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List of Jazz Festivals and Jazz Streets Nationwide [2025–2026]

From songs with light, breezy melodies and tempos to pieces that overwhelm you with blazing performance techniques, the appeal of jazz is truly profound.

Here, we introduce a nationwide list of jazz festivals and JAZZ street events.

If you’re new to jazz, why not start by checking out an event being held near you?

We hope you find this helpful.

Past events

Bayside Jazz ChibaChiba Prefecture, Sat 9/27–Sun 9/28

Jazz Cruising, where you can enjoy a live jazz performance and a cruise at the same time, the four-day Jazz Week featuring live shows by both professional and amateur jazz musicians leading up to the main Jazz Street event, and then the main Jazz Street itself! It’s the ultimate event where professional performers play right near you at cafes and bars!

ScheduleSaturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025
placeChiba Prefecture Chiba City Cultural Center Art Hall
Websitehttp://www.f-cp.jp/bsj/index.html
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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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Edo JazzFri, 9/26, Tokyo Metropolis

ScheduleFriday, September 26, 2025
placeKanze Noh Theater, Chuo City, Tokyo
Websitehttps://edojazz.jp/
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Nerima Jazz FestivalSat 9/20 – Sun 9/21, Tokyo

Nerima JAZZ Festival. At this festival, multiple stages are set up within Hikarigaoka Park, the venue, and about 40 bands perform in total. We hope you’ll go home feeling not only the music but also the charm of Nerima. True to its slogan, “Anything goes as long as it’s the best,” the festival features an exceptionally diverse lineup of outstanding artists.

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, September 20–21, 2025
placeNear the Sun Rest Pavilion at the Lawn Plaza, Hikarigaoka Park, Nerima City, Tokyo
Websitehttp://nerijazz.com
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NAKASU JAZZSep 13 (Sat) – 14 (Sun), Fukuoka Prefecture

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.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Sep 13–14, 2025
placeNakasu, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka Prefecture
Websitehttp://nakasujazz.net/
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UMK SEAGAIA JamNightSat, Sep 13 - Miyazaki Prefecture

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.

ScheduleSaturday, September 13, 2025
placeMiyazaki Prefecture, Miyazaki City, Seagaia Square 1
Websitehttps://www.umk.co.jp/jamnight/
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