List of Jazz Festivals in Kyushu and Okinawa [2025–2026]

Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC and in charge of music festivals. When I attended my first music festival as a freshman in college, I was captivated by its charm—“I can’t believe there’s a place this free and this fun.” I share information about wonderful music festivals every day to help grow the community of festival fans.

This time, we’re giving you a full rundown of jazz festivals in the Kyushu and Okinawa regions.

Kyushu’s music scene—centered around Fukuoka—has always been vibrant, producing many famous musicians.

Maybe the warm climate has something to do with it, too.

By the way, Tamori, who’s well-known as a jazz enthusiast, is from Fukuoka.

It’s a roundup you’ll definitely want to read through to the end!

Past events

NAKASU JAZZSep 13 (Sat) – 14 (Sun), Fukuoka Prefecture

nakasujazz.net

Nakasu is the large entertainment district in Hakata, Kyushu. Nakasu Jazz was launched to make this already bustling area even more vibrant. The event is committed to offering high-quality jazz performances free of charge, and it has continued thanks to the support of many jazz fans.

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Sep 13–14, 2025
place	Nakasu, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka Prefecture
Website	http://nakasujazz.net/
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UMK SEAGAIA JamNightSat, Sep 13 - Miyazaki Prefecture

http://www.umk.co.jp

Since 1977, this has been a long-running event. It takes place at Seagaia. It’s divided into Jazz Night and Juke Night: Jazz Night features seasoned veterans, while Juke Night brings together trending bands and artists, drawing a lively crowd of all ages.

Schedule	Saturday, September 13, 2025
place	Miyazaki Prefecture, Miyazaki City, Seagaia Square 1
Website	https://www.umk.co.jp/jamnight/
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