The music event "Blue Note JAZZ FESTIVAL in JAPAN 2024" will be held at Ariake Arena. This marks the festival's return after an eight-year hiatus since 2016, and it promises another stellar lineup. The dates are Saturday, September 21, and Sunday, September 22, 2024.

Blue Note JAZZ FESTIVAL is a music event that began in 2011, organized by Blue Note New York. It's an event that allows attendees to savor various genres of music, including jazz, across multiple venues such as clubs and theaters over the course of a month. It has become a cherished fixture of early summer in New York.

Since 2022, it has also been held in Napa, California, drawing attention with Robert Glasper as artist-in-residence, Dave Chappelle as host, and performances by Mary J. Blige, Thundercat, and Snoop Dogg.

In Japan, it was held as "Blue Note JAZZ FESTIVAL in JAPAN" in 2015. At the specially constructed outdoor stage at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, artists like Jeff Beck, Pat Metheny, Robert Glasper, Hiatus Kaiyote, and Incognito performed. In 2016, the lineup included Earth, Wind & Fire, George Benson, MISIA x Takuya Kuroda, and Marcus Miller.

This year, eagerly awaited by fans, the festival returns after an eight-year absence, taking place over two days, September 21st and 22nd, at Ariake Arena.

The first day's headliners include Nas, the supreme rapper and lyricist known as the King of MCs, who also performed at the "Blue Note JAZZ FESTIVAL" in America, and Parliament-Funkadelic feat. George Clinton, led by a living legend of funk—a truly spectacular lineup.

Following on the second day, the headliner is Chicago, boasting over 100 million CD and record sales worldwide, alongside the unique ensemble Snarky Puppy.

Numerous other artists are scheduled to perform, heightening anticipation for future announcements. Immerse yourself in two days of sublime music. We invite you to savor this luxurious experience.

Blue Note JAZZ FESTIVAL in JAPAN 2024
Dates | Saturday, September 21, and Sunday, September 22 (Holiday), 2024
Venue | Tokyo Ariake Arena
Time | Doors Open 12:00 PM / Performance Starts 1:00 PM
Performers | NAS / PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC FEAT. GEORGE CLINTON / CHICAGO / SNARKY PUPPY and more
Tickets |
VIP Seats: ¥70,000 *Reserved seating in the arena center block, includes VIP-exclusive merchandise and other benefits (to be announced later). VIP-exclusive merchandise will be distributed at the venue on the day of the performance.
SS Seats: ¥40,000 *Reserved seating in the arena, includes SS-exclusive merchandise and other benefits (to be announced later). SS-exclusive merchandise will be distributed at the venue on the day of the performance.
S Seats: ¥23,000
A Seats: ¥15,000
Advance Ticket Sales Start: Thursday, May 16, 12:00 PM