Jazz Festivals in Western Japan [2025] List of JAZZ Streets

Last updated:2025/11/11

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

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.

Aichi Prefecture

Mori Jazz by MARUWASat, 11/15, Aichi Prefecture

http://www.morijazz.com

Schedule	Saturday, November 15, 2025
place	Aichi Prefecture, Nagakute City, Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (Moricoro Park)
Website	https://www.morijazz.com/
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Shizuoka Prefecture

Shizuoka JAMMon, Feb 23 — Shizuoka Prefecture

Schedule	Monday, February 23, 2026
place	Shizuoka Prefecture, Shizuoka City, Granship

Gifu Prefecture

Suirei Lake Jazz FestivalSun, 11/30 Gifu Prefecture

http://www.city.ogaki.lg.jp

Schedule	Sunday, November 30, 2025
place	Gifu Prefecture, Ogaki City, Japan Showa Music Village, Eguchi Yashi Memorial Hall, Suirei Lake Hall
Website	https://www.city.ogaki.lg.jp/ongaku/0000037143.html

Gifu Jazz FestivalSun, Jan 25 – Gifu Prefecture

gifu-culture.info

This is a jazz festival held at the Gifu Civic Hall Main Auditorium. If you want to listen to or experience jazz in Gifu, be sure to check it out.

Schedule	Sunday, January 25, 2026
place	Gifu Prefecture, Gifu City, Gifu Civic Hall Large Hall
Website	https://gifu-culture.info/sponsors/detail/581
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Osaka Prefecture

JazzcalabashSun, Nov 23 — Osaka Prefecture

jazzcalabash.com

Schedule	Sunday, November 23, 2025
place	Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City
Website	https://jazzcalabash.com/
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Kochi Prefecture

Kochi Street La La La Music FestivalSun, 9/20, Kochi Prefecture

kc-lalala.com

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.