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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CANCELLED - Mardi Gras at The Wharf

calendar icon Feb. 22, 2026
clock icon 3pm – 7pm
map marker icon District Pier

2026 EVENT CANCELLED - Celebrate Mardi Gras with a free community-wide extravaganza featuring a lively parade down Wharf Street, a dance party with live music and a special fireworks finale.

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Ireland at The Wharf

calendar icon March 14, 2026
clock icon 1pm – 7pm
map marker icon District Pier

The Wharf and Kirwan's on the Wharf are bringing the luck of the Irish to the waterfront with our free Ireland at The Wharf festival! Enjoy all the fun of a true Irish festival with Miller High Life, Jameson, Guinness and more. Slainte!

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Bloomaroo at The Wharf

calendar icon March 28, 2026
clock icon 2pm – 9pm
map marker icon District Pier

Join us at the home of the cherry blossoms for Bloomaroo®, a free family-friendly spring extravaganza with live music, art, and a blossom fireworks show.

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Running of the Chihuahuas

calendar icon May 2, 2026
clock icon 2pm – 5pm
map marker icon District Pier

Small Dogs, Big Fun. The 14th Annual Running of the Chihuahuas includes a day of fun, festivities and fundraising.

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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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