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Free Summer Concerts

All summer long, come to The Wharf on Friday nights at 7:00pm for free concerts on Transit Pier presented by Pacifico. With R&B, Rock, Go-Go, Country, and your favorite pop covers, there is something for everyone.

Be sure to visit the stageside kiosk Union Pie for hot pizza and Cantina Bambina for Pacifico Beer to enjoy during the show.

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Rock The Dock 2026 Lineup

At 7:00pm on Fridays this summer, come to Transit Pier at The Wharf to enjoy free live performances by these talented local artists:

May 29: Pink PaLiSh (Funk & Soul)
June 5: Swing Dance Night with GottaSwing and music by The Thrills (Swing & Americana)
June 12: The Warped Tour Band (Warped Tour Tribute)
June 19: The JoGo Project (Go-Go & Jazz)
July 3: Country Line Dance Night with DC Rawhides and music by Shawn Parsons & The Secret Service (Country)
July 10: HariKaraoke Band (Live Band Karaoke)
July 17: Hot Cactus (Top 40)
July 24: The Fearless Eras (Taylor Swift Tribute)
July 31: 7 Deadlies (Rock)
August 7: Salsa Dance Night with Salsa with Silvia and music by Cubano Groove (Salsa)
August 14: The Experience Band & Show (Go-Go)
August 21: Rock Creek Kings (Rock)
August 28: Secret Society (Feel Good)
September 4: Perfekt Blend (R&B)

Event Details

  • Every concert begin at 7:00pm on Fridays. 
  • Concerts take place at Transit Pier at The Wharf (970 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC 20024). Learn more about different ways to Get to The Wharf.
  • Limited bench seating and tables and chairs are available on a first-come first-served basis. 
  • This event is family-friendly—all ages are welcome. Dogs on a leash are welcome. You must be 21+ to consume alcohol.
  • Waterside bar Cantina Bambina serves up cold Pacifico and mixed drinks throughout the concerts. Outside drinks are not allowed.
  • Don't forget to visit the DC Lottery tent on Transit Pier to spin the prize wheel to win cash and DC Lottery swag.
  • You may bring in food from any Wharf restaurant. Stageside kiosk Union Pie offers hot and fresh pizza throughout the show. Whether you're craving a Cuban sandwich, a hot and sweet pizza, or chips and guac, our Wharf restaurants have something for everyone.
  • In the event of inclement weather, event status updates will be posted on the Rock The Dock event page on The Wharf Facebook page.

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