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 Brazil vs. Japan at 1pm, Germany vs. Paraguay at 4:30pm, and Netherlands vs. Morocco at 9pm.
Celebrate a summer of soccer at the Wharf’s World Cup watch zone, showing matches daily on the big screen. Catch Ivory Coast vs. Norway at 1pm, France vs. Sweden at 5pm, and Mexico vs. Ecuador at 9pm.
USA takes on Bosnia-Herzegovina. Watch party starts at 6pm match time 8pm. Sip and stroll on Pearl Street and cheer on Team USA in the Round of 32.
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.
Celebrate a summer of soccer at the Wharf’s World Cup watch zone, showing matches daily on the big screen. Catch England vs. DR Congo at 12pm and Belgium vs. Senegal at 5pm.
Celebrate a summer of soccer at the Wharf’s World Cup watch zone, showing matches daily on the big screen. Catch Spain vs. Austria at 3pm and Portugal vs. Croatia at 7pm.
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 a summer of soccer at the Wharf’s World Cup watch zone, showing matches daily on the big screen. Catch Australia vs. Egypt at 2pm, Argentina vs. Cape Verde at 6pm, and Colombia vs. Ghana at 9:30pm.
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.
Take the stage during this special edition of Rock the Dock to sing Karaoke with live music by HariKaraoke Band!
Celebrate 250 years of America with a screening of A League of Their Own. This free outdoor movie on Transit Pier begins at 7:30 pm, presented by Pacifico Beer.
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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