Written by Aarohi Narain
Music spills out onto the streets at the Sumida Street Jazz Festival.
What happens?
Turning Ryōgoku, Kinshichō, and Oshiage into one giant block party, the Sumida Street Jazz Festival is a celebration of music and community spirit.
Don’t let the name fool you: it’s not just jazz. One minute you’ll catch a tight funk groove, the next it’s J-pop or a brass band rattling the pavement. Parks, plazas, and shopping streets all become fair game.
There will also be craft beer and food vendors serving wild game and more.
Lineup 2025
This year’s headliners include Ryoma Quartet, Dream Session for the Future, and Ataru Nakamura.
Check out the complete list of artists here.
Specific updates are also posted on the official Instagram.
How to get there
The event is concentrated around the following train stations: Ryōgoku, Kinshichō, and Oshiage.
From Shinjuku Station, hop on the Chūō-Sōbu Line headed for Chiba and ride for about 22 minutes or 25 minutes to get to Ryōgoku or Kinshichō Station, respectively. Oshiage Station is a 16-minute walk or a 2-minute ride aboard the Hanzōmon Line from Kinshichō Station.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.