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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.

Saitama Prefecture

JAZZDAY KASUKABE SPRINGSaturday, 4/25, Saitama Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, April 25, 2026
placeChuocho No. 4 Park, Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture / Fureai Cube
Websitehttps://ontomo.jp/motosumiyoshi-music-fest/
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Kanagawa Prefecture

Motosumiyoshi Music FestivalKanagawa Prefecture on Saturday, 4/25

ScheduleSaturday, April 25, 2026
placeKawasaki City International Exchange Center Hall, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.ongakunomachi.jp/event/36360/

Ibaraki Prefecture

LuckyFesSat 8/8–Tue 8/11, Ibaraki Prefecture

As a new festival organized by Ibaraki Broadcasting, the LuckyFM Green Festival has been held since 2022. Following the relocation of the ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL, the event has adopted the motto “Don’t let the flame of Ibaraki’s festival culture go out,” and has been reimagined with a new concept as a celebration of music, food, and art at its venue, Hitachi Seaside Park. Featuring local ingredients and a wide range of art and music genres, it’s also recommended as a family-friendly event. It’s sure to become one of your favorite summer memories!

ScheduleSat, Aug 8, 2026 – Tue, Aug 11, 2026
placeHitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Hitachi Seaside Park (National Government Park)
Websitehttps://luckyfes.com/
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Yamanashi Prefecture

Kofu Jazz StreetSat, 3/21, Yamanashi Prefecture

Kofu Jazz Street is an event launched with the goal of community development. It’s a jazz event where you can freely stroll between live performances held on the same day at four long-established, historic venues: Sakuraza, Cotton Club, Saryo Fugetsudo, and ALONE. Another feature is that it’s held twice a year, in spring and autumn.

ScheduleSaturday, March 21, 2026
placeSakura-za, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture / Cotton Club / ALONE / EBL
Websitehttps://kofucci.or.jp/event/20180806/

Osaka Prefecture

Tomita Jazz StreetMay 3 (Sun)–4 (Mon), Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleSun, May 3, 2026 – Mon, May 4, 2026
placeTonda Community Center Ground, Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.tondajazz.com/