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

The Kobe Shinkaichi Music Festival emphasizes that it is a “community music festival,” created with the hope that people who love music and festivals will take part, and that both performers and audiences will enjoy themselves. For two days, the streets of Shinkaichi are immersed in music—why not join in too?

This event began with the hope that a circle of music would spread throughout the Lake Biwa area. Beyond music, it also aims to foster familiarity with Higashiomi. Each year, the area around Higashiomi Station overflows with jazz, so why not come and join in?

This is a festival held annually in Tottori since 2011, built on two pillars: “jazz” and “art.” Organized and run by local musicians and music enthusiasts, Tottori JAZZ transforms venues all across the city, filling Tottori with the colors of jazz.

Iwakuni Jazz Street is a circuit-style jazz festival held at multiple venues around JR Iwakuni Station in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Now in its third year, the event aims to grow into one that is even more beloved by the people of Iwakuni and more widely recognized, reflecting on lessons learned from the previous edition. It aspires to be a warm, family-friendly event where everyone can participate.

This is the spring event of the Kochi Machi La La La Music Festival, held in the heart of Kochi City. As the season begins to feel like spring, the festival offers outdoor live performances that turn the city into a stage, creating a warm atmosphere that brings performers and audience closer together. It’s beloved by both residents and participating artists. Anyone who loves music can enjoy this event as the city and audience come together as one, making it highly recommended for those who want to start making music, those thinking about taking it up again, or anyone interested in participating in various ways.