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List of Jazz Festivals in Kansai [2025–2026]

This time, we’re giving you a full introduction to jazz festivals in the Kansai region.

The “Osaka Castle Jazz Festival,” planned and run by university students, is well-known, but there are many other jazz festivals taking place as well, so be sure to check them out!

Past events

Izumi-no-Kuni Jazz StreetSat 9/27 – Sun 9/28, Osaka Prefecture

The Izumi no Kuni Jazz Street held in Izumi, Osaka. As the title “Jazz Street” suggests, various artists perform live at venues such as shops around town. Street performances are free to attend, so why not drop by and enjoy them?

ScheduleSaturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025
placeOsaka Prefecture, Izumi City, Ecole Izumi Amse Plaza (Head Office) / Izumi Disability Fureai Plaza Oasis / Izumi City Plaza / Osaka Toyopet Tribell Ibukino Store / Toyota Corolla Nankai Ibukino Store
Websitehttp://www.izumi-jazz.jp
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Swing Jazz CruiseHyogo Prefecture, Sat 9/27 – Sun 9/28

ScheduleSaturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025
placeHyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, Kobe Harborland
Websitehttp://sjckobe.com
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Hirakata-juku Jazz Street+Sat 9/13 – Sun 9/14, Osaka Prefecture

The Hirakata-juku Jazz Street is an initiative led by a citizens’ group and has grown to attract as many as 10,000 attendees. Marking the 70th anniversary of the city’s incorporation this year, under the slogan “Hirakata City: 70 Years of Dreams, Soaring Even Higher,” they are taking a flexible approach—without limiting themselves to jazz—to energize the city.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Sep 13–14, 2025
placeHirakata-shi, Osaka Prefecture / Hirakata-shi Station and nearby venues
Websitehttps://www.hira-jazz.com/
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Jazz Picnic in InagawaSat, Aug 2, Osaka Prefecture

The Jazz Picnic in Inagawa, a pioneering outdoor concert in the Kansai region, will be held again this year. This outdoor jazz festival has been running since 1989 and has featured numerous memorable performances. The venue is a special stage set up in the Inagawa Sports Park, where the lawn feels wonderful. At dusk, you can enjoy the perfect combination of jazz and the setting sun.

ScheduleSaturday, August 2, 2025
placeOsaka Prefecture, Ikeda City, Inagawa Sports Park / Special Venue
Websitehttp://www.azaleanet.or.jp/event254.html
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Osaka Big Band Jazz FestivalSat 6/21–Sun 6/22, Osaka Prefecture

The Osaka Big Band Jazz Festival was launched to energize Japan starting from Osaka by boosting the entertainment scene. There are various theories, but Osaka is said to be the birthplace of jazz in Japan, and many jazz musicians and bands from here have gone on to perform around the world. With high-caliber performers, the lineup offers not only orchestral performances and vocals but also engaging talk segments, making it well worth the trip to Osaka for a memorable time!

ScheduleJune 21 (Sat)–22 (Sun), 2025
placeOsaka-jō Hall (Osaka Castle Music Hall), Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttps://osaka.bigbandjazzfes.com/
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Kita-Shin Jazz LiveSun, 6/8, Hyogo Prefecture

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

Spring Jazz CruiseSun, 6/1, Hyogo Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, June 1, 2025
placeHyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, Kobe Harborland
Websitehttps://sjckobe.com/
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