Jazz & Blossoms 2026

Spring in Washington, DC deserves a soundtrack. Jazz & Blossoms transforms Franklin Park into a full day open air celebration of live jazz, hip hop, DJs, art, activities, and community. An official event of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, it is where music, culture and downtown energy meet. Reserve your free tickets now to receive lineup announcements and event updates directly to your inbox.

All ages welcome. Outdoor festival environment. Free admission. Paid parking available nearby.
Concert
Experience a dynamic mix of national and local artists throughout the afternoon & evening.
Full lineup announced soon. RSVP to be the first to receive it.
Activities & Open Festival Space
Franklin Park becomes a playground for movement, creativity and connection with giant chess, Jenga and Uno, Double Dutch, an open dance floor, video games, a podcast station, an African drum circle, family friendly play areas and expansive green space to picnic and relax. Bring a blanket. Bring a lawn chair. Make the park your own.
Japanese Cultural Experiences
In honor of Cherry Blossom season, explore interactive activities inspired by Japanese arts and culture including hands on origami workshops, Japan focused LEGO builds featuring bonsai trees and cherry blossoms, live mural painting by Japanese artists, a haiku writing station and interactive Japanese lawn games. Create, write, build and engage in experiences designed for all ages.
Vendor Pavilion
Food, clothes, vinyl records and much more will be available in a special area just to the side of the park.
More Free Experiences
Throughout the park you will also find a cherry blossom inspired mocktails station, caricature drawings, face painting, flower crown creation, a bubble artist and more. After visiting the iconic cherry blossom views around the city, continue the celebration downtown with one of the most vibrant and music filled stops of the festival.