Free Outdoor Summer Concerts: Fridays

If you are looking for free outdoor music on Fridays this summer, you are in luck! You can pick your favorite venue and become a regular or go to a different venue each Friday throughout July and into August, there are just so many to choose from.


Friday Concerts in Prince George's County

Bowie Town Center Outdoor Concert Series
Bowie Town Center Food Court
15606 Emerald Way, Bowie

Every Friday in July from 7-9pm

National Harbor Summer Concert Series
National Harbor Waterfront

Bring your own chair or blanket; no alcoholic beverages allowed; no outside food allowed but there are lots of dining options.

Every Friday in July and August from 5-7pm

July 2 - Blues 4 Piece
July 9 - Roosevelt Smith Duo
July 16 - Hudson and Watson
July 23 - Pete Fields Duo
July 30 - Roosevelt Smith Duo
August 6 - Blues 4 Piece
August 13 - John Luskey
August 20 - Steel Drum Trio
August 27 - Pete Fields

Montpelier Mansion Summer Concert Series
9652 Muikirk Road & Rt. 197, Laurel

July 9 @ 7:30pm - BG & The Mojo Hands (Blues, Swing and Rockabilly)
August 6 @ 7:30pm - Jennifer Rose & The Mixx (Country Rock)

Friday Concerts in Washington, DC

National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Jazz in the Garden
7th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC

Every Friday through September 10 from 5-8:30pm

Outside alcoholic beverages, large coolers and tables prohibited; food and alcohol for sale

July 2 - Bio Ritmo (hot salsa)
July 9 - James King Ensemble (jazz bassist)
July 16 - Incendio (Latino jazz from Los Angeles)
July 23 - Young Lions (fusion rock/jazz)
July 30 - John Jensen (jazz trombonist)
August 6 - Bjorn Solli (Norwegian jazz guitarist)
August 13 - Carsten Boe Trio (Django jazz from Oslo, Norway)
August 20 - Pete BarenBregge (ensemble avante-garde)
August 27 - Miles Stiebel (smooth jazz violinist)
September 3 - Miles Stiebel (smooth jazz violinist)
September 10 - Bruce Swaim (jazz saxophone)

Friday Concerts in Arlington, VA

The United States Air Force Band Summer Concert Series
Air Force Memorial, Arlington, VA

Plenty of free, on-site parking or take Metro to Pentagon City or Arlington Cemetery

Every Friday at 8pm through August 31.

The United States Army Band
West Steps of the U.S. Capitol

Every Friday through August 13 at 8pm
Metro recommended: Union Station or Capitol South


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