Nakasu Jazz, a fall tradition in Fukuoka, was held again this year on Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, September 15th! The live jazz performances by artists from Japan and abroad, set against the backdrop of Nakasu, Kyushu’s largest entertainment district, swept the city into a whirlwind of excitement.
What is Nakasu Jazz?
“Nakasu Jazz,” which began with the desire to restore the vitality of Nakasu, a town that was once full of activity, is the largest jazz festival in western Japan, celebrating its 16th year this year. It attracts more than 100,000 people every year and has become established as a major event that colors Hakata in the fall.
Enjoy a Variety of Jazz Genres on Eight Stages
This year, eight stages were set up in the Nakasukawabata area, and a wide range of music, from standard jazz to the latest jazz scene, was performed.
- LANDIC Presents KBC VIP Hall Stage: Special live performances by gorgeous artists!
- AVIS Budget Stage: Captivated audiences with powerful performances!
- Goodwork x Finelogitec Stage: Unique artists showcased passionate performances!
- General Asahi Stage: A stage where you can enjoy jazz in a relaxed atmosphere!
- Fukuya Stage: A stage provided by a long-established Hakata company!
- Yukizaki Stage: A stage where you can enjoy jazz in a sophisticated space!
- Jaguar Land Rover Fukuoka Stage: A stylish time with high-quality music!
- Canal City Hakata Sun Plaza Stage: A stage inside the shopping mall where you can easily enjoy jazz!
Artists Who Enhanced Nakasu Jazz 2024
Many artists from Japan and abroad performed over two days, enlivening the venue.
Famous Artists:
- JINO x Masa Kohama x TOKU x Kenny
- CHEMISTRY
- Takehisa Sato & Hiroko Moriguchi
- Chieko Mizutani
Notable Young Artists:
- Karin.
- Anna
- BUTCH
- SACH
- TOM-G
Local Artists:
- Hakata Elementary School Brass Band Club
- Kenjiro Fukamachi
The Charm of Nakasu Jazz
- Free: All stages can be enjoyed for free.
- Diverse Genres: You can enjoy various genres of music, from standard jazz to the latest jazz scene.
- The Entire City is the Venue: The entire town of Nakasu becomes the venue, and you can listen to jazz while enjoying a walk around the city.
- Food: There are many delicious restaurants in Nakasu. It is also recommended to enjoy a meal while listening to jazz.
Conclusion
Nakasu Jazz is an event that can be enjoyed not only by jazz fans but by anyone who loves music. Why not come and immerse yourself in the excitement of jazz in the town of Nakasu next year?