# Event Details

- **Event Name**: National Cherry Blossom Festival Concert: Ayaka Hirahara
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for a special concert in celebration of the National Cherry Blossom Festival featuring a performance by Ayaka Hirahara.About this EventJoin us for a special concert in celebration of the National Cherry Blossom Festival (NCBF). In partnership with Japan Foundation New York, we will present Ayaka Hirahara for an intimate concert in the Meyer Auditorium the evening before she will be featured during the NCBF opening performance.Ayaka Hirahara debuted in 2003 with “Jupiter.” She has received high acclaim and numerous awards as a singer, including the Japan Record Awards for Artist Award and the Japan Gold Disc Award while also being active in diverse fields such as musicals, voice acting, dramas, and movie dubbing.In 2015, she established the ‘Ayaka Hirahara Jupiter Fund’ to contribute to society and provide various forms of support through music. She performed the national anthem at the opening match of Rugby World Cup 2019. Her musical theater credits include Love Never Dies, Beautiful, Mary Poppins, Fist of the North Star: Hokuto no Ken, and Moulin Rouge! The Musical. “Ayaka Hirahara Concert Tour 2024-2025 ~The Swinging Classics!~” was co-directed and produced with Masataka Matsutoya. She continues her concert tours annually.Her latest single is the theme song for the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo Pavilion “PASONA NATUREVERSE”: “Thank You, Life / To the Future of 8 Billion.”Since her debut, she has released 35 singles, 12 digital singles, 29 albums (including cover albums and best-of compilations), 15 DVDs, and 6 Blu-rays.About Japan Foundation New York: The Japan Foundation was established in 1972 by special legislation in the Japanese Diet and became an Independent Administrative Institution in October 2003. The mission of the Japan Foundation is to promote international cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and other countries.  About the Cherry Blossom Festival: In Washington, DC, the cherry tree has become a cherished symbol of the friendship between Japan and the United States. It all began in 1912, when Washington saw the arrival of more than 3,000 Japanese cherry trees, the first two of which were planted in West Potomac Park by First Lady Helen Herron Taft and Viscountess Chinda, the wife of the ambassador of Japan to the United States. Since then, Washington, DC’s, National Cherry Blossom Festival has grown to include numerous programs and events celebrating the beauty of nature, community spirit, and international friendship. This event is co-organized by the Japan Foundation and National Museum of Asian Art.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/national-cherry-blossom-festival-concert-ayaka-hirahara/100001983465667204
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, art, festivals, theatre, sports, business, performances, exhibitions, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Washington
- **state**: DC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Meyer Auditorium, Freer Gallery of Art
- **lat**: 38.8883484
- **long**: -77.01650339999998
- **full address**: Meyer Auditorium, Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian, Washington, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is National Cherry Blossom Festival Concert: Ayaka Hirahara being held?
  - **A:** National Cherry Blossom Festival Concert: Ayaka Hirahara takes place on Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Meyer Auditorium, Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian, Washington, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing National Cherry Blossom Festival Concert: Ayaka Hirahara?
  - **A:** National Cherry Blossom Festival Concert: Ayaka Hirahara is organized by Freer and Sackler Galleries.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** National Cherry Blossom Festival Concert: Ayaka Hirahara is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If National Cherry Blossom Festival Concert: Ayaka Hirahara sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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