Jazz & Blossoms at Franklin Park: a free, family-friendly takeover with live music, art, culture, and cherry blossom energy
Jazz & Blossoms at Franklin Park: a free, family-friendly takeover with live music, art, culture, and cherry blossom energy. RSVP now!
Spring in Washington, DC deserves a soundtrack.
On Sunday, April 12 from 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) will present Jazz & Blossoms in partnership with Words Beats and Life, transforming Franklin Park into a full-day open-air celebration of live jazz, hip hop, DJs, art, activities, and community. A premier event of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, it's 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 are welcome. Outdoor festival environment. Free admission. Paid parking is available nearby.
Official Hotel Partner: Eaton DC
Stay right across from the action at Eaton DC, the Official Hotel Partner of Jazz & Blossoms 2026. Use code "JAZZANDBLOSSOMS" at checkout for 20% off, or upgrade to Eaton DC’s Cherry Blossom Package for two seasonal cocktails and a blossom‑themed amenity with your stay. The Cherry Blossom Package includes:
- Overnight Stay
- Cherry Blossom Welcome Amenity
- Two Seasonal Cocktails
Book your stay at Eaton DC HERE.
Official Concert Lineup
Experience a dynamic mix of national and local artists throughout the afternoon & evening:
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- Oddisee & Good Compny @oddisee @goodcompnyband
- Chuck Brown Band @chuckbrownband
- Nabaté Isles' En Motion: Miles Davis Tribute @nsitrumpetsports
- Featured DJ sets by: The Funset with DJs Jahsonic & Harry Hotter @thenewfunset @jahsonicdc @hotterthisyear
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 the 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.
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.
Stay connected to blossom events in Downtown DC. Text “BLOSSOM” to 771-208-3007.