November Music Festivals [2025–2026]: A roundup of autumn festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events

In 2003, with the hope of “someday holding a citywide jazz event in Okazaki like the Kobe Jazz Street,” the precursor to the current executive committee, the Okazaki Jazz Fun Club, was established. After three years of preparation, the first Okazaki Jazz Street was held in 2006, and it has since become a staple autumn event. The festival features both free and paid venues, with nearly 300 musicians performing.

This event is held under the concept of a “soul-stirring musical experience.” A wide range of artists with profound spirituality perform across genres such as jazz, rock, world, techno, and electronic music. By encountering new cultures, mindsets, and sounds, you might just expand your own capacity!