From all-day festivals on the piers to live music performances along Wharf Street, The Wharf always offers a fantastic lineup of things to do in Washington, DC. Join us for live music, outdoor movies, boat parades, fireworks, and more!
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Celebrate a summer of soccer at the Wharf’s World Cup watch zone, showing matches daily on the big screen. Catch Switzerland vs. Canada at 3pm, Scotland vs. Brazil at 6pm, and Czechia vs. Mexico at 9pm.
Celebrate a summer of soccer at the Wharf’s World Cup watch zone, showing matches daily on the big screen. Catch Ecuador vs. Germany at 4pm and Tunisia vs. Netherlands at 7pm.
USA takes on Türkiye. Watch party starts at 6pm match time 10pm. Sip and stroll on Pearl Street and cheer on Team USA.
Grooves in the Grove returns on Thursday evenings this summer, bringing vibey beats to the waterfront. Enjoy a free concert by Alisha Glover, featuring her soulful blend of jazz, funk, gospel, rock, R&B, and pop.
Celebrate a summer of soccer at the Wharf’s World Cup watch zone, showing matches daily on the big screen. Catch Norway vs. France at 3pm and Uruguay vs. Spain at 8pm.
Red Bull Spin Off is a high-energy challenge where teams of two create custom-made bicycles and attempt to cross the finish line on a floating race track. Balance, brains, and bravery required. It all spins off at The Wharf on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Celebrate a summer of soccer at the Wharf’s World Cup watch zone, showing matches daily on the big screen. Catch Panama vs. England at 5pm, Colombia vs. Portugal at 7:30pm, and Jordan vs. Argentina at 10pm.
USA takes on the Round of 32. Watch party starts at 6pm match time 8pm. Sip and stroll on Pearl Street and cheer on Team USA.
Join us for a fast-paced adventure screening of National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007). This free outdoor movie on Transit Pier begins at 7:30 pm, presented by Pacifico Beer.
Grooves in the Grove returns Thursday evenings this Summer, bringing vibey beats to the waterfront. DeJay Sax is an award-winning jazz saxophonist based in DC.
Grab your cowboy hat and boots - Country Line Dancing with DC Rawhides is back! Boot, scootin' and boogie in true America250 fashion with lively country dancing welcoming all ages and skill levels. Dance along to a high-energy mix of classic country and rock tunes by Shawn Parsons & The Secret Service.
Celebrate America250 during the Fourth of July at The Wharf Celebration with free country music on multiple outdoor stages. The Wharf also has spectacular views of the National Park Service fireworks launched from the National Mall.
Celebrate 250 years of America with a show-stopping screening of Hamilton! This free outdoor movie on Transit Pier begins at 7:30 pm, presented by Pacifico Beer.
Grooves in the Grove returns Thursday evenings this Summer. Sterling Anderson’s funk and go-go trio is bringing vibey beats to the waterfront.
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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