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.
- List of Jazz Festivals in the Kanto Region [2025]
- Eastern Japan Jazz Festivals [2025] List of JAZZ Streets
- Jazz Festivals in Western Japan [2025] List of JAZZ Streets
- List of Jazz Festivals in the Tokai Region [2025]
- List of Jazz Festivals in Kansai [2025]
- List of Jazz Festivals in Hokuriku and Koshin’etsu [2025]
- List of Jazz Festivals in Chugoku and Shikoku [2025]
- List of Free-Admission Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- List of Jazz Festivals in Kyushu and Okinawa [2025]
- List of Local Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- Tokyo Music Festivals [2025]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- Nagano Music Festivals [2025]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Overview
- Tokyo Jazz Festival | Music Festival & Events
Hokkaido
HAKODATE WINTER JAZZ FESTIVALSun, Jan 18 — Hokkaido
| Schedule | Sunday, January 18, 2026 |
| place | Hokkaido, Hakodate City, Hakodate City Art Hall |
| Website | https://www.hakobura.jp/events/208 |
Tokyo Metropolis
Sumida Street Jazz Festival in HikifuneSat, 11/22, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Saturday, November 22, 2025 |
| place | Tokyo Management and Information Sciences Professional University |
| Website | https://www.hikifunejazz.com/ |
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BONIN ISLAND JAZZThu, Nov 27 – Tue, Dec 2, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Thursday, November 27, 2025 – Tuesday, December 2, 2025 |
| place | Chichijima, Ogasawara Village, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.boninislandjazz.com/ |
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BONIN ISLNAD JAZZThu, Nov 27 – Tue, Dec 2, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Thursday, November 27, 2025 – Tuesday, December 2, 2025 |
| place | Ogasayama Park Festival Plaza, Ogasawara Village, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.boninislandjazz.com/ |
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Ochanomizu Cultural FestivalSun, 11/30, Tokyo Metropolis
A festival held under the concepts of “giving back to the town of our alma mater” and “revitalizing Ochanomizu.” Quite renowned jazz musicians also perform. It’s a fantastic festival where you can fully immerse yourself in the world of jazz, so it’s sure to be a hit!
| Schedule | Sunday, November 30, 2025 |
| place | 1-1 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo / Meiji University Surugadai Campus, Academy Hall |
| Website | http://www.jazzsai.com/index.html |
Millennial JAZZ TOKYOThu, Mar 19 — Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Thursday, March 19, 2026 |
| place | COTTON CLUB, Chiyoda City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://edojazz.jp/millennial-jazz/ |
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JAZZ ART SengawaThu 11/5 – Sun 11/8, Tokyo
Under the concept that seems to embody jazz—“Three Days of Communication: Music Nurtures the Power of Life”—this event spotlights cutting-edge performers, focusing on highly creative, avant-garde music and art performances. Centered at Sengawa Theater, it features numerous musicians active both in Japan and abroad, including many international artists. We present a one-of-a-kind lineup you can only experience here and now. Don’t just enjoy the music—come feel the jam session between people themselves.
| Schedule | Thu, Nov 5–Sun, Nov 8, 2026 |
| place | Sengawa Theater, Chofu City, Tokyo |
| Website | http://www.jazzartsengawa.net/ |
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