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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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.
Springboard East Music Festival at The Wharf is a multi-stage showcase of independent and local DMV artists, presented by DMV Music Alliance.
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.
Get a free morning treat, catch the action in M Street Landing, meet the FOX 5 morning crew, play trivia and games, catch performances, and cheer on your favorite waterfront neighborhood!
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.
Pints for Paws with Pacifico arrives to The Wharf for a tail-wagging afternoon by the water benefiting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue!
Join us for a double feature honoring Rob Reiner and Diane Keaton on Transit Pier, presented by Pacifico Beer. When Harry Met Sally will begin at 7 pm, followed by a 15-minute intermission before The First Wives Club starts.
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.
Genre-defying high entertainment group Perfekt Blend is performing on the Floating Stage at Transit Pier on Friday, September 4. This free concert, presented by Pacifico Beer, begins at 7:00 pm.
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.
More InfoFrom 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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