Welcome to day 2 of the Cherry Blossom Festival 2026! JFGM is excited to celebrate the tradition of hanami.
the full list of Friday’s activities, food vendors, merchant vendors, and performances can be viewed below
Festival Hours are 10am-6pm, last admission at 5pm
A Express Entry CBF ticket grants shorter wait times to enter the festival. The Express Entrance will be located at the Upper Garden Back gate. This entrance permits JFGM Members and Express Entry ticket holders only. JFGM members do not need to purchase additional festival tickets to enter from the express entry. Please bring a driver's license and membership ID (digital or physical card). If accessing the express entrance, A express pass ticket will be required for additional guests attending with JFGM members. *Express Entry Tickets will be available for purchase until 3/11/2026 at 4:00PM PST.
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 are available for purchase online through 3/5/26 at 4:00PM PST. Standard Admission Cherry Blossom Festival Tickets will be available for purchase until 4:00pm PST on March 11, 2026.Cherry Blossom Festival tickets may be purchased in person on all festival dates.For pre-purchased online tickets, please have printed or digital barcodes ready to scan.
*For pre-purchased online tickets, please have printed or digital barcodes ready to scan.
Inamori Pavilion | 11am-6pm | Included with Admission
11:00am - Jerry William
12:00pm - ALEX GUILLEN
1:00pm - reiko obata
2:00pm - MARC AKIYAMA
3:00pm - San Diego Shishimai kai
4:00pm - SOUTHERN CALIFONIA KOTO ENSEMBLE
5:00PM - SAN DIEGO IAI BATTO
6:00pm - kamishibai
Upper Garden | 10am-6pm
Lower Garden | 10am-6pm
Upper Garden Gallery | 11am-4pm
Face painting, temporary tattoos, and a sticker bar will be available at the Children’s Garden all four festival dates
*Parents or guardians must remain with children at all times
Inamori Pavilion | 11am-6pm (Last call is at 5:30pm) | ID Required for Guests 21+
Azumaya | 10am - 4pm | $20 per-person
Step into spring and experience the beauty of Japanese culture by getting dressed in a traditional yukata. Capture unforgettable photos with stunning cherry blossom trees in bloom as your backdrop. No prior registration required.
The Cherry Blossom Festival is JFGM’s largest annual event and is always a huge success thanks to our amazing volunteers! Sign-up below to Volunteer at one of San Diego’s Largest cultural destinations.
Thank you to our 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival sponsors and partners!
