Turning Sapporo into a City of Jazz! Two Days of Music Echoing Through the Streets!

Enjoy a variety of musical styles performed by musicians from across Japan at venues throughout the city, starting with the open-air Odori Park.

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Dates

July 19 (Sat) & 20 (Sun), 2025

Time

11:00 AM – 8:15 PM (scheduled)　
*Times vary by venue.

Venues

Odori Park, 2-chome
Sapporo Community Plaza, 3F Creative Studio
Sapporo Ekimae-dori Underground Walkway (Chi-Ka-Ho), Kita 3-jo Intersection Plaza [West]
STV Hall
New Otani Inn Sapporo, B1 Bar Oak Room
Hokkaido Jingu Tongu Shrine
Former Takeshiro Nagayama Residence
Hoheikan, 2F Grand Hall
and other special venues throughout the city

Admission

Free *Some venues require ordering something from the menu.

For Visitors

· There is no dedicated parking for Park Jazz Live venues. Please use public transportation or a nearby paid parking facility.
· Please refrain from bringing food or drinks into venues that include restaurants or bars.
· Seating is limited. Entry may not be possible for some venues when they reach capacity.

Supported By

Agency for Cultural Affairs’ Subsidy for the Promotion of Culture and the Arts
Projects to Promote the Enhancement of Functions of Theaters and Music Halls (Projects to Revitalize Core Regional Theaters and Music Halls)

Japan Arts Council

　

Venues

1Odori Park, 2-chome

The largest and main outdoor stage. Expect performances by large ensembles, past Park Jazz Live contest winners, skilled bands, and kids’ groups. Food trucks, beer, and official Sapporo City Jazz goods will also be available for sale. Grab something and make the most of the live shows!

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Address: Odori Park, 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

2Sapporo Community Plaza, 3F Creative Studio

On the third floor of the Sapporo Community Plaza (home to hitaru, a cultural arts theater), enjoy dynamic performances primarily by big bands.

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Address: Kita 1-jo Nishi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

3Sapporo Ekimae-dori Underground Walkway (Chi-Ka-Ho), Kita 3-jo Intersection Plaza [West]

Chi-Ka-Ho is a 520-meter underground space connecting Sapporo Station and Odori Station on the Namboku line, offering a variety of attractions and events. The Kita 3-jo Intersection Plaza is a familiar venue from Sound Square events.

At this venue during Park Jazz Live, solo musicians and unique bands playing acoustic and world music will take the stage. The venue is also collaborating with students from Hokkaido University of Education (Iwamizawa Campus), aiming to create an inclusive space for all.

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Address: Inside the Sapporo Ekimae Underground Walkway, Kita 3-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

4Moyuk Sapporo

In front of the first-floor entrance of Moyuk Sapporo, a new landmark that opened two years ago and lights the way to the city’s future, hear the people of Sapporo perform and resonate their music through this open-air space. Be sure to enjoy the festivities alongside your shopping.

Moyuk Sapporo website: https://moyuk.jp/

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Address: Minami 2-jo Nishi 3-chome 20, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

5STV Hall

A hall usually used for TV and radio recordings is set to transform into a Park Jazz Live stage. Colorful stage lighting adds to the excitement. Expect fusion music and performances from medium-sized bands.

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Address: Kita 1-jo Nishi 8-chome 1-1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

6New Otani Inn Sapporo, B1 Bar Oak Room

A hidden bar tucked away in the hotel. Relax with a drink and enjoy mellow jazz around the striking piano counter.

*An order of at least one drink is required at this venue.

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Address: Kita 2-jo Nishi 1-chome 1-1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

7Former Takeshiro Nagayama Residence

This registered tangible cultural property of Hokkaido is a charming blend of Japanese and Western architecture.

The adjoining café Nagayama Rest serves nostalgic Western-style meals and seasonal parfaits.

This is the only venue you can enjoy live music while sitting on tatami. Take your time and enjoy mainly acoustic performances.

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Address: Kita 2-jo Higashi 6-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

8Hokkaido Jingu Tongu Shrine

Known affectionately as “Tongu-san” by locals, Hokkaido Jingu Tongu Shrine will host performances next to the main hall in the Kagura hall, featuring accoustic performances, standard jazz, pop, rock, and more.

Make sure to visit the local market hosted by the shrine. Enjoy both the music and the lively atmosphere.

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Address: Minami 1-jo Higashi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

9Hoheikan, 2F Grand Hall

Hoheikan is the only hotel ever built by the Meiji government. It opened in 1881 during Emperor Meiji’s visit to Sapporo and Hokkaido. Constructed using traditional Japanese techniques, it is a representative example of early Meiji-era Western-style wooden architecture and is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property. Originally built near Odori Park 1-chome, it was relocated to its current location in Nakajima Park in 1958. Long beloved as a wedding venue, it reopened in June 2016 as a cultural exchange facility following restoration work.

For Park Jazz Live, enjoy a relaxing evening of jazz in the second-floor hall with a grand piano.

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Address: Nakajima-koen 1-20, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

10JAMUSICA

JAMUSICA, a live dining venue where hot players from within and outside Hokkaido perform daily, joins as a Park Jazz Live venue! Just a 1-minute walk from the Nishi 28-chome Subway Station. First-time jazz bar visitors are more than welcome to stop by!

Venue website: https://www.jamusica.jp/

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Address: Kita 4-jo Nishi 28-chome 1-16, La Weiss Bldg. B1F, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

11Daruma Hall

A collaboration with Hiragishi Jazz, held monthly at Hiragishi Daruma Hall!

This unique venue, originally a local taxi garage from 60 years ago, has been remodeled into a venue with old-school charm and modern flair. Enjoy the performances with drinks and delicious food.

Hiragishi Jazz website: https://daruma-hiragishi.jp/hiragishijazz/

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Address: Hiragishi 2-jo 4-chome 5-19, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo

12Sapporo Kita 3-jo Plaza “Aka-Pla”

*In partnership with the HBC Akarenga Premium Fest

A partnered venue with the HBC Akarenga Premium Fest

On Sunday the 20th, the plaza transforms into a Park Jazz Live venue, filled with the sounds of Jazz and fusion. ♪

For event details, visit: https://www.hbc.co.jp/tv/apf/

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Address: Kita 3-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo