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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

Sagamiono Monje FestivalSat 8/30 – Sun 8/31, Kanagawa Prefecture

The Sagami-Ono Monje Festival was named after the French word “Mangez,” meaning “to eat.” It’s a cut above ordinary food stalls, as renowned local restaurants from Sagami-Ono come together to showcase their culinary pride and let visitors savor the flavors of exceptional establishments. The main stage—planned and run by these restaurants—also features programs by professional musicians that anyone can enjoy for free, making it a highly entertaining event.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Aug 30–31, 2025
placeSagami-Ono Central Park, Kanagawa Prefecture
Websitehttp://mangez.jp
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STREET JAZZ SHIZUOKAFri 8/29–Sat 8/30, Shizuoka Prefecture

Street Jazz is swinging big again this year! At STREET JAZZ SHIZUOKA, the jazz festival held in Aoba Park, you can enjoy high-quality performances by a variety of veteran jazz artists. There will also be many food stalls at the venue. Plus, this time we’re taking over the intersection in front of Shidax on Koganecho, so you can enjoy live jazz right in the heart of the city.

ScheduleFri, Aug 29–Sat, Aug 30, 2025
placeAoba Park, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Websitehttp://streetjazz-shizuoka.com
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Yatsugatake Jazz FestivalSun, Aug 24 – Yamanashi Prefecture

The Yatsugatake Jazz Festival, commonly known as Yatujazz, is held at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture. A number of renowned jazz artists take the stage one after another for dynamic sessions. It promises to be a full day of authentic jazz. The venue, Kobuchizawa Wellness Garden, features stylish Western-style architecture.

ScheduleSunday, August 24, 2025
placeYamanashi Prefecture, Hokuto City, Megami no Mori Wellness Garden
Websitehttp://yatsugatake-jazz.com/

Kasugabe Yumoto Onsen JAZZ × Furo SessionSat, Aug 23, Saitama Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, August 23, 2025
placeKasukabe Yumoto Onsen, Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture
Websitehttps://kasukabeonsen.com/2025/07/11/8%e6%9c%8823%e6%97%a5%ef%bc%88%e5%9c%9f%ef%bc%89%e6%9c%ac%e7%95%aa%e3%83%8b%e3%83%a5%e3%83%bc%e3%82%aa%e3%83%aa%e3%83%b3%e3%82%ba%e3%81%aejazz%e3%83%a9%e3%82%a4%e3%83%96%e3%82%92%e9%96%8b%e5%82%ac/
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Atsugi Jazz NightThu 8/21–Fri 8/22, Kanagawa Prefecture

ScheduleThursday–Friday, August 21–22, 2025
placeAtsugi Park, Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.city.atsugi.kanagawa.jp/soshiki/shogyonigiwaika/2/24557.html

Shima Dream Jazz in SadoThu, Aug 14 – Niigata Prefecture

ScheduleThursday, August 14, 2025
place354 Ryotsu-minato, Sado-shi, Niigata, Japan
Websitehttps://www.shimayume.jp/
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GRANSHIP Big Band Jazz FestivalSun, Aug 10 — Shizuoka Prefecture

This is a jazz festival held at Granship, the convention center in Shizuoka Prefecture! Large big bands from across the prefecture will gather in force, filling the hall with colorful sounds. There’s hardly any other event where you can enjoy so much tightly coordinated, powerful jazz in a single day. On the day of the event, there will also be a corner where you can try out instruments used in jazz, making it a fun outing for families as well.

ScheduleSun, Aug 10, 2025
placeGranship, Large Hall - Umi, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.granship.or.jp/visitors/event/detail.php?id=3442