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

Last updated:2026/3/13

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.

Tokyo Metropolis

Millennial JAZZ TOKYOThu, Mar 19 — Tokyo Metropolis

edojazz.jp

Schedule	Thursday, March 19, 2026
place	COTTON CLUB, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
Website	https://edojazz.jp/millennial-jazz/
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JAZZ AUDITORIA in WATERRASFri 4/24 – Sun 4/26, Tokyo

http://www.jazzauditoria.com

JAZZ AUDITORIA, organized by Blue Note Tokyo—a jazz club where numerous top artists perform—will be held with free admission to make it easier and more accessible for people who love music to enjoy live music outdoors with their families and friends.

Schedule	Fri, Apr 24–Sun, Apr 26, 2026
place	WATERRAS Plaza, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
Website	https://www.jazzauditoria.com/
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EBISU Bloomin’ JAZZ GARDENMay 8 (Fri) – 10 (Sun), Tokyo

Schedule	Fri, May 8–Sun, May 10, 2026
place	Meguro City, Tokyo, Ebisu Garden Place
Website	https://jazzgarden.jp
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JAZZ ART SengawaThu 11/5 – Sun 11/8, Tokyo

http://www.jazzartsengawa.net

Under the concept that seems to embody jazz—“Three Days of Communication: Music Nurtures the Power of Life”—this event spotlights cutting-edge performers, focusing on highly creative, avant-garde music and art performances. Centered at Sengawa Theater, it features numerous musicians active both in Japan and abroad, including many international artists. We present a one-of-a-kind lineup you can only experience here and now. Don’t just enjoy the music—come feel the jam session between people themselves.