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
Saitama Prefecture
JAZZDAY KASUKABE SPRINGSaturday, 4/25, Saitama Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, April 25, 2026 |
| place | Chuocho No. 4 Park, Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture / Fureai Cube |
| Website | https://ontomo.jp/motosumiyoshi-music-fest/ |
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Kanagawa Prefecture
Motosumiyoshi Music FestivalKanagawa Prefecture on Saturday, 4/25
| Schedule | Saturday, April 25, 2026 |
| place | Kawasaki City International Exchange Center Hall, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://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!
| Schedule | Sat, Aug 8, 2026 – Tue, Aug 11, 2026 |
| place | Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Hitachi Seaside Park (National Government Park) |
| Website | https://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.
| Schedule | Saturday, March 21, 2026 |
| place | Sakura-za, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture / Cotton Club / ALONE / EBL |
| Website | https://kofucci.or.jp/event/20180806/ |
Osaka Prefecture
Tomita Jazz StreetMay 3 (Sun)–4 (Mon), Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sun, May 3, 2026 – Mon, May 4, 2026 |
| place | Tonda Community Center Ground, Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.tondajazz.com/ |


