The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia will be held on April 3-4, 2027!

The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual spring celebration of Japanese arts and culture organized by Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia (JASGP), with tremendous support from title sponsor Subaru of America, Inc.

Featuring a variety of events throughout the city, this yearly festival brings a taste of Japan to Philadelphia and highlights the beauty of Japanese sakura—the flowering cherry trees that brighten city streets and parks with their distinctive pink and white blossoms.

FESTIVAL TICKETS

FESTIVAL ADD-ONS

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 1, 2026

Early Bird General Admission: $15
Discount ends April 2nd

General Admission: $20
April 3rd and 4th

Children under 12: Free

JASGP Members: Free

Access Card Holders: $5 at the gate

The event will be held rain or shine. All sales are final.

TICKETS AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 1, 2027

Tickets are Timed Entry
Quantities are limited

  • Shofuso Admission: $15, lasts 30 minutes
    Members Free, Registration for Timed Tickets Required
  • Ikebana Workshops: Information Coming Soon
  • Tea Ceremony: Information Coming Soon

NOTE: You must purchase a General Admission Ticket to attend Add-Ons, which are held within the festival grounds.

SAKURA WEEKEND HOURS

Saturday, April 3rd

10am - 5pm

Sunday, April 4th

10am - 5pm

SAKURA MAIN STAGE

COMING SOON

TOMODACHI STAGE

COMING SOON

SHOFUSO JAPANESE HOUSE AND GARDEN

  • 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM: Admission every 30 minutes, Timed Tickets Required (Information coming soon)

HORTICULTURAL CENTER GREENHOUSE AND GROUNDS

  • All Day: Vendor Fair with Japanese food and wares
  • Family Friendly Activities, Tea Ceremony, Ikebana Demonstrations and More

SAKURA MAIN STAGE

COMING SOON

TOMODACHI STAGE

COMING SOON

SHOFUSO JAPANESE HOUSE AND GARDEN

  • 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM: Admission every 30 minutes, Timed Tickets Required (Information coming soon)

HORTICULTURAL CENTER GREENHOUSE AND GROUNDS

  • All Day: Vendor Fair with Japanese food and wares
  • Family Friendly Activities, Tea Ceremony, Ikebana Demonstrations and More

Blossom Report

Bloom Status

Check back in mid-March 2027 to follow along as the trees begin to bloom.


VENDOR APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!

If you are interested in being a vendor for the 2027 Festival, please review the information for each area and fill out the application by Dec. 15th.

Food Court – Food Vendors, Food Trucks and Packaged Goods

Fountain Market – Japan/Asia related products or Companies selling and promoting services or brands

Artist Alley – Artisans selling items they have personally created

Horticulture Center – Non-Profits and Community Organizations

IKEBANA DEMONSTRATIONS

Ikebana Demonstrations by Ikebana International Chapter 71 will be happening throughout the weekend in the Horticulture Center Greenhouse.

PARKING AND TRANSIT

Sakura Weekend Parking & Public Transit

    • Paid parking will be available at the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 4700 States Drive (Ohio House), Philadelphia, PA 19131
    • Paid parking is available along the Avenue of the Republics
    • Septa information: 215-580-7000
    • Philly PHLASH Shuttle: Riders from Center City can take the PHLASH bus to the Please Touch Museum and follow the directional signage to the Shofuso. For routes, pick-up points and tickets visit:  RidePhillyPhlash.com

PERFORMER APPLICATIONS

Information on applying to become a performer at the 2027 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival coming soon!

TEA CEREMONY DEMONSTRATIONS

Tea Ceremony Demonstrations by Urasenke Tea School will be happening throughout the weekend in the Horticulture Center Greenhouse.

FAQ’s

Answers to our most Frequently Asked Questions

  • The event is Rain or Shine! 
  • Pets are allowed on a 6 foot leash on the Horticulture Center grounds
  • When will the trees be at peak? Watch our Facebook and Instagram @phillysakura for the latest Bloom Reports

CLICK HERE FOR ALL FAQ’s

Festival Accessible Entry and Transport Information

For Accessible Parking, Drop-off, Ride Share and Shuttle Bus information, CLICK HERE

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP

Information on opportunities to become a sponsor for the 2027 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival coming soon!

FAMILY FUN

The Cherry Blossom Festival is a great event for the whole family.  Enjoy Japanese tabletop games, storytelling, face painting, calligraphy, scavenger hunts, origami and more.  Activities held both days in the Horticultural Center Greenhouse.

ABOUT THE TREES

Photo of Dedication Ceremony May 21st, 1926

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHERRY TREES >


Acknowledgements

Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia would like to gratefully acknowledge our Title Sponsor Subaru of America.

 

 

TITLE SPONSOR

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