa City, Hokkokushimbun Akabane Hall, etc.
Website	http://www.kanazawa-jazzstreet.jp

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