Jazz Events throughout the City of Sapporo A Full Lineup of Free Concerts Too! July 2–August 31, 2014

The festival began in 2007 with the aim of turning Sapporo into a City of Jazz, and it has grown into one of the largest jazz festivals in the country. Concerts are held over a period of two months featuring both domestic and international artists. At the Sapporo Music Tent in Odori Park—capable of accommodating over 550 spectators—performances are held almost daily for about a month. The Park Jazz Live series held at hotels and public facilities are free. The North JAM Session, featuring top-line Japanese and foreign artists, is held at an open-air stage at Sapporo Art Park, where visitors can lie or sit on the grass as they listen to the swinging sounds.

Place Odori Park, Sapporo City Hall, Outdoor Stage of Sapporo Art Park

Telephone 011-592-4125 (Sapporo City Jazz Executive Committee)

Website http://www.sapporocityjazz.jp/