Upcoming Events

Events at The Wharf

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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Summer of Soccer 6/20: Netherlands vs. Sweden, Germany vs. Ivory Coast, Ecuador vs. Curaçao

calendar icon June 20, 2026
clock icon 12pm – 10:30pm
map marker icon Pearl Street

Celebrate a summer of soccer at the Wharf’s World Cup watch zone, showing matches daily on the big screen. Catch Netherlands vs. Sweden at 1pm, Germany vs. Ivory Coast at 4pm, and Ecuador vs. Curaçao at 8pm. 

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Summer of Soccer 6/21: Spain vs. Saudi Arabia, Belgium vs. Iran, Uruguay vs. Cape Verde, New Zealand vs. Egypt

calendar icon June 21, 2026
clock icon 11am – 11:30pm
map marker icon Pearl Street

Celebrate a summer of soccer at the Wharf’s World Cup watch zone, showing matches daily on the big screen. Catch Spain vs. Saudi Arabia at 12pm, Belgium vs. Iran at 3pm, Uruguay vs. Cape Verde at 6pm, and New Zealand vs. Egypt at 9pm.

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Summer of Soccer 6/22: Argentina vs. Austria, France vs. Iraq, Norway vs. Senegal

calendar icon June 22, 2026
clock icon 12pm – 10:30pm
map marker icon Pearl Street

Celebrate a summer of soccer at the Wharf’s World Cup watch zone, showing matches daily on the big screen. Catch Argentina vs. Austria at 1pm, France vs. Iraq at 5pm, and Norway vs. Senegal at 8pm.

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Clipper Race Fleet Week at The Wharf

calendar icon June 22, 2026
clock icon 11am – 6pm
map marker icon The Grove

Experience the exhilaration of ten Clipper 70 ocean racing yachts arriving in Washington, DC having completed seven out of eight legs of the 40,000nm eleven-month Clipper Race circumnavigation. This includes the Washington, DC home boat which has been flying the flag for the city since the race began last year.

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Summer of Soccer 6/23: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan, England vs. Ghana, Panama vs. Croatia

calendar icon June 23, 2026
clock icon 12pm – 9:30pm
map marker icon Pearl Street

Celebrate a summer of soccer at the Wharf’s World Cup watch zone, showing matches daily on the big screen. Catch Portugal vs. Uzbekistan at 1pm, England vs. Ghana at 4pm, and Panama vs. Croatia at 7pm.

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Summer of Soccer 6/24: Switzerland vs. Canada, Scotland vs. Brazil, Czechia vs. Mexico

calendar icon June 24, 2026
clock icon 2pm – 11:30pm
map marker icon Pearl Street

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.

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Summer of Soccer 6/25: Ecuador vs. Germany, Tunisia vs. Netherlands

calendar icon June 25, 2026
clock icon 3pm – 9pm
map marker icon Pearl Street

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.

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Grooves in the Grove: Alisha Glover

calendar icon June 25, 2026
clock icon 7pm – 9pm
map marker icon The Grove

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.

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Summer of Soccer Watch Party: USA vs. Türkiye

calendar icon June 25, 2026
clock icon 6pm – 
map marker icon Pearl Street

USA takes on Türkiye. Watch party starts at 6pm match time 10pm. Sip and stroll on Pearl Street and cheer on Team USA.

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Summer of Soccer 6/26: Norway vs. France, Uruguay vs. Spain

calendar icon June 26, 2026
clock icon 2pm – 10:30pm
map marker icon Pearl Street

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.

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Summer of Soccer 6/27: Panama vs. England, Colombia vs. Portugal, Jordan vs. Argentina

calendar icon June 27, 2026
clock icon 4pm – 
map marker icon Pearl Street

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.

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Red Bull Spin Off DC

calendar icon June 27, 2026
clock icon 10am – 3pm
map marker icon District Pier

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. 

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Sunset Cinema at The Wharf: National Treasure: Book of Secrets

calendar icon July 1, 2026
clock icon 7pm – 10pm
map marker icon Transit Pier

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.

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Grooves in the Grove: DeJay Sax

calendar icon July 2, 2026
clock icon 7pm – 9pm
map marker icon The Grove

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. 

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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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The Anthem

From hosting top-name music acts to serving as an unexpected convention facility, The Anthem is an entertainment destination with an edge. This acoustically advanced concert hall can hold up to 6,000 people—for everything from unapologetic rock gigs to intimate marquee performances to exclusive galas and more. 

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