National Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony

The National Cherry Blossom Festival’s signature Opening Ceremony is an artistic celebration of the 1912 gift of trees from Tokyo to Washington, DC, and an annual tribute to the longstanding friendship between Japan and the United States. This unique, one-time-only performance will feature special performances from acclaimed artists with ties to both countries.

Performers are announced below! Tickets are available to claim in late February 2023. Sign up for our emails to get early access — the performance will also be available via Livestream on the Festival YouTube channel, @CherryBlossFest.