List of Jazz Festivals in Chugoku and Shikoku [2025]

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.

The 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.

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.