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List of domestic circuit events [2025–2026]: City festivals

When it comes to circuit events, they’re not just about music—they can also center on food and visuals, and they often become citywide festivals that make use of the whole town: not only music venues like halls and live houses, but also restaurants, temples and shrines, warehouses, and even streets.

Their appeal lies in the way you can take in the area’s history and culture all at once.

This year as well, circuit events and city festivals are being held all over the country, and they’ve taken root as a solid music culture that goes beyond short-lived trends like the outdoor and DIY booms.

Here’s a roundup of domestic circuit events and music festivals held around town.

Past events

Tokushima Jazz StreetSunday, 10/19, Tokushima Prefecture

The Tokushima Jazz Street is a jazz festival with a very long history. Multiple live performances take place simultaneously at various venues throughout the city. This year, numerous artists will perform live across 11 venues. These circuit-style events are wonderful, offering an extraordinary feeling as a familiar city overflows with music.

ScheduleSunday, October 19, 2025
placeTokushima Prefecture, Tokushima City / various locations
Websitehttp://www.tkjs.net
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FLAGSSat, 10/18 Fukuoka Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, October 18, 2025
placeFukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City, graf / The Voodoo Lounge
Websitehttps://flags.ryzm.jp/
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Urban hot-spring music festival “Ii Yudana!”Sat, Oct 18 – Oita Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, October 18, 2025
placeOita Prefecture, Beppu City, Beppu Bluebird Theater / SUNLINE BEPPU / Beppu COPPER RAVENS / CREOLE CAFE
Websitehttps://iiyudana-beppu.com/
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Sumida Street Jazz FestivalSat 10/18 – Sun 10/19, Tokyo

Held since 2010, this event features performances by a variety of artists at multiple venues across Sumida Ward. There are also programs designed for young children, making it a recommended event for families with kids.

ScheduleSat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
placeKinshicho Station / Ryogoku Station / Tokyo Skytree area, Sumida City, Tokyo
Websitehttp://sumida-jazz.jp
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Yokkaichi Jazz FestivalSat 10/18 – Sun 10/19, Mie Prefecture

The Yokkaichi Jazz Festival operates under the concept of “creating a lively city through jazz and other diverse music,” with stages set up throughout the town. The event is mainly run by volunteer staff, and they are currently recruiting volunteers. If you’re interested, why not apply?

ScheduleSat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
placeYokkaichi, Mie Prefecture – Civic Park and 14 other venues (15 venues in total)
Websitehttp://yokkaichi-jazz.com/
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Otsu Jazz FestivalOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Shiga Prefecture

The Otsu Jazz Festival is held under the concept of “strolling the city with JAZZ.” Operating costs are covered through donations and contributions, making it a truly handcrafted festival supported by its participants. The event is also run primarily by volunteers. Please relax and enjoy jazz while taking in the beautiful scenery of Lake Biwa.

ScheduleSat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
placeShiga Prefecture, Otsu City, around Keihan Hamaotsu Station and JR Otsu Station
Websitehttp://otsu-jazz.jp
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Sakai Blues FestivalSun 10/12 – Mon 10/13, Osaka Prefecture

This event, held with the aim of revitalizing local commerce and industry through music, is one to really look forward to, as it offers the chance to see many bands.

ScheduleSunday–Monday, October 12–13, 2025
placeSakai City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.sakai-bluesfestival.com
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