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 - 12:30 pm: Virginia Qipao Association
12:50 pm - 01:35 pm: Ammonite
01:55 pm - 02:50 pm: CAN-D
03:10 pm - 03:55 pm: Cass and the Sass
04:15 pm - 05:00 pm: Cole Larravide
05:15 pm - 06:00 pm: Derek Woods (solo)