SURGE: A DC Dance & Sound Celebration

calendar icon Sept. 24, 2026
clock icon 6pm – 8pm
map marker icon District Pier

SURGE turns Washington’s waterfront into one continually changing stage. Dance, live music, voice, and multidisciplinary performance meet on Washington’s waterfront for one night on Thursday, September 24.

Energetic, welcoming, and unmistakably Washington, SURGE brings artists and audiences together for a free public experience designed to be discovered at any point—and compelling enough to make you stay.

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Do It All on the Waterfront

Whether you like to be on the Potomac or prefer the sparkling views from land, The Wharf offers ample things to do and ways to enjoy the water. Dine in one of our fabulous restaurants. Browse our shops. Or join us during one of our festivals. Take a look at our upcoming events to plan your next visit.

Explore the Wharf

Visit the Fish Market

Enjoy the freshest fish from one of the country’s oldest fish markets. Oysters on the half shell. Blue crabs by the bushel. Whole fishes caught that morning. And a low-key atmosphere that makes everything taste even better. Stop by for the food or the fishmongers—the Municipal Fish Market never disappoints.

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