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

This event has been held since 2007 as a continuation of a jazz event that ran for 30 years until 2003. It has grown larger each year, bringing together over 30 groups and more than 300 performers, and with an expected audience of 3,000, it’s said to be the largest ever. The venue, Madarao Kogen, is a ski resort set in great natural surroundings. It sounds like a day where you can feel truly refreshed.

An outdoor festival where you can rent out an entire campground and enjoy Manouche jazz from many angles! The campsite is lined with wagon-style cabins, creating an atmosphere that makes you feel as if the Roma people might actually live there—immerse yourself in the music!

The Ikebukuro Jazz Festival is accepting performer applications until the end of February. To apply, simply upload a performance video to YouTube and fill out the application form. Professionals, amateurs, all genders, and all ages are welcome, so why not apply and aim to perform? With 11 venues around Ikebukuro Station, the city is sure to be filled with music on the day of the event.