LOVE SUPREME JAZZ FESTIVAL JAPAN 2026 Announces Second Lineup Wave
Tokyo's LOVE SUPREME JAZZ FESTIVAL JAPAN 2026, organized by Billboard Live, has revealed its second wave of performers. The festival runs for one day, November 15, 2026 (Sunday), at SGC Hall Ariake in Tokyo.
The first announcement named De La Soul and STUTS. The new wave adds Chris Dave, MonoNeon and Justus West, Japanese group Billyrrom, and a quintet led by saxophonist Tomoaki Baba and drummer Shun Ishiwaka. Organizers note the lineup is not yet final, with more acts expected.
Lineup announced so far
- De La Soul
- STUTS
- Chris Dave, MonoNeon and Justus West
- Billyrrom
- Tomoaki Baba & Shun Ishiwaka Quintet
Drummer Chris Dave, bassist MonoNeon, and guitarist Justus West will perform as a trio. On the Japanese side, saxophonist Tomoaki Baba and drummer Shun Ishiwaka lead a five-piece band, joined by the newer group Billyrrom.
Event details
- Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Venue: SGC Hall Ariake, Tokyo
- Organizer: Billboard Live
- Tickets: Third-round lottery pre-registration currently open via the official site
- Official site: lovesupremefestival.jp
About the festival
LOVE SUPREME JAZZ FESTIVAL originated in the UK; the Japanese edition is organized by Billboard Live and positions itself as a new-generation jazz festival bridging jazz, hip-hop, and soul. This year's bill pairs American hip-hop group De La Soul and MPC performer STUTS with rhythm-section-driven acts from both the US and Japan.