2026 Global Celebrations

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City: Tottori Cit

Organizer(s): Tottori Jazz Executive Committee

2026Chris Collins & The Detroit Jazz Festival All-Stars Generations Band in Music &Spirit…John Coltrane

In-Person
05/01
18:00
The 2026 Detroit Jazz Festival All-Star Generations Band is comprised of leading Detroit Jazz Festival artists from varied generations and backgrounds. This iteration of the All-Stars
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City: Fukuchiyama

Organizer(s): North Kansai JAZZ Street

9th North Kansai JAZZ Street

In-Person
04/29
12:00
The 9th North Kansai JAZZ Street Event Details • Date & Time: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (Public Holiday) | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM • Venue: Fukuchiyama Sun Hotel, Ohgi Hall
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City: Takamatsu City

Organizer(s): Music Blue Takamatsu Executive Committee

A Tribute To Chet Baker

In-Person
04/30
19:30
This will be an evening where HIRO KAWASHIMA, who has inherited the spirit of Chet Baker, and other wonderful musicians from Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, will share the charm of standard songs and ...
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City: 舞鶴市 Maizuru City

Organizer(s): 赤れんがJazzサポーターズ Red Brick Jazz Supporters

Azalea Jazz Party2026

In-Person
04/26
14:00
国際ジャズ・デーに合わせて開催してきたAzalea JazzFEST. が、3年ぶりに“Azalea Jazz Party” として新装開催！ 舞鶴出身で関西を中心に活躍する田中愛子と森本ひろみを迎え、地元ジャズメンたちとLet’s Party!! 出演 ●田中愛子＆森本ひろみ　田中愛子(vo)　森本ひろみ(p) ●Jin-Q...
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City: Hakata ku

Organizer(s): International Jazz Day in Fukuoka School Of Music

Beyond The Silkroad

Online
05/02
Japan × Mongolia × Brazil Beyond The Silkroad From the ancient spirit of the Silk Road to the vibrant energy of today’s youth, Fukuoka becomes a powerful meeting point of cultures, t...
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City: Chuouku

Organizer(s): Beyond The Silkroad

Beyond The Silkroad from JAPAN

In-Person
04/30
Dialogue Between Jazz and Noh and Classic Beyond The Silkroad is a globally inspired classical fusion trio led by pianist Hiroko Mina. The ensemble brings together piano (Hiroko Mina), p...
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City: Higashiomi-shi

Organizer(s): Biwako Jazz Higashi-Omi Executive Committee

BIWAKO JAZZ HIGASHI-OMI 2026

In-Person
04/26
11:00
It is the biggest jazz festival in Shiga Prefecture. City halls, shops, parks, plazas, etc. will be the stage only for that day. 40 stages in 2 days.(2026-04-25 and 2026-04-26)...
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City: Minato-ku

Organizer(s): Blue Note Japan

Celebrate “International Jazz Day” with BLUE NOTE TOKYO ALL-STAR JAZZ ORCHESTRA

In-Person
04/30
18:00
The Blue Note Tokyo All-Star Jazz Orchestra stands as one of Japan’s premier big bands, emerging from the iconic Blue Note Tokyo in Minami-Aoyama—widely regarded as one of the world’s leading ja...
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City: Chiyoda-ku

Organizer(s): COTTON CLUB JAPAN.inc

Celebrate “International Jazz Day” with MARTHA KATO – Ventus Traveling the World with Jazz

In-Person
04/30
18:00
In celebration of International Jazz Day on April 30, established by UNESCO, New York–based pianist and composer-arranger MARTHA KATO brings her big band to the Cotton Club. Widely recognized o...
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City: Shibuya-ku

Organizer(s): BLUE NOTE PLACE

Celebrate “International Jazz Day” with TADATAKA UNNO TRIO

In-Person
04/30
18:45
To celebrate International Jazz Day, jazz pianist Tadataka Unno returns to BLUE NOTE PLACE with his trio. He'll be joined by Koji Yasuda on bass and Daiki Kitazawa on drums, for a harmonious pe...
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City: Tottori City

Organizer(s): Tottori Jazz Executive Committee

Detroit Jazz Festival All-Stars Generations Band Jazz Work Shop

In-Person
04/30
18:00
Tottori Jazz has been conducting exchange programs with the Detroit Jazz Festival since 2019. This year, the Detroit Jazz Festival All-Stars Generations Band will visit Japan to hold jazz ...
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City: 市中区

Hiroshima Jazz Live & Session

In-Person
Online
04/25
19:30
Celebrate International Jazz Day with an intimate evening at Pianobar Shitamoto Hiroshima. The night kicks off with an evocative first set by the Shitamoto (piano) & Southerton (bass) duo, f...
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City: Kanazawa

Organizer(s): UNESCO International Jazz Day in Kanazawa Organizing Committee

International Jazz Day in KANAZAWA 2026

In-Person
05/04
11:00
Kanazawa City has been working in close public–private partnership to establish itself as a “City of Jazz,” through initiatives such as the and the development of jazz talent among junior high ...
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City: Iwakuni City

Organizer(s): Iwakuni Jazz Street

Iwakuni Jazz Street 2026

In-Person
04/26
05:00
Iwakuni Jazz Street is a music event open for public where locals and guests can enjoy Jazz live performances and can experience live music at the downtown area, like in restaurants, cafe and li...
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City: Tottori City

Organizer(s): Tottori Jazz Executive Committee

Jazz × Art Exhibition and Open Call Exhibition

In-Person
04/28
11:00
An exhibition of jazz-themed works by world-renowned iron sculptor Koichiro Tokumochi and others. This year, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the births of Miles Davis and John Colt...
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City: Chiyoda-ku

Organizer(s): Jazz Auditoria Committee

JAZZ AUDITORIA 2026 in WATERRAS

In-Person
04/24
18:00
Jazz Auditoria offers a place to all music lovers to enjoy live music with family and friends and to experience global cultures through Jazz music — more friendly and casually. To make the idea ...
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City: tottori

Organizer(s): Tottori Jazz Executive Committee

Machinaka Jazz Pre-Festival Session

In-Person
04/28
20:00
On the eve of the “Tottori Machinaka JAZZ” festival taking place on April 29, musicians from across the prefecture and beyond will gather for a lively jam session. @After Hours https://a...
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City: Chuo-ku

Momo World💕

In-Person
05/13
19:30
Join us for a special evening featuring the original music of Momo Matsubara. Guided by the motto, “Always keep a flower in your heart 🌸,” this performance is dedicated to creating a time of lov...
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City: Kamigyo ward Kyoto

Organizer(s): Kyoto Music Channel

Music Is Magic 2026 〜レコードの魅力｜for International Jazz Day

In-Person
04/29
14:30
KMC's annual event! This year, we're once again welcoming record guide Masahiro Minowa to introduce the sounds and charm of jazz heard on vinyl. And in 2026, we'll have a special liv...
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City: Yokohama

Organizer(s): Downbeat Jazz Kissa

One Jazz Radio live at DownBeat Jazz Kissa: Nick Luscombe & James Hussein Catchpole

In-Person
04/29
16:00
Veteran broadcasters Nick Luscombe (BBC Late Junction, MSCTY, Sounds Of The City) and James Hussein Catchpole (OK Jazz Podcast, Ekaya) will be at the historic DownBeat jazz kissa in Yokohama for...
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City: Takamatsu City

Organizer(s): Music Blue Takamatsu Executive Committee

TAKAMATSU MUSIC BLUE FESTIVAL

In-Person
05/05
14:00
This large-scale outdoor music festival in Takamatsu began as a fundraising effort for the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Over the years, it has invited renowned Japanese jazz musicians, incl...
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City: Takamatsu City

Organizer(s): Music Blue Takamatsu Executive Committee

TAKAMATSU MUSIC BLUE FESTIVAL

In-Person
05/05
14:00
This large-scale outdoor music festival in Takamatsu began as a fundraising effort for the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Over the years, it has invited renowned Japanese jazz musicians, incl...
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City: Takatsuki

Organizer(s): Takatsuki Jazz Street Organizing Committee

Takatsuki Jazz Street 2026

In-Person
05/03
10:00
Being held for the 28th time, Takatsuki Jazz Street is Japan’s largest free admission music festival. This year, it will take place at more than 55 venues ranging from the state-of-the-art 1500-...
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City: Takatsuki

Organizer(s): Takatsuki Jazz Street Organizing Committee

Takatsuki Jazz Street 2026

In-Person
05/04
10:00
Being held for the 28th time, Takatsuki Jazz Street is Japan’s largest free admission music festival. This year, it will take place at more than 55 venues ranging from the state-of-the-art 1500-...
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City: Ashiya

Organizer(s): Ashiya Jazz Festival

The 10th Anniversary Special! Ashiya Jazz Festival 2026

In-Person
05/05
11:00
Ashiya Jazz Festival – 10th Anniversary In 2026, the Ashiya Jazz Festival proudly celebrates its 10th Anniversary — a decade of music, community, and shared rhythm. What began as a...
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City: Meguro-ku

Then and Now

In-Person
Online
04/12
12:30
A captivating live piano and vocal duo performance featuring original jazz compositions that celebrate an independent way of life. The music explores the journey of living as a woman, breaking a...
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City: tottori

Organizer(s): Tottori Jazz Executive Committee

Tottori Machinaka Jazz

In-Person
04/29
11:00
Musicians from across the prefecture and beyond will gather to perform lively sets at four venues in downtown Tottori City, bringing energy to the streets. 1. Tottori City Hall, 1st Floor
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City: tottori

Organizer(s): Tottori Jazz Executive Committee

Tottori Machinaka Jazz Pre-Festival Session

In-Person
04/29
19:30
Musicians from all over Japan who participated in “Tottori Machinaka Jazz” will perform an energetic session. The Detroit Jazz All-Stars will also be joining the lineup!
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