Yoyogi Park Jazz Festival 2026: A Free Open-Air Concert in Central Tokyo

A newly announced, easy-access cultural stop with five short jazz sets performed outdoors on the Central Lawn of Yoyogi Park.

Date and time

November 3, 2026, 11:00–15:00. Five 30-minute sets begin at 11:10, 12:00, 12:50, 13:40 and 14:30. The event will be cancelled in severe weather.

Location

Central Lawn, Yoyogi Park, Shibuya. Harajuku, Meiji-jingumae (Harajuku) and Yoyogi-koen stations are each about a 3-minute walk from a park entrance, followed by a walk inside the park.

Highlights

The lineup features the Eri Yazaki Trio and Yusuke Shima’s “Meikyoku wo Fuku” Duo, with jazz standards, original music and familiar film themes. A small photo display traces the history of Yoyogi Park.

Booking and admission

Free admission and no advance reservation. Bring a picnic sheet for the grass, and check the official park notice or official X account if the weather is uncertain.

How it fits a Tokyo itinerary

A practical cultural pause between Meiji Jingu, Harajuku and Omotesando. The short sets make it easy to drop in without committing a full day.

Last verified

August 14, 2026.

Official sources

Event announcement: https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/yoyogi/news/2026/jazz_festival_in_yoyogi_park_2024_11_4_2.html Yoyogi Park access: https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/yoyogi/index.html