Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival Returns for 2026

Two-day music festival features headliners The Head and The Heart and Max McNown

Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:00pm

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The 2026 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival is set to take place on March 28-29 at Blackburn Park in Brookhaven, Georgia. The free, two-day event will feature musical performances from headliners The Head and The Heart and Max McNown, as well as other acts like Soul Asylum, Shawn Mullins with special guest Angie Aparo, Penelope Road, Natasha Bedingfield, Avery Anna, and Nicotine Dolls.

Why it matters

The Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival is a beloved annual tradition that celebrates the city's vibrant arts and music scene. After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the festival's return is expected to draw large crowds and provide a much-needed boost to the local economy.

The details

The festival will take place over two days, with The Head and The Heart headlining on Saturday, March 28, and Max McNown headlining on Sunday, March 29. Other notable acts include Soul Asylum, Shawn Mullins with special guest Angie Aparo, and Penelope Road on Saturday, and Natasha Bedingfield, Avery Anna, and Nicotine Dolls on Sunday. In addition to the music, the festival will feature an artists' market and a 5k run.

  • The 2026 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival will take place on March 28-29, 2026.
  • The Head and The Heart will headline the festival on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • Max McNown will headline the festival on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

The players

The Head and The Heart

An indie folk rock band known for their harmonies and emotive songwriting.

Max McNown

A country music singer-songwriter and festival headliner.

Blackburn Park

The 3,493-acre park in Brookhaven, Georgia, where the Cherry Blossom Festival will take place.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to be back at the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival after a couple of years off. This event is a highlight of the spring for our community.”

— Shawn Mullins, Musician

“The festival's mix of music, art, and community spirit is what makes it so special. We can't wait to perform for the Brookhaven crowd again.”

— Angie Aparo, Musician

What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival will go on sale to the general public on January 15, 2026.

The takeaway

The return of the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival in 2026 will be a much-anticipated event for the local community, offering a weekend of music, art, and family-friendly activities to celebrate the arrival of spring.