Shizuoka Festival Calendar [2025–2026]: A roundup of music festivals and outdoor events

A special time to immerse yourself in music at the foot of Mt. Fuji, embraced by the great outdoors. Breathe in the fresh air, feel the resonance of the earth, sharpen your senses, and surrender yourself to the sound. A powerful lineup of genre-defying artists will gather for live performances, and there are plenty of hands-on activities you can experience only here. Create irreplaceable memories with friends and family amid beautiful scenery. At this festival where you can enjoy music, food, and culture all at once, you’re sure to encounter new experiences and moments of inspiration!

During the eight days of Hamamatsu Jazz Week, nine jazz-related events are held. Among them, the YAMAHA Jazz Festival on the final day is renowned for its originality among Japan’s many jazz festivals. Under the theme “Unique Encounters Found Only Here,” a wide variety of stages have been presented over the years, and this year as well you can look forward to collaborations between promising up-and-coming musicians and seasoned veterans.

Asagiri JAM is a festival held around the time when Mount Fuji sees its first snowfall of the season and the beautiful “Red Fuji” can be seen at dusk. It pays respect to the magnificent mountain and to the lush green Asagiri Plateau nurtured by local dairy farmers, setting music on the path of the sun and moon so everyone can drink, dance, and play together. The name Asagiri JAM doesn’t refer to a jam band; it’s a title that signifies musicians from all genres gathering to enjoy the event together. Rather than partying with music all through the night, true to the name CAMP IN, everyone enjoys music while camping—that’s “It’s a Beautiful Day ~ Camp in Asagiri Jam.”