Jazz & Blossoms

On Sunday, April 12, 2026, the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) will present Jazz & Blossoms in partnership with Words Beats & Life, transforming Franklin Park into a lively spring playground of music, arts, and community. Jam out to live performances, get hands-on with creative workshops, and try something new — whether it’s roller skating, double dutch, or just soaking in the grooves. This all-day, family-friendly festival is your ultimate springtime escape. Come for the music, stay for the magic, and let spring bloom in every beat. Jazz & Blossoms is a premier event of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Register to attend HERE!

Experience a dynamic mix of national and local artists throughout the afternoon and evening: 

• Tweet


• Oddisee & Good Compny


• The Chuck Brown Band


• Nabaté Isles’ En Motion: Miles Davis Tribute


• Featured DJ sets by: The Funset with DJs Jahsonic & Harry Hotter

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and make the park your own. Franklin Park becomes a playground for movement, creativity, and connection:

• Giant Chess


• Jenga & Uno


• Double Dutch


• Open Dance Floor


• Video Games


• Podcast Station


• African Drum Circle


• Face Painting


• Caricature Drawings

Explore Japanese culture through creative, hands-on experiences designed for all ages:

• Origami Workshops


• Haiku Writing Station


• Live Mural Painting by Japanese Artists


• Japanese Lawn Games


• Bonsai and Cherry Blossom LEGO Building

Sip cherry blossom-inspired cocktails, grab some friends, and immerse yourself in the vibrant, music-filled spring energy of Downtown DC. Mark your calendar and join us on April 12, 2026. Register on Eventbrite.