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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We’re combining the two best summer activities: going dancing and enjoying cocktails al fresco. Join us for free themed dance nights with live music on Transit Pier on select Fridays this summer. Each night will feature a different style of music and dancing.
Get ready for a full day of high-flying, tail-wagging action as Chesapeake DockDogs brings their nationally sanctioned DockDogs competition to District Pier on Saturday, August 8 from 10am-6pm. For the first time in DC, you can cheer on these canine athletes as they attempt to earn the title of Iron Dog!
Enjoy a screening of 10 Things I Hate About You. 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. Tre4rmDC is an R&B artist whose sound is rooted in soul, groove and passion. His smooth delivery feels authentic and timeless.
Get ready for The Experience Band & Show, a powerhouse ensemble from Washington DC's eclectic music scene. This free concert, presented by Pacifico Beer, begins at 7:00 pm on Friday, August 14.
Listen to live music, watch "Into The Spider-verse", meet community organizations, and more.
Start your engines! Race to join us for a screening of F1. This free outdoor movie on Transit Pier begins at 7:30 pm, presented by Pacifico Beer.
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.
Rock Creek Kings’ versatile sound of pop, rock, and folk hit the Floating Stage at Transit Pier on Friday, August 21. This free concert, presented by Pacifico Beer, begins at 7:00 pm.
Pints for Paws with Pacifico arrives to The Wharf for a tail-wagging afternoon by the water!
Enjoy an out-of-this-world screening of Project Hail Mary. 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.
Secret Society defines their sound as "Feel Good Music”. This free concert, presented by Pacifico Beer, begins at 7:00 pm on Friday, August 28, on the Floating Stage at Transit Pier.
Join us for a special double feature honoring Rob Reiner and Diane Keaton with When Harry Met Sally and The First Wives Club. The screening begins on Transit Pier 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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