List of Jazz Festivals in Chugoku and Shikoku [2025–2026]
Here’s a roundup of jazz festivals taking place this year in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions.
Centered around Hiroshima and Okayama, numerous jazz festivals will be held.
It’s not just about the music—there will also be plenty of events where you can enjoy delicious food and local specialties.
Be sure to check them out and come join the fun!
Kochi Prefecture
Kochi Street La La La Music FestivalSun, 9/20, Kochi Prefecture
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 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 |
| place | Kochi Prefecture, Kochi City |
| Website | https://kc-lalala.com |
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Past events
Kurashiki Jazz StreetSat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Okayama Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DMUZqpiyRwmThe Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter preserves townscapes from the Edo period. This jazz festival takes place in this area steeped in historical charm. A small river runs through the quarter, and rows of traditional white-walled buildings create a wonderful atmosphere. A jazz festival held in such a setting is sure to be something special.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | Okayama Prefecture, Kurashiki City, Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter / Nearby Venues |
| Website | http://www.jazz-street.com/index.html |
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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.
| Schedule | Sunday, October 19, 2025 |
| place | Tokushima Prefecture, Tokushima City / various locations |
| Website | http://www.tkjs.net |
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Setouchi Django Street in YashimaOct 11 (Sat) – 12 (Sun), Kagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | Nozomi Kindergarten Auditorium, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture / Kotoden Yashima Station / Shishi no Reigan Observation Deck |
| Website | https://stu-django.net/ |
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Okayama Jazz FestivalSaturday, October 4 — Okayama Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 4, 2025 |
| place | Okayama Prefecture, Okayama City, Chugoku Bank Head Office Front Plaza |
| Website | http://www.ojf.gr.jp/ |
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Okayama Jazz StreetOct 4 (Sat) – 5 (Sun), Okayama Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, October 4–5, 2025 |
| place | Okayama Prefecture, Okayama City: Livehouse Bird / INTERLUDE / PIANO BAR / Kissaten Ichibankan / Jazz Café JORDAN / Joka Kokaido / and more |
| Website | https://jazzokayama.com/ |
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Shinmachi Music FestivalSun, Aug 3 — Tokushima Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, August 3, 2025 |
| place | Ryogokubashi Cruise Boat Boarding Point, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture |
| Website | https://tokushima-music-union.org/ |





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