CELEBRATING 17 YEARS OF SUMMER CONCERTS

ALL CONCERTS ARE FREE  |  DANCERS ARE WELCOME  |  FREE PARKING  |  RAIN OR SHINE

June 11 – August 20, 2026 | Thursdays, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

In the Bumper Car Pavilion
 

RSVP for FREE Summer Concerts!

RSVPs preferred, not required

Parking information & link to Park Map below.

Bench seating provided.

A limited number of folding chairs available first-come, first-serve. Please bring your own folding chair if you are able.

Beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks for sale in Bumper Car Pavilion courtesy of Praline.
Bringing your own alcohol is not permitted.

June 11  | DC’s Different Drummers *Celebrating Pride

Thursday, June 11 | 7:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion | DC’s Different Drummers *Celebrating Pride

DC's Different Drummers is DC's LGBTQ+ community music organization. The DCDD Jazz Band is a 25 piece big band that plays in a variety of styles.
 

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June 18  |   I Am Your Daddy Band * Celebrating Juneteenth*

Thursday, June 18 | 7:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion | I Am Your Daddy Band * Celebrating Juneteenth*

As the premier tribute to Kid Creole & The Coconuts, I Am Your Daddy Band delivers a sophisticated fusion of Jazz, Latin, and Soul that captivates every audience. Whether you're a longtime fan of the iconic "Kid Creole & The Coconuts" vibe or experiencing this unique "Tropical Funk" sound for the first time, this band offers an unforgettable show that transcends generations.

 

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June 25  |  U.S. Marine Band Free Country

Thursday, June 25 | 7:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion | U.S. Marine Band Free Country

Free Country is the U.S. Marine Band's popular music ensemble, performing country, rock, R&B, and pop selections from the 1960s through today. 

 

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July 2  |  interPLAY Orchestra

Thursday, July 2 | 7:30pm | Spanish Ballroom | interPLAY Orchestra

The interPLAY Orchestra is a 35-year old nonprofit music organization of adult musicians with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities; playing alongside amateur and professional musicians, and high school and university students known as “Bandaides”.  All perform together for the community in year-round concerts at the world-class Music Center at Strathmore. We feature a full orchestra, small ensembles, choral groups and soloists, working with percussion and other traditional instruments, and playing a variety of musical genres.

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July 9 | Natty Beaux

Thursday, July 9 | 7:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion | Natty Beaux

The Natty Beaux is a rockin’ and boppin’ combo featuring musicians from some of the Mid-Atlantic’s finest groups. Audiences can’t sit still when they hear ‘em play foot-tappin’ numbers from Louis Prima, Ray Charles, Louis Jordan, Gene Vincent, Bobby Darin, Elvis, Nat King Cole, Jerry Lee Lewis and other greats.
 

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July 16 | James Bazen Big Band

Thursday, July 16 | 7:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion | James Bazen Big Band

James Bazen Big Band is an 18-piece big band that plays a wide variety of energetic jazz and swing. In addition to originals, the orchestra plays innovative compositions from Stan Kenton, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Gordon Goodwin, Bob Mintzer, Buddy Rich and more.

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July 23 | King Soul

Thursday, July 23 | 7:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion | King Soul

Born of a mutual passion for the deep, down home sounds of an earlier time, eight-piece band King Soul is bringing the excitement of old school Southern Soul to a new audience. The allstar band includes members of the Slickee Boys, the Rhodes Tavern Troubadours, the Recliners, the Grandsons, the Hula Monsters, the Thangs and the J Street Jumpers. King Soul’s membership holds more than 30 Washington Area Music Association Wammies and Austin Music Awards to its credit.
 

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July 30 |  U.S. Marine Band Latin Jazz Ensemble

Thursday, July 30 | 7:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion | U.S. Marine Band Latin Jazz Ensemble

The U.S. Marine Band's Latin Jazz Ensemble performs a mix of classic and contemporary Latin jazz hits that will keep hands clapping, feet tapping, and the dance floor busy!

 

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August 6  | Arty Hill & The Long Gone Daddys

Thursday, August 6 | 7:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion | Arty Hill & The Long Gone Daddys

From Baltimore to Central Texas, Arty Hill packs the bars and dance floors with his unique brand of modern Honky Tonk. He sings with an "'everyman' quality…reminiscent of Johnny Cash." (Vintage Guitar magazine). His songs marry wry storytelling with the soul of classic country.

 

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August 13 | U.S. Marine Big Band

Thursday, August 13 | 7:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion | U.S. Marine Big Band

 

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August 20 | Patrick Albán & His Buena Vista Social

Thursday, August 20 | 7:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion | Patrick Albán & His Buena Vista Social

 

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Thank you to our Summer Concert Series sponsor, Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rotary Foundation.

FREE parking in our main parking lot at 5801 Oxford Road. Find more information and a link to our Park Map here. 
 

Watch recordings of 2021 Summer Concerts Series >>

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