A summer of diverse jazz resonating on Nango’s open-air stage
Nango Summer Jazz Festival
The 2026 edition of Nango Summer Jazz Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/07/25Ended
- Season / frequency
- Late July / Every year
- Location
- Cuckoo Forest Echo Land Outdoor Stage
- Area
- Aomori Prefecture・Hachinohe City(From Tokyo: approx. 3 h–3 h 30 min · bullet train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Open to public participation / spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- General advance ticket: 7,500 yen; on the day: 8,500 yen; pair advance ticket: 14,000 yen; free for high school students and younger. The eve-of-festival event costs 1,000 yen, but is free for those who show an advance ticket or are in high school or younger.
- Age restrictions
- Free for high school students and younger. High school students must show their student ID.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
Nango Summer Jazz Festival is an outdoor jazz festival held in the Nango area of Hachinohe. It began in 1990 and has featured artists from Japan and abroad as well as local jazz bands. Enjoy a varied program of music on an open-air stage in Nango in summer.
About Nango Summer Jazz Festival
Nango Summer Jazz Festival is an outdoor jazz festival held in the Nango area of Hachinohe.
It began in 1990 and is now featured as a summer tradition in Nango.
Alongside leading artists from Japan and abroad, local junior high school jazz bands and other local music groups also perform.
The event has helped share Nango’s local culture widely through music.
Source: 南郷サマージャズフェスティバル／八戸市 / 南郷サマージャズフェスティバル | VISIT HACHINOHE | VISITはちのへ観光物産サイト
Festival highlights
In 2026, the performers included Chihiro Yamanaka Trio, bohemianvoodoo, TOKU & HIMI featuring Yosuke Onuma, and GENTLE FOREST JAZZ BAND.
The opening performances were by the Hachinohe Municipal Nakazawa Junior High School Jazz Band and Swing Berry Jazz Orchestra.
A distinguishing feature is the variety of ensembles, including performances by a 21-member big band and a special unit formed for the Nango Festival.
Source: 南郷サマージャズフェスティバル2026（終了しました）／八戸市
A summer of diverse jazz resonating on Nango’s open-air stage
What to expect
After the gates open, the main festival begins with an opening performance by local jazz bands, followed by a program of performances divided into several sets.
In 2026, the performers included Chihiro Yamanaka Trio, bohemianvoodoo, TOKU & HIMI featuring Yosuke Onuma, and GENTLE FOREST JAZZ BAND.
The day before, “Nango Children’s Jazz 2026” is held, featuring performances by music groups that include children.
A food stall village is also set up at the venue, where you can enjoy local specialties and food and drink.
How to take part
General visitors can buy a ticket to attend the main festival.
Admission is free for high school students and younger. High school students must show their student ID.
To participate as a performer, you need to apply through a specific performer or volunteer recruitment opportunity.
Admission to the main festival is with an advance or same-day ticket.
Advance tickets are sold at outlets in the prefecture and at Lawson, Ministop, 7-Eleven, and FamilyMart locations nationwide. For convenience store purchases, the listed codes are L code 23172 and P code 320-379.
Tickets for the eve-of-festival event are sold at the venue on the day. Admission is free for those who show an advance ticket or are in high school or younger.
Location and access
- Venue and address
カッコーの森エコーランド野外ステージ／青森県八戸市南郷大字中野字高村地内（案内住所：青森県八戸市南郷中野高村5-5）
- Train and bus
About 40 minutes by free shuttle bus from the west exit of Hachinohe Station.
Free shuttle buses also run from central Hachinohe.
Take a Nanbu Bus bound for “F111 Ichinosawa” or “F116 Karumai,” and get off at “Nango Jimusho-mae” or “Roadside Station Nango.”
- By car
About 3 minutes from Nango IC on the Hachinohe Expressway, and about 30 minutes from central Hachinohe.
Follow directions toward “Roadside Station Nango.”
- Parking
Free parking for visitors is available near the venue.
The parking lot at “Roadside Station Nango” is reserved for its users and cannot be used by event attendees.
Source: 南郷サマージャズフェスティバル 会場までのアクセス／八戸市
Address 5-5 Nango-Nakano-Takamura, Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
The 2026 main festival was held on July 25 (Saturday). The gates opened at 12:30 p.m. and performances began at 3:30 p.m.
The eve-of-festival event, “Nango Children’s Jazz 2026,” was held on July 24 (Friday), with doors opening at 6:45 p.m. and performances starting at 7 p.m.
The main festival was announced as going ahead rain or shine, and the 2026 program has ended.
Accommodation and hotels PR
Showing nearby accommodation.
Prices and availability are current at the time of retrieval. For multi-night stays, only the first night’s price is shown. Confirm the final price and directions to the venue with the booking provider. Select your dates again when using the area search link. Search area: within 3 km of Central Aomori Prefecture / Hachinohe City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
The venue is an open-air stage with no roof, so bring a hat and drinks and take precautions against the heat.
Umbrellas cannot be used in rainy weather, so bring a raincoat or poncho.
Seating is unreserved, but unattended seat-saving before the gates open, bringing your own chairs, bringing pets, and photography, audio recording, or video recording inside the venue are prohibited.
Smoking is prohibited throughout the venue and Cuckoo Forest Echo Land.
Nearby attractions
Nearby spots associated with the venue include Roadside Station Nango, Jazz no Yakata Nango, and Hachinohe City Nango Cultural Hall.
Roadside Station Nango is also indicated as a landmark for reaching the venue.
A press announcement of the 2026 performers and a jazz gathering were held at Jazz no Yakata Nango.
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青森県八戸市にある文化観光交流施設
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青森県八戸市根城にある博物館
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青森県八戸市にある埋蔵文化財センター
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青森県八戸市にある科学館
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青森県八戸市にある公立美術館
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青森県八戸市にある神社
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青森県八戸市の長者山山上にある神社
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東北地方の三陸沿岸を区域とする国立公園
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Photo source ·Origins and History of Nango Summer Jazz Festival
Nango Summer Jazz Festival began in 1990 to promote the local area of Nango Village, as it was known at the time.
The first event was held at the Nango Village Citizens’ General Gymnasium as the “1st Autumn Jazz Festival in Nango ’90.”
The following year, the event moved to the adjacent outdoor stage at Cuckoo Forest Echo Land and took on its current name.
The festival was canceled from 2020 to 2022 to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Source: 南郷サマージャズフェスティバル - Wikipedia
Official information
Check the Hachinohe City Nango Summer Jazz Festival 2026 information for official details.
The event overview, performers, timetable, tickets, access information, and visitor guidelines are provided.
The official page also links to the Nango Jazz Festival blog and its accounts on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Nango Summer Jazz Festival at a Glance
Nango Summer Jazz Festival is an outdoor jazz festival held in the Nango area of Hachinohe, where it has continued since 1990.
In 2026, the main festival was held on July 25, with the eve-of-festival event on July 24. The program featured a variety of professional performances and local jazz bands.
The venue was Cuckoo Forest Echo Land Outdoor Stage, with free shuttle buses and free parking provided.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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