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BloomFest at the Tidal Basin will be March 27–April 11.
The predicted dates for Peak Bloom are March 29–April 1.
Witness peak bloom at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, while also experiencing entertainment representing Japanese, American, and other cultures!
Live performances among the blossoms at the Tidal Basin celebrate the longstanding friendship between the U.S. and Japan with a dynamic, cross-cultural mix of American, Japanese, and other performing arts. This year, we are expecting over 100 performances on the ANA Stage. Get ready to experience a variety of genres: Americana, Bluegrass, Classical, Folk, GoGo, Jazz, Pop, Rock, R&B, and Salsa. Expect a diverse array of dance styles and performances, including Japanese, Eastern European, K-Pop, Indian, Flamenco, Thai, Zumba, Cambodian, and HipHop!
Welcome Area is open 10 AM – 5 PM, Mondays – Thursdays, and 10 AM – 6 PM, Fridays – Sundays. Performances are featured on the ANA stage beginning at 12 NOON daily, rain or shine. A detailed performance schedule coming soon; sign up for our emails to receive an update!
PLEASE NOTE: It is against the law to touch or climb the cherry trees. Help us continue to enjoy these beautiful trees for many generations to come!
BloomFest at Tidal Basin applications for 2026 are closed!
Thank you for your interest in performing at the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s BloomFest at the Tidal Basin. We’re grateful for the overwhelming response and enthusiasm from performers. Due to the high volume of applications we have received, we are no longer accepting new submissions.
We will post this year’s schedule on this page shortly.
