Celebrate the Cherry Blossom Festival’s 20th Anniversary
March 13-16, 2025

Join us from March 13-16 for an exciting lineup of special performances, featuring guest acts on March 15 and 16! 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!

2025 Ticketing

  • $18 Pre-sale (single day) Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket

  • $20 Day-of Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket

  • $25 VIP Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket

Guests must have a valid 2025 Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket (Pre-sale Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket, Day-of Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket, VIP Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket) or a JFGM Membership for access to the event. Pre-sale Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket are non-refundable after March 7, 2024. Pre-sale Cherry Blossom Festival tickets will be available for purchase until 4:00pm PST on March 12, 2025. Day-of Cherry Blossom Festival tickets will be available for purchase in-person, starting at 10:00am PST on March 13, 2025 through 5:00pm PST on March 16, 2025. ***Balboa Explorer Pass, Go City Pass, and/or reciprocal garden admission (The American Horticultural Society) will need a 2025 Cherry Blossom Festival Ticket, which can be purchased in the general admission line only.

VIP Entrance
A JFGM Membership or a VIP Cherry Blossom Festival ticket allows expedited entry through the VIP gates located at the Upper Garden Back Gate (behind the Organ Pavilion). This entrance is limited to JFGM Members and VIP Cherry Blossom Festival ticket holders. Children ages 6 and younger do not need a VIP Ticket if accompanied by an adult who has purchased a VIP ticket. ADA access is available at the VIP entrance.

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