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The season for winter festivals—the musical celebration that colors Kanto’s winter—has arrived.
With fiery performances that blow away the cold and a dreamlike atmosphere you can experience only in winter, it captivates the hearts of music fans.
Feel the immersive sound unique to indoor venues and the sense of openness offered by outdoor stages, even in winter.
Why not make this winter unforgettable with a supreme musical experience woven by a diverse lineup of artists?
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Past events
BONIN ISLAND JAZZThu, Nov 27 – Tue, Dec 2, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Thursday, November 27, 2025 – Tuesday, December 2, 2025 |
| place | Chichijima, Ogasawara Village, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.boninislandjazz.com/ |
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Good evening, konya-nyachiha!Fri, Dec 5 – Sat, Dec 6, Tokyo
| Schedule | Fri, Dec 5–Sat, Dec 6, 2025 |
| place | Tokyo Metropolis, Shibuya Ward, LINE CUBE SHIBUYA |
| Website | https://www.fujio-90fes.jp/music.html |
MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL JAPANDec 5 (Fri) – 7 (Sun), Kanagawa Prefecture
One of the world’s three major jazz festivals, the Montreux Jazz Festival, is set to be held in Tokyo this October as Montreux Jazz Festival Japan 2016! In addition to live performances by top artists from Japan and abroad, a variety of events such as workshops will also take place.
| Schedule | Fri–Sun, Dec 5–7, 2025 |
| place | Pia Arena MM, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.montreuxjazz.jp |
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SUMIDA BLOCK FESTIVALDec 6 (Sat) – 7 (Sun), Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Dec 6–7, 2025 |
| place | Sumida Park Soyokaze Plaza, Sumida City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://sumidablockfes.com/ |
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At ShimokitazawaSat, Dec 6 – Tokyo Metropolis
A circuit-style event held in the Shimokitazawa area—home to restaurants, vintage clothing stores, record shops, and live houses, and a hub for diverse culture—Shimokitazawa Nite. The organizers are the band THE Love Ningen. The event is held with the theme of creating new connections through music. With a stamp rally and performances by elementary and junior high school bands, it’s an event that can be enjoyed not only by adults but also by children.
| Schedule | Saturday, December 6, 2025 |
| place | Tokyo, Setagaya City, Shangri-La / CLUB251 / 440 / BASEMENTBAR / THREE / Flowers Loft / mona records / CREAM / ReG / SHELTER / LIVE HAUS / MOSAiC / DaisyBar / Laguna / ERA / WAVER / Chikamatsu / Chikamichi (Shortcut) / Otema-e / Shimokita Senrogai Open Space / Shimokitazawa Station Front Plaza |
| Website | http://www.shimokita-nite.net/ |
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