Key Facts
• The Jozenji Street Jazz Festival 2025 will be held on September 13-14.
• Approximately 700 groups will perform, nearing pre-pandemic 2019 levels.
• The festival began in 1991 with 25 groups and 150 participants.
• Last year, 635 groups and 4,375 performers attracted 700,000 attendees.
• The 2025 theme is “OmniTune – Music Dances, the City Sings.”
• Performances span genres like jazz, gospel, pop, rock, classical, and more.
• 41 stages will be set up across central Sendai, including new venues.
• Highlights include performances at Aoba Castle Ruins and a “moving stage” on city buses.
• The festival runs from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM on both days.
• The event is citizen-driven, supported by volunteers and crowdfunding.
Summary
The Jozenji Street Jazz Festival 2025 will transform Sendai into a vibrant hub of music on September 13-14. Featuring 700 groups across 41 stages, the event approaches pre-pandemic scale, with performances spanning diverse genres. Highlights include new venues like the Aoba Castle Ruins and a unique “moving stage” on city buses. Citizen-driven and supported by crowdfunding, the festival embodies community spirit and musical diversity. Running from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, it promises to revitalize Sendai with music and hope.
