Sapporo City Jazz began in 2007 as an urban jazz festival and celebrates its 19th edition this year.
Since 2018, the main live venue has shifted from the Music Tent in Odori Park (2-chome) to the Sapporo Cultural Arts Theater hitaru. Various events are held throughout the year at venues like Sapporo Art Park and other locations across the city.
In 2025, the festival will run from July 19 to November 24.
In July, our Park Jazz Live event will take place at Sapporo Art Park and 10 or more locations throughout the city. Around 200 professional and amateur bands, totaling about 1,200 performers, will participate, bringing jazz to Sapporo's summer. We will also be holding the Park Jazz Live Contest. Enjoy passionate performances as bands compete for the opportunity to perform at overseas jazz festivals.
In November, the original Theater Jazz Live by City Jazz will be held over five days on the stage of the Sapporo Cultural Arts Theater hitaru. Events like the accessible Universal Jazz Live with commentary and the Jazz Library for enjoying jazz through books will take place at the Sapporo Community Plaza.
Throughout the year, various jazz programs are conducted, including collaborations with companies and organizations, and initiatives for nurturing the next generation through jazz. Citizen volunteers known as "Jazz Savers" support the operation Sapporo City Jazz.
We invite you to experience the sound of the city and join us in making 2025 another unforgettable year of Jazz.