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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

Kita-Shin Jazz LiveSun, 6/8, Hyogo Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, June 8, 2025
placeArima Hall, Kita-Shin Ward Cultural Center, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture

HIGHBRIDSun, 6/1 Aichi Prefecture

A festival with the concept “Dance JAZZY, not JAZZ.” It stylishly showcases the next-generation JAZZY sound. Drawing on elements from the many genres the 2000s generation has listened to—jazz, rock, hip-hop, reggae, house, electronica, and more—it centers its concept around the axis of “JAZZY.”

ScheduleSunday, June 1, 2025
placeKariya General Athletic Park, Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture
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Kochi Jazz FestaSun, 6/1 – Kochi Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, June 1, 2025
placeLa Vita Kochi Store, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture
Websitehttps://la-vita.co.jp/kochi-jazzfesta2024/

Spring Jazz CruiseSun, 6/1, Hyogo Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, June 1, 2025
placeHyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, Kobe Harborland
Websitehttps://sjckobe.com/
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Tsu’s Dead-Center Jazz FestivalSat, 5/17 Mie Prefecture

This is a local jazz festival held in the urban area of Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, with the aim of revitalizing the town. The event is energized by spectacular performances from guest musicians active nationwide. Local musicians have continued the festival by planning and managing it themselves. Venues range from concert halls in the city to neighborhood cafes, turning the entire town into a stage. Although some venues require reservations, there are also free-admission locations, making it easy to enjoy. You can also stroll around the city while enjoying food, drinks, and shopping.

ScheduleSaturday, May 17, 2025
placeDaimon, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture
Websitehttp://tsujazz.com/
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Tsu’s Dead-Center Jazz FestivalSat, 5/17 Mie Prefecture

This is a local jazz festival held in the urban area of Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, with the aim of revitalizing the town. The event is energized by spectacular performances from guest musicians active nationwide. Local musicians have continued the festival by planning and managing it themselves. Venues range from concert halls in the city to neighborhood cafes, turning the entire town into a stage. Although some venues require reservations, there are also free-admission locations, making it easy to enjoy. You can also stroll around the city while enjoying food, drinks, and shopping.

ScheduleSaturday, May 17, 2025
placeDaimon, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture
Websitehttps://tsujazz.com/
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