Tidal Basin Welcome Area and ANA Stage

Witness peak bloom at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, while also experiencing entertainment representing Japanese, American, and other cultures!

Live performances among the blossoms at the Tidal Basin celebrate the longstanding friendship between the U.S. and Japan with a dynamic, cross-cultural mix of American, Japanese, and other performing arts. This year, we are expecting over 100 performances on the ANA Stage. Get ready to experience a variety of genres: Americana,  Bluegrass, Country, Jazz, Pop, RandB, and Rock. Expect a diverse array of dance styles and performances, including Japanese, Eastern European, Colombian, Indian, Flamenco, Tap and Clogging, Zumba, and double dutch!

Performance Schedule:

12:00 pm - 12:35 pm: Garfield Elementary School
12:35 pm - 01:00 pm: KalpaVriksha
01:10 pm - 02:00 pm: Marilyn Duncan
02:10 pm - 02:40 pm: Seiko and Junko Shimada
02:55 pm - 03:40 pm: Swataa
04:00 pm - 05:00 pm: The Continental Jazz Congress