Jazz from Yokohama! JR Yokohama Station Transforms into a Stage for a 2-Week Jazz LIVE Event
JR Yokohama Station will host live jazz performances over two weeks in May 2026, featuring local musicians and a Suica-based digital lottery.
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YOKOHAMA Station City Executive Committee (Chairman: Seiichi Yano, Executive Officer and Yokohama Branch Manager of East Japan Railway Company) will hold a series of Jazz LIVE events over two weeks: May 15 (Fri) and May 22 (Fri) to 24 (Sun).
Since Yokohama has historically been an entry point for Western culture, music, particularly jazz, has been deeply integrated into the city's identity. Today, it hosts various festivals such as the 'YOKOHAMA JAZZ PROMENADE.' For this event, professional and amateur musicians active in Yokohama will be invited to create musical stages unique to the 'Jazz City Yokohama.'
Additionally, YOKOHAMA Station City will hold a 'Suica Touch Lottery' where participants can win coupons for nearby facilities simply by touching their Suica cards to a reader. (Details will be announced on the official YOKOHAMA Station City website later).
■ 'YOKOHAMA Ekinaka Jazz LIVE Vol. 8'
Dates: May 15, 2026 (Fri) - 2 performances (17:30 / 18:30)
Location: 'SOUTH COURT' inside JR Yokohama Station (Central South/South Gates)
Content: Live performances by amateur jazz bands active in Yokohama.
Performers: Kuishinbones (1st session), Baysound Jazz Friends (2nd session).
Admission: Free (Entry fee or platform ticket required as it is inside ticket gates).
■ 'YOKOHAMA Station Jazz LIVE Vol. 4'
Dates: May 22 (Fri) 17:30-19:00, May 23-24 (Sat-Sun) 13:30-18:00
Location: East Exit Plaza Deck, JR Yokohama Station (Connected to Lumine Yokohama 1F)
Performers:
- May 22: Waseda University New Orleans Jazz Club
- May 23: Jun Satsuma Trio (Jun Satsuma, Ken Kaneko, Masanori Ando)
- May 24: Harunobu Tsuchida Trio
Note: Outdoor events may be changed or moved inside the ticket gates in case of rain. Updates will be provided via official SNS (X/Instagram).
Since Yokohama has historically been an entry point for Western culture, music, particularly jazz, has been deeply integrated into the city's identity. Today, it hosts various festivals such as the 'YOKOHAMA JAZZ PROMENADE.' For this event, professional and amateur musicians active in Yokohama will be invited to create musical stages unique to the 'Jazz City Yokohama.'
Additionally, YOKOHAMA Station City will hold a 'Suica Touch Lottery' where participants can win coupons for nearby facilities simply by touching their Suica cards to a reader. (Details will be announced on the official YOKOHAMA Station City website later).
■ 'YOKOHAMA Ekinaka Jazz LIVE Vol. 8'
Dates: May 15, 2026 (Fri) - 2 performances (17:30 / 18:30)
Location: 'SOUTH COURT' inside JR Yokohama Station (Central South/South Gates)
Content: Live performances by amateur jazz bands active in Yokohama.
Performers: Kuishinbones (1st session), Baysound Jazz Friends (2nd session).
Admission: Free (Entry fee or platform ticket required as it is inside ticket gates).
■ 'YOKOHAMA Station Jazz LIVE Vol. 4'
Dates: May 22 (Fri) 17:30-19:00, May 23-24 (Sat-Sun) 13:30-18:00
Location: East Exit Plaza Deck, JR Yokohama Station (Connected to Lumine Yokohama 1F)
Performers:
- May 22: Waseda University New Orleans Jazz Club
- May 23: Jun Satsuma Trio (Jun Satsuma, Ken Kaneko, Masanori Ando)
- May 24: Harunobu Tsuchida Trio
Note: Outdoor events may be changed or moved inside the ticket gates in case of rain. Updates will be provided via official SNS (X/Instagram).