Tochigi Fest Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Roundup

MIYA JAZZ INN is a jazz event that attracts over 100,000 attendees every year! It aims to showcase Utsunomiya—the city of jazz—both inside and outside the region, promote culture across Japan, and revitalize the city. Many of Utsunomiya’s specialty products are also on display, making it an event that promotes the city in a comprehensive way!

The Kuroiso Jazz Festival began in 2004 as an open-air live event called the “Kuroiso Jazz Festival,” organized by jazz enthusiasts in Kuroiso (now Nasushiobara City). It brought together professional and amateur musicians active mainly in northern Tochigi Prefecture and was first held at the Nakagawa Riverside Park. A wide range of artists participate regardless of whether they are professionals, amateurs, or their age. The genres are not limited to jazz; it has become a live concert rich in variety, including rock and pop, among others.