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Jazz Festivals in Western Japan [2025–2026]: List of Jazz Streets

Music festivals dedicated to jazz are held all across Japan.

In addition to being called jazz festivals, events that turn an entire town into the venue are also known as “Jazz Street,” and they’re loved by music fans of all ages.

In this article, we’ll introduce a comprehensive list of jazz festivals and Jazz Street events taking place in the Kansai region.

From large-scale jazz festivals spanning multiple days to small neighborhood Jazz Street events, we’ve got a wide range covered—so if something catches your eye, be sure to go check it out in person.

Past events

Kobe Jazz CentennialMon, Oct 13 — Hyogo Prefecture

ScheduleMonday, October 13, 2025
placeHyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, Higashi Yuenchi / Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Kobe Branch Front Plaza / Kobe International House Sunken Garden / Kobe Waterfront / TOOTH TOOTH MART FOOD HALL & NIGHT FES / Children’s Book Forest Kobe
Websitehttps://www.kobejazzcentennial.com/
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Kadoma Jazz FestivalMon, Oct 13 — Osaka Prefecture

This is a jazz festival held in Kadoma, Osaka. Taking place in early October, when the autumn breeze is refreshing and it feels great to be outdoors, the festival unfolds throughout the city of Kadoma—perfect for spending a relaxing time. It is organized as a community-focused event, driven by the idea of combining the power of jazz and local citizens to bring vibrancy to the city.

ScheduleMonday, October 13, 2025
placeFurukawabashi Station, Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture / Station Front Venue
Websitehttp://www.kadoma-jazz.com/

Setouchi Django Street in YashimaOct 11 (Sat) – 12 (Sun), Kagawa Prefecture

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025
placeNozomi Kindergarten Auditorium, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture / Kotoden Yashima Station / Shishi no Reigan Observation Deck
Websitehttps://stu-django.net/
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Kobe Jazz StreetSat 10/11–Sun 10/12, Hyogo Prefecture

Kobe Jazz Street is a jazz festival with an uncompromising passion for jazz. In Kobe, they are committed to preserving traditional, orthodox jazz, so they recruit performers with a focus on traditional jazz and, rather than solos, on ensembles. Every year, jazz musicians from Japan and abroad—both professionals and amateurs—gather to take part.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025
placeHyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, Kobe Club / Kitano Meister Garden (Former Kitano Elementary School) / Kobe Women's University Education Center / India Club / Kobe Baptist Church / Hotel Kitano Plaza Rokko-so / Café de Paris / Restaurant Sone / Pipeline
Websitehttp://www.kobejazzstreet.gr.jp
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KITAKYU JAZZ STREETSat 10/11 – Sun 10/12, Fukuoka Prefecture

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025
placeMurasakigawa Waterside Plaza, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture / Murasakigawa Waterside Plaza / Riverwalk Kitakyushu Mystic Court / Chacha Town Kokura / Live & Grill beyond
Websitehttps://kitakyu-jazz-street.jp/
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Okayama Jazz FestivalSaturday, October 4 — Okayama Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, October 4, 2025
placeOkayama Prefecture, Okayama City, Chugoku Bank Head Office Front Plaza
Websitehttp://www.ojf.gr.jp/
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FUNAI Machinaka JAZZSat, Oct 4 — Oita Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, October 4, 2025
placeOita Prefecture, Oita City, Takemachi Dome Plaza / Next to Oita OPA / Oita OPA 4th Floor / In front of Tokiwa Industry / Owl Café Morgan / Centro Porta Chuo-machi Kagashiya Building / Bistro Shun / Meat Bar CHICO / Oheya Labo Shukusai-no-Hiroba
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