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
La La La Spring FestivalKochi Prefecture, Sat 3/7–Sun 3/8
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.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, March 7–8, 2026 |
| place | Kochi Prefecture, Kochi City, Chuo Park / Obiyamachi Park |
| Website | https://kc-lalala.com |
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Shizuoka JAMMon, Feb 23 — Shizuoka Prefecture
| Schedule | Monday, February 23, 2026 |
| place | Shizuoka Prefecture, Shizuoka City, Granship |
JAZZ & SOUL UNBOUNDSunday, 2/15, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Sunday, February 15, 2026 |
| place | Ginza BASE GRANBELL, Chuo City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://unbound-jazz-tokyo.com/ |
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WINTER JAZZFEST TOKYOSat, Feb 7 – Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Saturday, February 7, 2026 |
| place | WWWX, Shibuya City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.eight-islands.com/winter-jazzfest-tokyo2026 |
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Gifu Jazz FestivalSun, Jan 25 – Gifu Prefecture
This is a jazz festival held at the Gifu Civic Hall Main Auditorium. If you want to listen to or experience jazz in Gifu, be sure to check it out.
| Schedule | Sunday, January 25, 2026 |
| place | Gifu Prefecture, Gifu City, Gifu Civic Hall Large Hall |
| Website | https://gifu-culture.info/sponsors/detail/581 |
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