Celebrate the tradition of hanami at the annual
JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP GARDEN & MUSEUM
Cherry Blossom Festival
March 12-15, 2026
Join us from March 12-15 for an exciting lineup of special performances, featuring guest acts on March 14 and 15! Come see new attractions, including a wall of lanterns and community art. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of including activities in our children's area! Sample a variety of cultural food, or delicious beverages in the popular beer and sake garden, nestled in the lower garden. Don’t miss the chance to shop from our amazing local vendors in the upper garden, and then take a leisurely stroll through the cherry blossom grove. It’s the perfect way to celebrate spring!
2026 Ticketing
$18 Pre-sale (single day) Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket SOLD OUT | Available online until 4:00pm PST on March 5, 2026 or until sold out
$20 Standard Admission Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket | Available online until 4:00pm PST on March 11, 2026
$20 Day-of Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket | Available in person March 12 - 15, 2026
$25 Express Pass Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket | Available online until 4:00pm PST on March 11, 2026
Guests must have a valid 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket (Pre-sale Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket, Standard Admission Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket , Day-of Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket, Express Pass Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket) or a JFGM Membership for access to the event. Pre-sale Cherry Blossom Festival tickets will be available for purchase until 4:00pm PST on March 5, 2026 or until sold out. Pre-sale Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket are non-refundable after March 5, 2026 at 4:00pm PST. Standard Admission Cherry Blossom Festival Tickets will be available for purchase online until 4:00pm PST on March 11, 2026. Standard Admission Cherry Blossom Festival Tickets are non-refundable. Day-of Cherry Blossom Festival tickets will be available for purchase in-person, starting at 10:00am PST on March 12, 2026 through 5:00pm PST on March 15, 2026. Express Pass Cherry Blossom Festival tickets will be available for purchase until online 4:00pm PST on March 11, 2026. Express Pass Cherry Blossom Festival tickets are non-refundable and will be honored as general admission tickets after the festival. ***Balboa Explorer Pass, Go City Pass, and/or reciprocal garden admission (The American Horticultural Society) will need a 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket.
Express Pass Entrance
A JFGM Membership or a Express Pass Cherry Blossom Festival ticket allows expedited entry through the Express Pass entrance located at the upper garden back gate located behind the Organ Pavilion. This entrance is limited to JFGM Members and Express Pass Cherry Blossom Festival ticket holders only. Children ages 6 and younger do not need an Express Pass Ticket if accompanied by an adult who has purchased a Express Pass ticket. ADA access is available at the Express Pass entrance.
Purchase Express Pass CBF Ticket
*Express Pass includes Cherry Blossom Festival admission and Express Entry.
*This ticket is non-refundable
Standard Admission CBF Ticket
*Cherry Blossom Festival Pre-Sale Ticket is valid for one festival date from March 12-15, 2026
*This ticket is non-refundable
Purchase a CBF Pre-sale Ticket (SOLD OUT)
*Cherry Blossom Festival Pre-Sale Ticket is valid for one festival date from March 12-15, 2026
Kanpai Ticket Bundle
*This program will be held at the Beer and Sake Garden inside the Inamori Pavilion. This is a 21+ program. Express Pass Tickets & program bundles and Membership pricing available.
Become a member
Thank you to our 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival sponsors!
Sakura Sponsor
full bloom sponsor
Blossom Sponsor
Petal Sponsor
Bud Sponsor
