It is said that jazz sounds better in Nakasu, especially when it’s free! The buzzing entertainment district hosts around 80 artists performing on 11 stages over two days, including some world-famous musicians. A full line-up of performing artists can be found here, and stage times and locations here. Some performances to look out for:
• 9/9: Red Stage (stage B): Fox Capture Plan at 17:00~17:30
• 9/9: Anettai Stage (stage G): Tiempo Iberoamericano at 18:40~19:10
• 9/10: Green Stage (stage A): Anmitsu Hime at 18:25~18:35
• 9/10: Canal City Black Stage (stage S2): Kosuke Onizuka at 16:00~16:40
• 9/10: Red Stage (stage B): K at 19:10~20:00
Over 100,000 people flock to the call of smooth Nakasu jazz each summer, so be sure to arrive early! Merch can bought across Nakasu: t-shirts (¥2,000), tote bags (¥1,200), towels (¥1,000).
• 9/9 (Fri.), 9/10 (Sat.)
• 16:00~22:00
• Free
• Nakasu area
• Nakasu, Hakata-ku
• http://nakasujazz.net/
