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.
- List of Jazz Festivals in Kansai [2025]
- List of Jazz Festivals and Jazz Streets Nationwide [2025]
- List of Jazz Festivals in Chugoku and Shikoku [2025]
- List of Jazz Festivals in Kyushu and Okinawa [2025]
- List of Free-Admission Festivals in Kansai [2025]
- Kyoto Music Festivals [2025] Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- Hyogo Music Festivals [2025]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Roundup
- Osaka Festival Calendar [2025]: Guide to Music Festivals and Outdoor Events
- List of Jazz Festivals in the Tokai Region [2025]
- Summer Music Festivals Held in Western Japan [2025]
- Hiroshima Festival Calendar [2025]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary
- Fukuoka Festival Calendar [2025]: A roundup of music festivals and outdoor events
- List of Jazz Festivals in the Kanto Region [2025]
Past events
Kita-Shin Jazz LiveSun, 6/8, Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, June 8, 2025 |
| place | Arima 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.”
| Schedule | Sunday, June 1, 2025 |
| place | Kariya General Athletic Park, Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture |
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Kochi Jazz FestaSun, 6/1 – Kochi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, June 1, 2025 |
| place | La Vita Kochi Store, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture |
| Website | https://la-vita.co.jp/kochi-jazzfesta2024/ |
Spring Jazz CruiseSun, 6/1, Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, June 1, 2025 |
| place | Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, Kobe Harborland |
| Website | https://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.
| Schedule | Saturday, May 17, 2025 |
| place | Daimon, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture |
| Website | http://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.
| Schedule | Saturday, May 17, 2025 |
| place | Daimon, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture |
| Website | https://tsujazz.com/ |
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